Archive for December, 2008

Dream Hotel, Manhattan, USA - 2081

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

When you go to New York City you want to go to New York City. Am I right? I’m right.
You want to be right in the pulsing heart of the city that never sleeps, right where they have the most incredible deals on Louis Vuitton handbags and Rolex watches right on the street. You don’t [...]

Conrad Bali Resort, Bali, Indonesia - 2060

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

If there is a hotel on Earth I would return to in a heartbeat, it would have to be the Conrad in Bali. For sheer opulence and style and the most relaxing tropical atmosphere I’ve experienced, there is none better.
The view from the lobby was breath-taking; a panoramic view over the resort’s pool and private [...]

Tivoli Palácio de Seteais, Sintra, Portugal - 2056

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

The very thought of a vacation in a former palace conjures up images of old world decadence and royal treatment, which I never dreamt of experiencing in this lifetime. The staff at the Hotel Tivoli Palácio de Seteais really did live up to these expectations and treated us like a King and his Queen.
Guests are [...]

Hotel Caruso, Ravello, Italy - 2046

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

If Heaven on earth exists, chances are it very well could be in Ravello, Italy. The Hotel Caruso, with it’s most breathtaking views, is nestled in this quintessential Italian village, perched on a cliff top 100 feet above the water, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
And what a view it is! Every window in our room, with [...]

Prestonfield, Edinburgh, Scotland - 2044

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

A short time ago I was lucky enough to visit a friend in Scotland for his wedding. Ashamedly, I knew very little about Scotland before my visit. In fact, short of watching Braveheart several times over, I had next to no idea what this place was about. It was the lavish nature of the Prestonfield [...]

Chateau Bonne Entente, Quebec City, Canada - 2038

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

After a day of sightseeing the cobblestone streets of Old Quebec, it’s good to know you’ll be spending the evening couched in luxury. The historic Chateau Bonne Entente ratchets up the swank factor with its Urbania suites, designed for the sophisticated traveler. These ultra-swish rooms feature dream worthy Italian Mascioni sheets and always perfect espresso [...]

10 Winning Moves - 1843

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Take her to do something she enjoys but you absolutely detest. It might be a night at the opera, tickets to a foreign film festival, or anything connected with the word Broadway.