The Point

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

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

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

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...
Telluride

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...

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...