Tje Quaint Spa Village of Montecatini During the Belle Époque age Enrico Caruso soaked and sang here; Giuseppe Verdi came here for 19 years beginning in 1882; Teatro Verdi in the town square is named after him, and … Continue reading →
England Walks, Strolls, and Saunders. England means walking. Memories of country tramps and urban saunters. London, Oxford, and a hundred towns encrusted with time and beauty never lose their appeal to a wanderer on foot. Likewise the rural … Continue reading →
Antigua, Spanish for Ancient. A Hobi Cat ready for action at Jolly Beach, Antigua. When I say blue water, what shade of blue do you think of? Chances are, you may think of blueberries, the sky, … Continue reading →
Sayan Village, Ubud, Bali Ben and the Monitor Lizard. Snakes, iguanas, komodo dragons and turtles became the Balinese welcoming committee for us on our way to Ubud, Bali. Ben, my traveling companion, heard about a reptile park … Continue reading →
Celebrate at the Beach. L’Auberge Del Mar, in Southern California, far surpasses a trip to the South of France. It’s a romantic getaway weekend without jet lag or airport security lines. This French inspired inn redefines the charm … Continue reading →
The Hotel is named after the ancient Sukhothai Kingdom. The Sukhothai fleet of 18 Mercedes limos roll day and night. A five-star hotel aiming to attract today’s savvy business traveler has this mantra: service, service, better service. For the … Continue reading →
Maui — Outrigger Kapalua Villas, A Slice of Hawaiian Heaven. “I feel like I get five years of my life back every time I go to Maui”, my friend Darin said when I mentioned to him that a Maui vacation … Continue reading →
The Sign Says: You Came to St. Barts to Relax . . . So Relax with Wimco.com Views of St. Barts from pool at Villa Jardin. As I swam, the rainbow that’s ubiquitous on St. Barts quickened … Continue reading →
Luxury all-inclusives in the Caribbean. Visited mostly by droves of love-struck honeymooners and cruise ship passengers, the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia is the most developed in the region. Luxurious beachfront all-inclusive resorts are the main draw … Continue reading →
Verano Mean Summer in Spanish. “Verano”, the Spanish word for “summer”, aptly describes this secluded hideaway, for here it’s summer year-round. Saltillos, cobblestone and lush foliage. This is a fully-staffed private estate in Conchas Chinas, … Continue reading →
Zululand Midlands Meander With Spa. On the 80 Kms KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Meander road trip from the Pietermaritzburg Airport my InStyle Tours driver, Carl, spots on a rolling hillock a grazing herd of Blesbok, or White Buck, so named … Continue reading →
Red Carnation Hotel at The Beach. Oysters are served at the Oyster Bar. Oysters are a health food and with modern refrigeration they can be eaten year around. But for truly fresh oysters check yourself into the … Continue reading →
Ride and Rest in Style. The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort in Solvang, California is a rare place in our world where you can enjoy a vacation adventure exploring the coastal hills of central California in the luxury … Continue reading →
Located In The Heart of LA’s Premier Harbor. I have my standards. I have become a hotel connoisseur and will accept nothing but the best. Despite what others might recommend, I prefer to sample the lobby of a … Continue reading →
An Oceanside Relais & Chateaux in Del Mar. They say if you have a heart filled with LOVE, no one can resist you. That’s why the Rancho Valencia Hotel in Rancho Santa Fe, California is irresistible. This magnificent … Continue reading →
Bliss On The Beach. The American mythologist and philosopher, Joseph Campbell, is famous for his teaching to “follow your bliss.” Many have spent their entire lives trying to find this experience. The truth is it’s as simple as … Continue reading →
Between San Francisco and LA. I’m sitting here in a robe, which really is a glorified towel, typing away on a feature about what I can sincerely say is the nicest resort I’ve stayed at to date … Continue reading →
A New “Old” Legend ! A friendly valet took my car. Two kind bellmen eagerly helped with my bags. I began to feel like a Hollywood starlet. And why not? This was La Costa, the place where the rich and famous … Continue reading →
Mauna Lani Hotel and Bungalows. Visiting the Big Island of Hawaii is a once-in-lifetime experience for many people. Whether you are visiting for your only time or you are a Big Island regular, treat yourself to the Mauna … Continue reading →
Don’t Confuse England’s Avons. To travel the “heart” of England — its geographical and spiritual core — I opt to visit three cities and their environs. First Oxford, fabled center of learning in the Thames River Valley, with … Continue reading →
