The allure of New Orleans is simple. Despite a lush and fascinating history, the “˜Crescent City’ seduces visitors with a can’t miss mix of decadence that includes good ol’ Southern and Cajun cuisines, 24 hour bars and clubs, and seedy strip clubs and live sex shows on Bourbon (apologies but we couldn’t bring ourselves to <... >
The puddle-jumper brought me from SFO to the airport in Redding, CA – the closest one a traveler can get by civilized transport to Mt. Shasta “¦if you call a propeller-driven antique Brazilian airplane that took off to the sound of breaking glass somewhere in the fuselage civilized. I didn’t care – I wasn’t going <... >
As with my obsession of stretch denim, my love of trips to Vegas seemed to be a passing phase. After countless college road trips and bachelorette weekends, the city eventually became to me a dreaded business convention destination. And to my surprise, while attending yet another convention recently, this Vegas-jaded girl found rekindled love at <... >
Shanghai: A city teetering on the edge of modern,
while still holding onto tradition
By Josie Lattini
Many of us consider China to be the big bad wolf, poised to surpass the U.S. economy and become the world’s ruling nation in the years to come. But a visit to the country will leave you surprised at the fact that the Chinese still consider themselves a poor nation. “I couldn’t believe that there <... >
It’s hard to imagine a place in the universe so densely populated with entertainment as the fabulous six-mile stretch of real estate on the Las Vegas strip. Entire cities are recreated and housed in Castle-like hotels and casinos. Here Paris, France and New York City can be found across the street from one another, only <... >
Just last month, one of Jamaica’s premiere resorts ““ Half Moon ““ cut the ribbon on their 68,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor spa entitled Fern Tree. In addition, the property also added on six beachfront spa suites. The suites have built-in features to complete in-room treatments as well as yoga sessions. The suites are adjacent to the spa. <... >
Though we don’t lack for much in Los Angeles, trying to get out of the vicinity can have its road bumps ““ so to speak. Planning a quick road trip out of LA can sometimes seem like a better idea in theory. A spur of the moment jump-in-the-car more often than not turns into hours <... >
If you travel to New York as often as I do, there are two words you find an appreciation for: Elbow room. Streets, subways, elevators”¦crowded, crowded and crowded. For a west coast girl such as myself, we like our space. Call us territorial or even unfriendly, but we come from a spread out town and <... >
If you’re filming your next ‘project’ in Vancouver this fall, or looking to spy on those that are, you’ll want to stay at the new, hip place no doubt. The Kor Group–of Viceroy, Maison 140 and Chamberlain fame–is expanding its collection of unique, boutique hotels. And with it, a style founded by Kelly Wearstler, a <... >
When You Need a Break with Personality in San Francisco
Hotel Diva Knows Just Your Style
By Kelly Hushin
It’s not for the modern-day hotelier to please the modern-day diva, but Personality Hotels may have found a way. The San Francisco-based boutique hotel company, established about 25 years ago, is well on its way to diva-status stardom with their seven boutique hotels and the creation of their “Diva Lounges.” The new concept has spread <... >
