Travels
May 2023 sponsored by: Amercian Express
InterContinental
Hong Kong
By: Barbara Barton Sloane
Feng shui literally translates to “wind and water.” According to traditional Chinese beliefs, this delicate balance of nature appeases the spirits and insures good fortune. Prior to completion of the InterC ....
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Grand Cafés
Vienna, Austria
By: John M. Edwards
The obviously unemployable flaneur with umlaut eyes landed at my marble-topped table without a proper invite, brusquely pushing aside a Thonet wooden chair.
Brandishing a copy of Der Spiegel on a wooden rolling pin in ....
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April 2023 sponsored by: Jet Blue
Orlando Hotels
Peabody & Waldorf Astoria
By: Charles Greenfield
In the past decade Orlando has strived to vary its appeal from inexpensive, mass tourism to more luxury brands. In fact, I recently upgraded my Forida’s Turnpike 3.5 hour drive from Miami with RedCoach, a fleet ....
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St. Barts
A Jetsetter's Dream
By: Bruce Northam
The Tropicana ring around the earth provides ample palmculture (palm-tree culture) alternatives for backpack nomads, divers, package tourists, and everything inbetween. When vacationers and celebrities seek the ultimate tropica ....
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Mundaka Restaurant
Carmel, CA
By: Chuck Taylor
Carmel is an eclectic little village that encompasses about a square mile. It is known for it’s artistic community, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and interesting people.
A LITTLE COLOR
Gabe Georis greeted us ....
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Resort at Longboat Key
Longboat Key, FL
By: Elizabeth Kochor
The resort is situated on barrier island peninsula that has an inlet to Sarasota Bay. On a good day you’ll enjoy gazing at the beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The property is laid out on 410 manicured acres, whic ....
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March 2023 sponsored by: michaelslimo.com
Boca Raton Resort & Club
A Waldorf Astoria Resort
By: Chuck Taylor
We’re back at the Boca Raton Resort & Club to see what’s new and celebrate their 90th birthday. Since the last time we visited the property its undergone some substantial changes. This includes a dramatic 120M m ....
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February 2023 sponsored by: michaelslimo.com
Brunch in the City
Leisurely Los Angeles
By: Alexis Steinman
Los Angeles has a reputation for being a playground for celebrities, a haven of spiritual living, and a relaxed counterpart to the bustling East Coast. Indeed, the life of leisure is embraced here, so why not spend ....
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