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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Edinburgh Nabs Then While They’re Still Young!
Youth Food Week 2008 — The Balmoral’s number one restaurant — the first in Edinburgh to receive a Michelin star — has teamed up with The Kitchin and Restaurant Martin Wishart to create Youth Food Week—Michelin dining geared for the young people of Edinburgh. (I wish this great concept would come to the States!) Taking…
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Inspiration: Scottsdale, USA: Coming to Terms with Skin Cancer at The Four Seasons
by Michelle McDermott When I made initial plans to stay at the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale, I never for a moment would have thought that the surrounding Sonoran Desert and the craggy precipices of Pinnacle Peak would envelop me in a warm blanket of restoration and rejuvenation. Let me elaborate. Earlier that day, I…
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Style: The Gorgeous Guide to Europe in Five Days
by Michelle McDermott Shopping and checking in to Boutique Hotels are two of my favorite things. So much so, that I even have my own website dedicated to these pursuits! [www.ohsoboutique.com] With one week’s vacation time and a clutch of travel tickets, here’s how you can visit three European cities, stay in the best boutique…
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Culture: Stirling, Scotland: A View into History
by Lucy Keir Though not as well-known other Scottish cities, Stirling — located where the Highlands and Lowlands meet — is a city of historical depth and stunning landscapes. The ancient capital of Scotland, Stirling was home to the seat of Kings and Parliament and is the site where many of the battles of Scotland’s…
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London Calling
Darling, nothing could be finer than touring the United Kingdon during summer. So, the Draycott Hotel in the London, England, is teaming up with the Howard Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, to offer a package that celebrates the best that the United Kingdom has to offer. The four night package, which is valid from August 1st…
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Finding Facts in False Reviews
I have just read my book review in the Chicago Tribune. I have to remember that this is someone’s opinion, and they have a right to whatever they want to say – as long as what is said is true. What June Sawyers says is her opinion, until the part where she rips my book…
