Destination: Brazil
Lust For Life discover a wild and beautiful country Brazil has famous beaches but you can also paddle through the Amazon, hike and bike in Chapada Diamantina National Park, and take a dip in aqua-blue lagoons cradled by the dunes in Lençóis National Park. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: No longer needed for entry, thank goodness. US Department of State … Read More
Destination: Argentina
Drama Aplenty… Argentina’s varied landscape is a roller-coaster ride Fall in love all over again beside Iguazu Falls, a crashing confluence of cascades tumbling over a plateau bordering Argentina and Brazil. Feel your hearts pound in unison while rock climbing in Patagonia’s Los Glaciares National Park or hiking Tierra del Fuego’s Glaciar Martial. Drink a toast to a fine romance … Read More
Destination: Los Angeles – the West Side
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 Hills South Beverly Hills A charming hotel in the southern … Read More
Crystal Symphony • 2021 10-Night Luxury Caribbean Escape
Sun-Kissed Isles & Boutique Beaches Crystal Symphony will make Antigua home sailing the Lesser Antillies until the end of the year. The World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line invites you to return to sea this August through December with a series of 10-night Luxury Caribbean Escapes including holiday voyages. Cruising from Antigua roundtrip, Crystal Symphony will explore the chic harbors … Read More
Crystal Serenity • 7-Night Luxury Bahamas Escape
Crystal restarts cruising with this intriguing 7-day roundtrip tour of The Bahamas. Almost like a proper yachting experience. Slow Cruising at its best. 30 different departure dates to choose from. Crystal Cruises is excited to return to the sea this summer with a series of more than 30 new, 7-night Luxury Bahamas Escapes aboard our award-winning flagship, Crystal Serenity. The … Read More
Destination: Rome
Romantic Ruins Visit the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and the manicured Villa Borghese park overlooking the city. Admire Michelangelo’s work at the Sistine Chapel and the spectacular St. Peter’s Basilica. You’ll never tire of this lively, chaotic, beautiful city. Chapter Roma Rome’s historic Regola neighborhood Rome has glamorous hotels, opulent hotels, luxurious hotels. But it doesn’t have many hotels … Read More
TWA Hotel at JFK
This is one hotel opening we are REALLY excited about. Finally opened to mixed reviews… the AV Geeks seems to love it, but as a hotel, it is going a through service growing pains. It appears to be missing a direct shuttle to all the terminals and relies on that airport train instead. I did have the pleasure of flying … Read More
Destination: Helsinki
Finnair makes it very easy and a pleasure to get to Finland For some reason, many prefer winter in Helsinki, which is much milder than one would expect. This would make it a good year-round experience, pending on your love of cold nordic climate. Part of the EU & Schengen, so once in Europe it is a simple to enter … Read More
Ethiopian Airlines
It was a sad day for me when Ethopian Airlines ended their flights out of LAX. It was a great gateway to Ireland and Africa. Currently the best carrier operating out of Africa at this time. More information: Official Ethiopian Airlines website Have something you want to share? Leave a comment below, or Contact Me. Wish to make a booking, … Read More
Destination: Wyoming
Away From It All Snowy Summits And Crystal-Clear Streams Escape the hustle of urban life and roam free in wild Wyoming. Rugged, snowy peaks lead to expansive prairies, where antelope and bison wander the wide open spaces. Head to Jackson Hole to try out the slopes at one of the world’s best ski spots. One thing of note, there are … Read More
LGA New York LaGuardia Airport
In general, it is best to just avoid LaGuardia Airport. It is currently going thorugh some much needed renovations, but until that is completed in 2020. That said, it is probably the easiest Airport to get to Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs, though it has limited flight destinations. Sadly, JFK or EWR may be a better choice of airport. Taxi, … Read More
Destination: New Orleans
Maison de la Luz Warehouse Arts District One of the newest New Orleans hotels, and currently one of my favorites. Los Angeles design firm Studio Shamshiri and Ace Hotel’s in-house creative team have designed this hotel in New Orleans as if it were the home of a worldy woman who has filled it with decorative souvenirs. Maison de la Luz … Read More