May 10th, 2013 § 0
There’s nothing like stealing away to that tropical island hideaway only to have email bleeps, blaring tablets, and annoyingly loud cell-phone talkers drowning out the serene sounds of the ocean.
In my latest article for CNN, I uncover the 10 best unwired oases offering the perfect mix of modern comforts and low-fi distractions.
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April 26th, 2013 Comments Off
When the humidity is off the charts and temps are sky-high, there’s nothing like taking a quick dip to cool off. But throw in jaw-dropping views, insane settings, and ingenious design – and the pool is more than just a water-filled hole. It’s the ultimate place to chill.
From sharks to hot springs, mountain vistas, and water elevators – I take the plunge into America’s most amazing hotel pools.
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April 11th, 2013 Comments Off
Every vacation you swear off technology. You’re not going to check your email or look that evil, nasty thing you call a laptop. You bring your iPhone “for emergencies only,” lock it in the room safe, and pinky promise you’re not going to touch it…yeah, right.
In my latest article for CNN, I finally embrace my inner tech-addict and plug into America’s most gadget-ified hotels.
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January 21st, 2013 Comments Off
In the February 2013 issue of Conde Nast Traveler, I write about the world’s first free-standing building dedicated entirely to jazz, San Francisco’s just-opened SFJAZZ Center. It was an honor and a thrill to interview architect Mark Cavagnero, artistic director Randall Kline, and tour the amazing new space.
CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE BELOW or Read it on CONDE NAST TRAVELER’S SITE.
December 14th, 2012 Comments Off
What’s more satisfying than a hotel with a luxurious four-poster bed, marble bath, wood-burning fireplace, and Blue Ridge Mountains views? How about a dinner courtesy of James Beard Award–winning chef Patrick O’Connell—and waiting right downstairs.
Guests of Virginia’s Inn at Little Washington don’t have to travel far for a world-class meal. Chef O’Connell’s creative dishes, such as carpaccio of baby lamb with Caesar salad ice cream and pappardelle with chanterelle mushrooms, apricots, and country ham, secured Little Washington the No. 1 ranking among America’s best hotels for foodies, as chosen by T+L readers in the World’s Best Hotels 2012 survey. It’s one of the winning hotels heating up the U.S. hotel culinary scene, from the best New England lobsters to the tastiest farm-to-table California fare.
Read my full article on TRAVEL + LEISURE.
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October 6th, 2012 Comments Off
You’ve splashed around all summer – but water, schmater. When you’re thirsting for drier digs, nothing beats a Fall getaway to Sedona, Arizona. Get ready for convertible-worthy temps, jaw-dropping scenery, and that inimitable new-agey vibe.
Read my full article on 7×7.com.
Image courtesy L'Auberge de Sedona
June 15th, 2012 Comments Off
Mixology 101, the ABCs of paragliding, DIY designing: Study up on the city’s best spots for picking up a new pastime.
Read my full article on DAILYCANDY.
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