According to the US Travel Association, domestic and international leisure travelers spend about $526 billion in the US each year! That’s a lot of money to spend on travel, and even though Americans – and many people worldwide – are…
I believe having grown up on the Monterey Peninsula, I’m a bit of an expert on the area and as such I’m also a bit picky about properties and dining in the area. One place that has stood the test…
As more people look to enjoy their life by traveling more, whether by working remotely or freelancing during their younger years or as a way to spend their golden years, there are many things that you need to think about…
The concept of grand hotels originated under American and European auspices. In many cases celebrities have immortalized certain hotels, and their names are inextricably linked. Cesar Ritz is certainly first among equals when it comes to famous hoteliers. Conrad Hilton,…
A Wickedly Successful New Year: Nine Strategies to Help You Stop Enduring and Start Creating a Life That REALLY Works Looking for something with more impact (and sticking power) than the usual doomed-to-fail resolutions? Vickie Milazzo wants you to make…
There is nothing like New Year in Scotland. Whether you are in a local pub, on the streets of Edinburgh or enjoying a party with friends and family Scotland seems to be in its element at Hogmanay. Scotland’s flagship Hogmanay…
Perhaps no better location exists for couples planning an escape to the San Francisco Bay area than the gorgeous Sofitel San Francisco Bay. A lovely property located in Redwood City where the former Marine World Africa USA once stood, the property…
Any college student knows that moving back and forth to school gets easier every time. While you went all out Freshman year and rented a U-Haul for the trip down to your dorm, by senior year, you’re an expert…
White feathers are an international symbol of peace. This year, Hôtel de la Paix (The Hotel of Peace), a five-star boutique hotel dedicated to community sustainability in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is dedicated to touching millions world-wide with an Eco-conscious Christmas tree composed of…
The powerful tiger is the largest of the cat species and, as such, makes for a truly impressive sight when seen in the wild. Considered to be one of the world’s most popular animals, tigers have held a prominent place…
If you happen to be a first-time visitor to Paris, be sure to get puzzled as to what you should see and where you should go! There are literally hundreds of places and spaces that you should see and take…
Thanks to the proliferation of outrageously popular TV food shows, Americans have grown to appreciate the aesthetics of a meal almost as much as its flavor. We’ve discovered our chefs are artists as well as cooks and bakers, and their…