From the gorgeous beach retreats of Cabo to Arizona’s luxe desert havens and L.A.’s toniest hideaways, we scoured the West Coast for the most wow-worthy resorts to escape the winter chill. Here are three must-visit destinations to crank up the…
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ForbesLife: Three Ultra-Romantic Provence Hideaways for Fall
There’s romance—and then there’s Provence in the fall where autumn hues and golden sunrays paint sprawling vineyards, rolling fields, and ancient stone villages in a beauty beyond compare. And for a très magnifique escape to explore it all, head to…
ForbesLife: The Italian Riviera’s Garden Paradise: Villa della Pergola
Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre—fuggedaboutit. For an Italian hideaway that puts your seaside dreams to shame head to the under-the-radar Riviera town of Alassio, where cypress and palm tree-laden hillsides, dancing blue seas, and some of the best sandy…
ForbesLife: Inside Milan’s Most Luxurious Hotel Suites
Indoor swimming pools, personal gyms, mind-blowing vistas—Milan’s got some stunning hotel suites that take this fashion-land to fantastical fairytale. For over-the-top extravagance: Presidential Suite, Principe di Savoia Woody Allen, Lady Gaga, and Madonna are just a few of the choice…
ForbesLife: 4 Dreamy Escapes to Live Out Your Lake Zurich Fairytales
Stroll along Lake Zurich’s tree-lined promenade, past sun-drenched cafes, idyllic harbors, and Caribbean-hued swimming spots, and you can’t help but fall in love with this City of Water. Better yet, check into one of these dreamy Zurich escapes for the…
ForbesLife: Get the Royal Treatment at These 6 Vienna Hotels
Mix a glamorous high-society past with a design-driven present and you’ve got oh-my-god-I-never-want-to-leave-you Vienna. Where swanky cafes (with decadent tortes) and creatively-minded local boutiques (like newly-opened Veralie) mingle with grand gilded buildings, marble fountains, historic concert halls, and an unfathomable museum…
ForbesLife: 6 Romantic Escapes to Live Out Your Italian Dreams
Rolling hills of Tuscan vineyards; ancient arcades of Bologna; and picturesque cliff-side villages of Lake Como. No matter the setting, Northern Italy poses an idyllic scene. And these intimate escapes bring you even closer into the region’s spectacular beauty. 1. Relais…
Coastal Living Magazine: Dream Town, Bodega Bay
One of my absolute favorite NorCal escapes is the quaint, coastal town of Bodega Bay. So I was beyond excited to write about this pristine spot for Coastal Living Magazine. CHECK OUT MY ARTICLE BELOW! (click to enlarge)
7×7 SF: Red Rock Reboot in Sedona, AZ
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.
Travel + Leisure Article: Room Service Gets Creative
In the June 2012 issue of Travel+Leisure, I muse on a few of the most creative room service offerings from bento boxes at New York’s Hotel Americano to giant cheese wheels at St. Bart’s Hotel Le Toiny. Read the print…
Travel + Leisure Article: Most Over-the-Top Room Service
On a secluded African island, you’re finishing dinner in your private cottage when there’s a knock at the door. Villagers from the local church choir have arrived ready to perform a song and dance ritual just for you. That’s the…
Travel + Leisure Article: America’s Most Romantic Hotels
Imagine you and your better half cuddling fireside as the sun dips behind the distant mountains. The only sounds are from the wild; the only sights are canyons and the stark desert. No, you’re not in the Sahara. You’re at…
7×7 SF Article: Ziplining Adventures in Northern California
Bay Area urbanites are escaping to the forest to dangle from cable-thin ropes as they take death-defying, high-speed leaps into nothingness. And the scenery is pretty rockin’ too. From Wine Country to Gold Country, Tahoe to Santa Cruz, we’ve got…
California Home+Design: THE SCOOP – SF’S CIAO BELLA GELATERIA GETS A TASTY REDESIGN
Gelato enthusiasts be advised: Although the colorful new tiles in SF’s Ciao Bella shop are a dead-on match to their scoop-worthy flavors – the walls are not meant for licking. With a sweet new revamp, you’ll need all the willpower you can…