When you plan a trip to Las Vegas, one of the first things you’ll have to decide is which resort to stay at (or whether to opt for a cheaper hotel off the Strip). If it’s a special trip, we recommend aiming for the resorts. Sure, it’s more expensive, but really the whole point… [Read More]
Checking into the COMO Metropolitan London
It’s early morning when I arrive in London sleep deprived and jet lagged after a red-eye flight from New York. In all honesty, I am not the biggest fan of London town. Something about the city is oddly reminiscent of NYC. London is simply too corporate, too busy, too similar to NYC; a cleaner,… [Read More]
Checking into the Bambu Indah Hotel in Ubud
It’s afternoon in Bali and the sun has begun to rise high over the rice paddies surrounding Ubud. I’m checking into Bambu Indah-an eco lifestyle hotel that sits along the Ayung River. Bambu Indah—which is translates to “beautiful bamboo”—is unique because of the 11 Javanese bridal homes that make up its rooms. The wooden houses were… [Read More]
Checking into the Casa Colonial Hotel in the Dominican Republic
It’s the verdant foliage that first catches my eye as I walk up the white steps of the Casa Colonial Boutique Hotel in the Dominican Republic. Delicate orchids seem to drip from every corner of the property as though the staff ransacked a greenhouse. Red tiles and blindingly white verandas—a nod to the… [Read More]
Checking into the InnBuffalo off Elmwood
Blue pastels, rich reds and deep yellows liven the early American manors on Lafayette Avenue, lovely with ornate panel frames, colorful doors and Victorian wrap-around porches. In the midst of this upscale, historic neighborhood off Elmwood Village, my husband and I stumbled upon our night’s stay: InnBuffalo off Elmwood. An article in Harper’s… [Read More]
10 Reasons to Consider Booking a Group Trip
In the past few years I have experienced many types of travel. I’ve solo traveled in Argentina, have traveled as a couple throughout Europe, have been on press trips in the Caribbean and have group traveled in Morocco and Nicaragua. While each type of travel offers its benefits, it is group travel that… [Read More]
Checking into the Hotel Capo d’ Africa in Rome
By the time I arrived at the doors of the Hotel Capo d’ Africa in Rome, I was exhausted. After two flights-one from New York and one from Paris—the only thing keeping me from collapsing on the large bed was the sheer excitement of being back in the Eternal City. It was my… [Read More]
Checking into the Casa Santa Ana Hotel in Cartagena, Colombia
It’s early morning in Cartagena and my JetBlue flight from New York City already seems a distant memory as my cab zips along the narrow streets and cobble stone passageways of the city. I am headed to the Casa Santa Ana Hotel in the neighborhood of Getsemani, where socio-political graffiti and artwork is splashed… [Read More]
Checking into the Playa Manglares Hotel, Cartagena
The first thing that catches my eye as the van pulls up to Playa Manglares are the chickens; they are roaming around in families, even climbing trees (who knew that chickens could climb trees?). The next thing to catch my eye is Playa Manglares itself-an airy, 3-level home that is just steps away… [Read More]
