The Point, Upper Saranac Lake, New York
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 displays…
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 olive groves. Yes, they make their own olive…
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-of-a-kind charm that Hotel Alma embodies….
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 and resorts. The ones that make…
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. Play in the snow. Yes, the skiing is great and the slopes are never too crowded, but there…
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, rates for both airfare and accommodations are…
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 count. I was driving down to Hochhäderich…
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…
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 Hawaiian chocolate makers exporting to the mainland (including Madre Chocolate,…
My Favorite Travel Beauty Products
I logged nearly 200,000 miles of plane travel last year and all that flying wreaks havoc on my skin. First impressions are everything and I’m frequently stepping off a redeye and heading straight to meetings and interviews. Here four of my favorite…