It’s Wednesday night at Alfama Restaurant, and the place is packed””but there is no hum of conversation, no laughter, no cell phones ringing, nothing but silence. Except for, that is, the resonating voice that booms through the dining room and gives me goosebumps. Wednesday nights at Alfama belong to fado, and more specifically, to Cora <... >
You’ve always said you worshipped Coco Chanel, and now you can pay homage to the design and fragrance maven at her Saumur birthplace in the Loire Valley region of France. Though her childhood was dismal (she was raised in an orphanage after her mother died and she was abandoned by her father), Saumur offers brighter <... >
We all know New York is the city that never sleeps””but that shouldn’t mean that you don’t. We are a city of honking cabs, blaring sirens, roaring traffic and other nighttime noise. Whatever is disturbing your sleep, consider a respite at 70 park avenue hotel. In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week, the swanky boutique <... >
Don’t have anyone that lights up your life right now? Then seriously consider a quick getaway to the City of Lights. Flirt with Paris. It’s waiting to flirt back at you! Take a couple of those saved up vacation days and book a long weekend in Paris. It’s only seven hours away and fares are <... >
Ever wonder how you can enterprise on all your travel adventures? Enter Iman, one of the world’s most celebrated supermodels. She made history on HSN and HSN.com when she debuted “Global Chic,” her stylish new collection of fashion accessories on Dec. 15th. “Global Chic” includes a selection of jewelry, bags, and fashion accessories inspired by <... >
Stella McCartney has partnered with LeSportsac, to design a series of limited edition lifestyle collections. The first limited collection for spring/summer 2008 incorporates a variety of handbags and luggage that are practical, yet desirable accessories that can be used across all aspects of life, whether work, travel or shopping. The collection consists of 17 pieces. <... >
Every other month or so, I find myself in Saratoga Springs in upstate New York, a mere three hours from the city. This quaint little town filled with beautiful Victorian homes is a stone’s throw from my parent’s home. It’s also home to Skidmore College and more importantly, the Saratoga Race Course. During racing season <... >
When I was a child, my family would pack up each December and drive down to The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel to celebrate Christmas time. A nice tradition for a Jewish family. What stands out most in my memory is the grandeur of the holiday decorations up the driveway, spilling into the main entrance; the huge <... >
As a frequent traveler, I can attest to the fact that, as Forrest says, you really never know what you’re gonna get when you enter a hotel room. But now, you can create a home away from home in your hotel room, thanks to the Archipelago Travel Diffuser. Archipelago, creators of natural bath and body <... >
As years have passed, weary travelers have unfortunately seen their airport nightmares turn into reality more often than not. And the baggage claim area is certainly no exception to the rule. USA Today has reported that U.S. airlines lost an average of 10,000 bags per day in 2005. This makes distinguishing your bags more important <... >
