When our baby was 9 months old, we finally took the plunge and embarked on our first family trip, with domestic flights from Los Angeles to Chicago. We thought it was genius to include a stopover halfway to let our baby girl stretch her little legs and provide a fail-safe in case she wouldn’t stop […]
My Week at the Pullman Maldives
It’s a little warm and humid at 85 degrees on Maamutaa island, so I’m taking a dip outside my water villa at the Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort. The Indian Ocean is a balmy 80 degrees, just slightly cooler than the air, but refreshing instead of a jolt to my senses. Or, I could choose my […]
Timeless style: The Viceroy, Central Park Hotel
As soon as you enter the The Viceroy, New York on 57th street across from the radio city music hall, you are swept away to another time. An elegant design with strong lines set in black brick, steel frames and honey stained wood. The stylistic design of the dark, wood panelled walls makes you feel […]
Sweet Italian Sparkling Wine for Your Special Occasion
One sip and I am transported to the North-Eastern Italian hillside. Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. might be a bubbly dessert wine like Champagne, but it couldn’t be more different. For centuries, the Italians have been using the Glera Grape for sweet wine, and it is said to be almost, if not as old, as the French […]
A Quick Getaway To San Francisco
Being a true foodie at heart means I will go anywhere for good food whether it’s the trendiest small plates, wood fired pizza or a local italian homemade company. San Francisco, according to Michelin, is the place to go as the reigning culinary capital of the U.S. But traditional, award winning and up and coming […]
Galveston Island: A Weekend Getaway
I’ve always thought of myself as the southern hospitality type. Not necessarily a southern belle because I’m not always put together; I don’t wear makeup unless I’m leaving the house; I live in sweatpants and my house is not always company-ready. But what The South, or in this case, the great state of Texas, […]
