Monthly Archives: December 2009
Come on, Impress Me…
How many meals have you eaten in your life where you remember every single divine thing that was brought to the table? The answer for me is not many. I could probably count on both hands the number of times … Continue reading
Filed under Cuisine as Cultural Experience, Restaurants
Lodge Appeal
I have a travel confession to make. I’ve never skied one day in my entire life. I’ve never tried it. I’ve never put the boots on, been on the bunny hill, took a lesson, NOTHING. But after spending 2 days … Continue reading
Filed under On Assignment
Let it Snow.. Let it Snow.. Let it Snow
What can be better in winter than waking up in the mountains and pulling back the curtains to reveal fluffy white snow gently piling up in the tree branches? The rest of my day in Megéve, France was a strong … Continue reading
Filed under Cuisine as Cultural Experience, On Assignment
Bring Me to the Mountains
Do you ever feel like the holiday season is so crazy, you don’t get a chance to sit down and enjoy the crisp days, warm fires, and company of friends and family? This year, the weekend before Christmas I decided … Continue reading
Filed under On Assignment, Uncategorized
Luxury For Less
A few clicks of a mouse can help you achieve luxury value for less. If you have a special destination or hotel in mind, they often reserve their best deals for special customers. Even if you’ve never stayed at the … Continue reading
Filed under Hotels, Restaurants
A Night in NYC for $20
Ok, dinner or the subway wasn’t included for the $20, but I did secure tickets to the Metropolitan Opera House for a twenty. Yes, they were in the family circle at the very top, but in fairness, we had a … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
A Walk Along the Hudson
Do you ever think there’s nothing left to explore near your hometown? Most likely, you’re wrong. Countless times I’ve crossed the George Washington Bridge into Manhattan, or taken the Lincoln or Holland tunnels. And yet, not until last week did … Continue reading
Filed under Right at Home
