The first luxury handbag I bought was a small Chanel purse. It was a birthday present to myself for paying off my debt and working hard. I will never forget the feeling of having the sales assistant handing me my new baby – a black and gold handbag that I knew I would cherish…
So pick up a few signed copies for your girlfriend! I wrote the book so you could use it on your own, but it is also perfect for planning a "Girlfriend Getaway." The first step is for all your BFFs to take the quiz in the first chapter to make sure you all want to…
Wow- I haven’t heard such buzz since Paris Hilton married Michael Jackson….just kidding!But really, the chatter has been virtually non-stop about the new San Francisco Yoshi’s.Will Yoshi’s Save Lower Fillmore? Is Yoshi’s the Rebirth of Cool in S.F.? Will tourists actually venture into the Western Addition to hear a little jazz,and while we’re on the…
I just saved over $400 on airline tickets to Cancun from SFO because I talked to a…… real, live PERSON! Yes, step aside expedia and Orbiz, and welcome to the world of 1-800-Your-Airline. Remember the olden days? Where you would call your airline and talk to a lovely airline respresentative and they would give you…
Artists Consider the Dali Lama. A must see showing from Dec 1st thru March 16, 2008 Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsWorks by more than 88 artists from more than 30 countries comprise a landmark exhibition. A truly diverse and delightful collection of intriguing executions with one man as the central subject, the life of…
When I read Mediterranean Kitchens succinct motto, I knew I’d hit pay-dirt. As an experienced food, wine and travel writer, this has always been my fave way to travel but it takes an enormous amount of time, energy and trade contacts. Therefore, I am thrilled to give my Good Housekeeping Gourmet Seal of Approval to…
The Caribbean Island of Dominica has earned Benchmark designation as a Green Globe Destination for the third year in a row from the prestigious eco-tourism organization, Green Globe 21. Dominica became the first country ever to receive this designation in October 2004. Green Globe 21 requires all of its 442 total participating operations and communities…