Culture: Single City Girl Seeks Smoky Single Malt
Gina Horan shares her experience at the Whiskies of the World Expo, highlighting women’s increasing appreciation for whisky in a traditionally male-dominated sphere.
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Free Shoes, Cocktails, and Networking – Oh My!
MBT giveaways, wine, appetizers, book signing, and mingling. What could be better? MBT’s premier U.S. retail concept shop at The Core by Footwear Etc., in downtown Palo Alto, is hosting a Tango Diva cocktail party and you’re invited! 5 pairs of MBTs will be given away that night – just bring your business cards and…
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Culture: St. Kitts, West Indies: Historic Discoveries on an Unpretentious Caribbean Island
by Shelley Seale The small island of St. Kitts in the West Indies may be one of the friendliest, least ostentatious spots in the Caribbean. It’s a small island – 23 miles long by 5 across and only 68 square miles – and its sister Nevis is even smaller at 36 square miles. With fewer…
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Hotel Review: Capella Singapore – Sentosa Island Oasis
Overview: Tranquility and luxury await the discerning traveler at the beautiful Capella Singapore located on Singapore’s famed Sentosa Island, a true tourism destination phenomenon that is best described as Asia’s vision of Universal Studios meets the Caribbean! The resort property is a mix of old and new architecture set on a 30 acre lush tropical campus overlooking the…
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ZUT! Restaurant Review: Berkeley, California
When my dear friend Shaun Saunders invited me to dinner in Berkeley, I was not looking forward to the drive across the Bay Bridge. But, since I had not seen him in months, I thought that catching up with him at a new restaurant he recommended would be a fun adventure. Plus, I knew Shaun’s…
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Losers Win Big: The Biggest Loser Resort–Fitness Ridge Malibu
The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge Malibu (they’ve got to do something about shortening the name, unless maybe you burn more calories saying it all?) can best be described as a compassionate, caring, kick-butt boot camp where crying is allowed—hell, it’s even encouraged. At our welcome orientation, given by Essara, the resort’s exuberant Life…
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Hotel Review: Lima, Peru: Miraflores Park Hotel
by Patti Mangan First time I stayed at the Miraflores Park Hotel was in 1999 in the roomy junior suite. At that time I was stunned by the bigger than life floral arrangements throughout the interior and the dedication to luxury. Since then the property was acquired by the prestigious Orient Express. The flower arrangements…
