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World-Class Elegance at Connecticut's Mayflower Inn
The Mayflower Inn in Connecticut is a luxurious five-star resort that offers guests a truly memorable and relaxing experience. Located in the quaint town of Washington, the inn is set on 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and is surrounded by the picturesque Litchfield Hills.
Upon arriving at the inn, guests are greeted with a warm welcome and are immediately struck by the grandeur of the property. The main building is a stunning Georgian mansion that was built in the 1920s and has been impeccably restored to its former glory. The inn also has a number of charming cottages and suites that are scattered throughout the property, offering guests a sense of privacy and seclusion. More >>>
Upon arriving at the inn, guests are greeted with a warm welcome and are immediately struck by the grandeur of the property. The main building is a stunning Georgian mansion that was built in the 1920s and has been impeccably restored to its former glory. The inn also has a number of charming cottages and suites that are scattered throughout the property, offering guests a sense of privacy and seclusion. More >>>
Relais & Chateaux Celebrates 60 Years with a Global Culinary Tour
In honor of the 60 years that Relais & Chateaux has successfully supplied travelers and food enthusiasts with excellence all around the world with their luxury resorts, hotels, and restaurants, there will be 27 celebration dinners hosted throughout the month of October to mark this momentous anniversary. I traveled to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for the highly anticipated collaboration of Eden Roc at Cap Cana's Executive Chef Hernan Griccini, and guest chef, the 2 Michelin-starred Grand Chef Michel Rostang, held at Eden Roc's main restaurant, Mediterraneo. More>>>
Family Time at Siesta Key’s Tropical Beach Resorts
While enduring this past winter in the Northeast, I often found myself dreaming of a tropical getaway—someplace where I could lay my head back in the warmth of the sun, dig my toes in the sand and let the sound of the waves wash my stress away. Six months later, my winter’s dream become a reality for my entire family.
After a short flight from New York, we arrived in Florida at our oasis in the sand on Siesta Key—Tropical Beach Resorts. Located on the south end of the one-and-a-half mile Crescent Beach, the resort is made up of lovely one-story buildings that have been completely renovated with comfort, luxury and convenience in mind. The impeccable tropical landscaping and warm, ocean breeze gently greeted us as we stepped from our car and into the front office. More>>>
After a short flight from New York, we arrived in Florida at our oasis in the sand on Siesta Key—Tropical Beach Resorts. Located on the south end of the one-and-a-half mile Crescent Beach, the resort is made up of lovely one-story buildings that have been completely renovated with comfort, luxury and convenience in mind. The impeccable tropical landscaping and warm, ocean breeze gently greeted us as we stepped from our car and into the front office. More>>>
My Apartment in Florence
We returned to Florence for our semi-annual visit as we have for the past 30 years. Like a second home, Florence has been a centerpiece of our lives. Among a plethora of incredible experiences through this period, my wife and I have seen the magnificent renaissance palaces, explored the many markets and extensively sampled the elegant Tuscan cuisine.
Accommodations have never been an issue; for many years we relied on More>>>
Accommodations have never been an issue; for many years we relied on More>>>
Delano Brings the Chic, Effortless Style of South Beach to the Energetic Las Vegas Strip
The highly anticipated luxury, all-suite Delano Las Vegas debuted today bringing a touch of South Beach to The Strip. This morning, executives and employees of MGM Resorts International and Morgans Hotel Group gathered to officially unveil Las Vegas’ newest hotel.
“Delano Las Vegas marks a new chapter in the Las Vegas hotel experience, ushering in elevated levels of personalized service, style and attention to detail,” said General Manager Matthew Chilton. “We’re challenging the quintessential over-the-top Vegas experience by introducing a new brand focused on understated luxury, appealing to in-the-know travelers.,” added Chilton. More>>>
“Delano Las Vegas marks a new chapter in the Las Vegas hotel experience, ushering in elevated levels of personalized service, style and attention to detail,” said General Manager Matthew Chilton. “We’re challenging the quintessential over-the-top Vegas experience by introducing a new brand focused on understated luxury, appealing to in-the-know travelers.,” added Chilton. More>>>
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St. Lucia's Celebrated Jade Mountain
What is it about gazing at the emerald green Pitons embraced by the magical hues of the Caribbean Sea that is so captivating? One simply cannot get enough of this view. It is better than a good book or a compelling movie—it’s enough to simply gaze, even for a Type A New Yorker. What helps of course is having only three walls and a private infinity pool in each bedroom that enables swimming to the edge of the room, as though you are swimming to the edge of a cliff. Never has there been such a room, with such a view. More>>>
Madison Beach Hotel
Since 1989, Canyon Ranch’s outpost in Lenox, Massachusetts has been charming its guests and providing a welcome respite for many a haggard city dweller and some simply seeking to re-charge their batteries. In an extremely comfortable and unhurried environment, I arrived for what would prove to be an extraordinarily relaxing couple of days, an educational experience and somewhat of a spiritual awakening.
Its serene setting amongst the Berkshires is only a couple of hours from New York City and draws a wide array of travelers with a desire to put a shine on their psyche. Whether your desire is to find some peace and simply rest, to educate yourself on a healthier diet, or to wile away hours in their luxurious spa, this is a place where virtually anyone can find a home away from home and inspiration around every corner. More>>>
Its serene setting amongst the Berkshires is only a couple of hours from New York City and draws a wide array of travelers with a desire to put a shine on their psyche. Whether your desire is to find some peace and simply rest, to educate yourself on a healthier diet, or to wile away hours in their luxurious spa, this is a place where virtually anyone can find a home away from home and inspiration around every corner. More>>>
Canyon Ranch - Nirvana in the Berkshires
Since 1989, Canyon Ranch’s outpost in Lenox, Massachusetts has been charming its guests and providing a welcome respite for many a haggard city dweller and some simply seeking to re-charge their batteries. In an extremely comfortable and unhurried environment, I arrived for what would prove to be an extraordinarily relaxing couple of days, an educational experience and somewhat of a spiritual awakening.
Its serene setting amongst the Berkshires is only a couple of hours from New More>>>
Its serene setting amongst the Berkshires is only a couple of hours from New More>>>
The Majesty of Southern Africa's Wilderness
Exploring the World's Finest Safari Camps
The high sand dunes on the northern tip of Namibia give an awe-inspiring view of Angola’s majestic Serra Cafema mountain range. This is one of those moments that you remember forever — one that creates an entire body smile that seems to last for weeks. It was here that my exploration of Southern Africa’s top safari camps began. More>>>
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Out of This World Stargazing and Culinary Experience
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut and visiting outer space? Or just love learning about space travel, the planets and stars? Now with the launch of the new heavenly Taste the Stars culinary and stargazing experience at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, guests can enjoy a unique fusion of astronomy and gastronomy featuring a five-course tasting menu and guided stargazing experience.
The Taste the Stars menu was developed by Executive Chef Mario Alcocer and his culinary team at Four Season Costa Rica in collaboration with Costa Rican-born astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz. Over the course of a 25-year career as a NASA astronaut Chang-Diaz flew a world record of seven space missions. His experiences in space taught him some of the challenges of eating and existing in space, including weightlessness, extreme temperatures and darkness. These factors and others were considered in developing the innovative new menu. More>>
The Taste the Stars menu was developed by Executive Chef Mario Alcocer and his culinary team at Four Season Costa Rica in collaboration with Costa Rican-born astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz. Over the course of a 25-year career as a NASA astronaut Chang-Diaz flew a world record of seven space missions. His experiences in space taught him some of the challenges of eating and existing in space, including weightlessness, extreme temperatures and darkness. These factors and others were considered in developing the innovative new menu. More>>
The Mystique of Mustique
There is just a sense that ‘all is okay’ from the moment your feet hit the ground on this rather unique and tiny Caribbean island. At only 1.5 miles wide by 3 miles long, it is a getaway for a privileged few—a sure sign that you have arrived. Situated off of the Venezuelan coast in the West Indies nation of St. Vincent and The Grenadines, and encompassing only 1,400 acres of surprisingly lush terrain, Mustique is a haven for the well-to-do. Maybe it’s the extremely unusual presence of the large vein of quartz that was recently discovered, but one thing is for sure—Mustique has a magical quality unlike any I have experienced.
With arguably the highest concentration of wealth on the planet, Mustique is a More>>>
With arguably the highest concentration of wealth on the planet, Mustique is a More>>>
Hawaii’s Kohala Coast - Trade Winds, Sandy Toes and the Pursuit of Opulence
Known by few, loved by many, Hawaii’s golden Kohala Coast is a pristine slice of paradise that rambles down a sparsely populated, gorgeous shoreline, enriched with powder-soft white sand. Amidst sparkling black lava fields, four ‘master resorts’ were plotted for development and a gorgeous playground for the ‘well to do’ has sprung like a phoenix rising from the flames. I decided to embark on a detailed exploration of this area after hearing that during the busy season, private More>>>
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The View from a Victorian Castle
Rock formations rise majestically from the waters of Lake Mohonk and the natural surroundings remain virtually untouched since the day Quaker twins Albert and Alfred Smiley came to visit in 1869. They envisioned a peaceful retreat for the soul—a place to enjoy the beauty of nature and to renew body, mind and spirit in a unique setting. Since that day, guests including Andrew Carnegie, Theodore Roosevelt, former First Lady Julia Grant and John D. Rockefeller have been making their way to Upstate New York and onto the 26,000 acres of state park lands, private preserves and the resort More>>>
Greenville Food and Wine Festival Gains in Status
Five years is only a short time for a Food and Wine Festival to be in existence, but the Greenville festival in South Carolina has reached a point where expansion s probably not that urgent or even wanted. Whilst many of the big food festivals such as Pebble Beach, South Beach, New Orleans and Scottsdale are now too big and impersonal, Euphoria in Greenville is staying small. With all the action taking place close to each other over three days in the charming downtown area, the Non Profit event known as Euphoria has raised over $200,000 for local charities, and has also More>>>
Warren County, NY - An Outdoor Wonderland for All Seasons
I want to talk about hospitality. I want to talk about history. I want to talk about great food, wine and hotels. I want to talk about the unspoiled, pristine quality of the Adirondack Mountains. I want to talk about all of these things -- so let’s talk about Warren County, New York. On a cold winter morning we set off from Manhattan for a three and a half hour journey to Warren County. Situated in the eastern portion of New York State and most well known for the illustrious Lake George, in 1813, Warren County was split off from Washington County, receiving its name in honor of General Joseph Warren, of the Revolutionary army. More>>>
The Magic of Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with the stunning Table Mountain dominating the scenery, and some of the most wonderful beaches you will see anywhere in the world. Since the collapse of Apartheid, the city has seen rapid growth in tourism, which is now the largest industry in South Africa . A drive from the airport does take you past the shanty towns which remain a blight on the overall rosy picture being painted, but as soon as you get to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront area and the Cape Grace Hotel, you are in a sophisticated and More>>>
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Keswick Hall
Keswick Hall in Charlottesville is a country club/resort/golf club that just happens to have a restaurant called Fossett’s that is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson’s (1734-1826) personal chef Edith Fossett (1787-1845) during his retirement years at Monticello. This African American women must have been really good, because her creations are still available at the classy restaurant, and her portrait adorns the dining room looming over the proceedings. She learned the art More>>>
