If there’s one thing I hate more than cleaning, it’s packing. But, even before I’ve made a list of necessary documents and clothes, I’ve packed my toilet kit. That should come as no surprise since I’m a product junkie, faithfully bringing you the dirt on the latest goods. But not everyone takes pride in stocking <... >
How many people have filed for bankruptcy, opened a new business, and gotten engaged nearly every five years? Very few. Trump has mastered the art of succeeding and failing in both business and personal ventures. His name is symbolic of the ruthless and cocky attitude that many New York and Los Angeles residents aspire to. <... >
In the air, on a bus, by the train. No matter how you get to your chosen destination, travel can take a toll on your tresses, and not having access to your usual arsenal of hair products while you’re away from home makes mane maintenance sometimes less than manageable. That’s when our latest hair discovery <... >
What can I say about the Ritz Hotel Group that hasn’t been said? After a brief slump, they seem to be back on track, providing excellent luxury rooms and prestige service. Nowhere has this been more evident to me than the Ritz-Carlton Boston Common. Located at 10 Avery Street just a couple of blocks from <... >
You hear the name Ritz-Carlton and you immediately think luxury; It’s the reputation the international hotel chain has earned for itself. Stay at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, and you’ll understand why that reputation exists. The space is absolutely gorgeous. Elegant European decor mixes with interesting, whimsical, and even somewhat ethnic touches. Rich woods and <... >
The first time I traveled to Dublin, Ireland, I was celebrating my 30th birthday and one of the places we visited for drinks during my first evening in town was the Morrison Hotel. I remember being impressed by the elegant surroundings and excited about the great vibe that came from the bustling bar scene we <... >
It seems impossible to me that when James Taylor penned his famous lyrics, In my mind I’m going to Carolina, he had any place but Asheville in mind. It’s just about the least shocking bit of trivia for me to learn that in 2005, the city, nicknamed Land of the Sky, was ranked ninth by <... >
The best reason to brave the road to Hana: The Honua Spa at the Hotel Hana-Maui
By Kimberly McDonald
Breathtaking. Tranquil. Pure and Unassuming. Welcome to the Honua Spa at the Hotel Hana-Maui hotel. Once you have managed to tear yourself away from the stunning views of the enchanting cliffs and the natural pools of Maui’s famed Hana Bay, the other delights of your time in Hana begins. With a staff that is both <... >
Perhaps one of the biggest perks about living in Singapore is that it’s only 45 minutes away from one of the most heavenly islands: Bintan, Indonesia. You just take the ferry across and you’re in another world–and another country, so make sure you get the right visa. (American citizens do NOT need a visa, just <... >
If you’re looking for a luxurious, gold fauceted, marble-dripping hotel with gym, umbrella-laden drinks and red-roped nightlife all around you, forget the Banyan Tree. This is a sacred sanctuary hidden from the pressures and pretensions of other resorts or sun soaked places. This is where Zen was born, where Nature revels and where the only <... >
August is the month of giving, and being nice to Mother Nature while you’re traveling is the least you can do, while enjoying her beautiful beaches and clear blue waters. That’s what you’ll be doing if you take a trip to Bounty Island Sanctuary Resort in Fiji (http://www.fiji-bounty.com). This is Fiji’s newest Eco Tourism Resort, <... >
Since 1982, the Believe In Tomorrow National Children’s Foundation, a non-profit organization, has been helping critically ill children and their families restore normalcy and joy to their lives with three programs: Children’s Hospital and Retreat Housing, Pain Management and Distraction Technology and Hands On Adventures. The foundation is looking for donations ranging from lip balms <... >
Truer words have never been spoken and they happen to be prime descriptors for New York City’s Le Parker Meridien Hotel. Soaring 42 stories above West 57th Street, two blocks from Central Park, half a block from Carnegie Hall and just a short cab ride from Times Square, the combination Gothic-Modern hotel is definitely in <... >
When Jose Luis Ezquerra designed the first (and still only) all-suite luxury resort on the island of Maui, he certainly chose the right name. Kea Lani…Heavenly White or White Heaven. With a backdrop of blues ranging from azure to turquoise, the stunning white caps of the Kea Lani stand out among the other more traditional <... >
Affinia Dumont Executive Fitness Suite Hotel: A Healthy Mix of Business and Pleasure
By Leslie Rice Hart
When I was a sales executive, I often had to do overnight trips. I longed for the cheerful hotel with a nice fitness center and a healthy restaurant. What I always seemed to get was a drab room with ancient, rickety, nautilus equipment and a rusty, creaky stationary bike that barely functioned. I would end <... >
If horseback riding with spectacular views of unfurling hills interests you, followed by a generous gourmet buffet, or scaling rocks in a cliff side labyrinth, relaxing in your own rowboat, or strolling through a garden maze, you’ll fall in love with America’s most elegant castle, the Mohonk Mountain House. Built in 1869 by twins Alfred <... >
There is something regal about the entrance to the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. I’m not sure if it is the polished marble floors or the hugewinding staircase. It could be the white-gloved valet or the ornate chandelier. No matter what that ‘it’ factor, you feel you’ve stepped into a real luxury hotel. The <... >
When you hear “Westminster” you probably think of the kennel club and its poncey dog show…you might even think of England, but unless you have visited the Warwick’s Hotel Westminster, you probably don’t think of Paris. One visit will change all of that. Located on Rue de la Paix, between Opera and Place Vendome, this <... >
One step inside the new InterContinental Hotel in Atlanta’s fashionable Buckhead (recently ranked as one of the top ten US communities) and you know you’re in five-star hands. I arrived late in the evening, after a delayed flight and the joys of rental car hell. But once in the capable hands of the staff of <... >
