VEA Restaurant and Lounge, Hong Kong
HONG KONG
Shima aji
Hong Kong's best example of contemporary fine dining is VEA, serving a seasonal eight-course tasting menu of Chinese-French fusion on the top floor of The Wellington with skyline view...
The Point, Upper Saranac Lake, New York
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The Point
I think I like lake people better than beach people. At least the people I meet at The Point in Lake Saranac. They are so relaxed and genuine. Nobody puts on airs and there are no louche displa...
Villa La Massa, Tuscany, Italy
Villa La Massa
Villa La Massa is a hopelessly romantic property, a sprawling country house in the Chianti hills. The resort spans 22 acres, full of cypress, lemon trees, multi-colored iris blooms and oli...
Hotel Alma, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hotel Alma, Minneapolis
There's nothing like Hotel Alma in Minneapolis. The city has so many new hotels opening in advance of hosting the Super Bowl next year, but nothing with the soul and one...
Timber Cove Resort, Sonoma Coast
Timber Cove Resort, Sonoma County
This new “Checking In” series of posts is dedicated to some of my most memorable experiences. First up is Timber Cove Resort. I spend 300 plus nights a year in hotels an...
Why You Should Visit Telluride This Winter
I just returned from Telluride and already miss it. Here's why you should book a flight to my favorite ski town ASAP.
Snowmobiling from Dunton Hot Springs to Telluride
Play in the snow.
Yes, the skiin...
Québec – Relais & Châteaux Route du Bonheur
Visit Québec in early November and you'll just catch the tail end of the vibrant yellow orange autumn leaves. The sunny but brisk weather signals that winter is coming soon. Because this is shoulder season, rat...
Vienna, Austria – First Impressions
I'll be spending the next five days in Vienna and cannot wait to explore the food, music, architecture, history and shopping in this beautiful city.
My first trip to Austria eight years ago doesn't really co...
Suite Life – London, New York, Vancouver
Upgraded to a suite? Sweet!
Most nights, I fall asleep in a hotel room and so I've gotten used to waking up and not being sure of where I am. It's not scary at all, but it sometimes takes a few minutes and a...
Hawaii Highlights – Oahu, Kauai & Big Island
I'm back from an epic 12-day trip to Hawaii, researching, reporting, exploring and eating my way through multiple islands, concluding with the Big Island Chocolate Festival. Although there are only a few Hawaii...