Love it, or Hate it… just avoid going to New York City between July to mid-September. JFK New York John F. Kennedy, LGA New York LaGuardia, EWR Newark pick your poison… all good reasons to fly private. Though LGA has improved a bit. New York City has no lack of … Read More
From the five-star ski lodges to the stunning backcountry, Colorado is all about that Rocky Mountain high. DUNTON HOT SPRINGS Dolores, Central Colorado One of my favorite Rocky Mountain Getaways… and their being a Relais & Chateaux, you know the food will be outstanding. Just across the mountain from Telluride, … Read More
The American Riviera Santa Barbara has been considered “The American Riviera” for over a century. A self-contained paradise surrounded by undeveloped coastline, the city’s signature red-tile roofs, white-washed buildings and lush gardens evoke the topography and architectural aesthetic of the European Riviera—with a distinctly Californian twist. Simultaneously sophisticated and bohemian, … Read More
Always a fun place for a few days to get away from LA in the winter. Palm Springs was hit hard after the last recession, but has come back 10 times better. It’s fun and really hard to get super serious in Palm Springs. But in the summer, lordy… you … Read More
The Golden State California offers the most diverse choices than any other state, even more than most countires. City breaks, coastal trips, desert escapes, epic road trips, and mountain adventures… you can easily mix and match a variety of experiences in one incredible itinerary. Santa Barbara Information Page Los Angeles … Read More
One of my favorite Big Island resorts is continuing with the Mauna Lani Journey $1000 Resort Credit promotion. $1000 Resort Credit (or more) And this is combinable with my usual Preferred Partner Amenities including $100 Resort Credit, Breakfast for 2 and an Upgrade (pending room availability). Contact me about getting … Read More
It’s All Bigger Y’All Get Ready For A Good Ol’ Time Home of football as a religion and barbecue as a food group, Texas has reason to boast everything being bigger in the largest American state. From live music and indie cafes in Austin to the Dallas Cowboys and the … Read More
The Salt Lake City (Utah) Department of Airports and Delta Air Lines forged ahead this week with the opening of a revamped Salt Lake City International (SLC) despite the COVID-19 pandemic, touting the first phase of a $4.1 billion project aimed at allowing the airport to comfortably handle 26 million … Read More
Beach Bliss – Come For Waikīkī Beach, Stay For Everything Else Oahu, the third-largest of Hawaii’s islands, is nonetheless home to 2/3rd of its population. The beaches are legendary: Waikīkī Beach is world-famous, but don’t miss places like Lanikai, Ala Moana, and Waimea Bay. The North Shore is here, as … Read More
For me, the Kona & Kohala Coast offers the best weather in Hawaii. Generally drier and sunnier than most of the other islands. Mauna Lani Kohala Coast I believe after a $160 million remodel, Auberge have taken the Muana Lani to a very good place. Yes, it is still a … Read More
I guess I have become a true LA “East-Sider”. The thought of having drive to the “West Side” and cross La Cienega is becoming more and more painful as the traffic continues to make a simple trip 45 minutes each way or more. But the good news for me is, … Read More
Essentially all things West of La Cienega Boulevard… though all of West Hollywood is included in this section as well. Regardless you still need a car or an Uber/Lyft to get around. Los Angeles public transport is not for everyone. Give it 10 or 15 years… maybe. Mr C Beverly … Read More
