Charleston and Savannah have quickly become a favorite place in the USA for us to visit, and many of us return again and again (short flight from NYC!). It’s easiest to fly into Charleston, and drive (or hop the train) to Savannah. Beautiful Beaufort sits between the two as well.

Whenever possible, I try to take in a show of some variety – music, theater, dance – in a famous venue in cities around the world. Let’s explore the (many) options.

Land of Lord of the Rings! If those sweeping movie shots of the landscape didn’t sell you on New Zealand…are you crazy?

As someone who has worked with hotels and hospitality brands extensively over the years, I have a few suggestions for you to get the most with these hotel hacks to maximize your guest experience.

Another sad loss for the world of food and culture with the passing of legendary L.A. Times food critic Jonathan Gold yesterday. Thank you for showcasing Los Angeles to the world, Mr Gold.

“Beauty” is such a relative term, and one we know goes well beyond narrow, superficial categorization.  So this list has more to do with some traditional self-care rituals and practices we have long seen pop up through media, exploring a wide range of multicultural interpretations.

France had quite a celebratory weekend between Bastille Day and their World Cup win, so here are some top picks for toasting with a delicious cocktails born in Paris. Santé!

We don’t spend enough time in nature, full stop. It’s good for our souls on every level, so why not plan for some more day trips or weekends to explore the great outdoors?

The stylish Nomad Hotels (part of Sydell Group) in Los Angeles and NYC are raising the bar on the design and social experience.

The Maritimes are Canada’s eastern provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are jewels on the waterfront and should not be missed.

For over 125 years, the greatest rodeo in North America has been the Calgary Stampede. This may surprise some, but the annual annual rodeo, exhibition and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta attracts over one million visitors per year.

If you follow this blog, or any of my social channels, then you know I am prone to road trips anywhere and everywhere. I find them to be the best way to connect with a country, to understand its many nuances, landscape and people. Given our current political upheaval in America, I have also found them to be a form of re-connection, and incredibly freeing. So here are some notes from the road trip.

It seemed the last few summers more and more of my fellow travelers have been flocking to beautiful Croatia, and it’s easy to see why.

My mother’s family has been in Colorado (& New Mexico) for many generations, and we would return to explore the state every summer. Continuing the tradition, I can’t believe the growth and changes in just a few years in Denver and Boulder, Colorado.

As one of the top destination in the united States, choosing a hotel in Los Angeles can be daunting given the sheer sprawl of the city. Here we break down the City and the options for you.

New Mexico is a truly magical state, but the most beautiful city and artist haven is Santa Fe.

Sedona, Arizona has long attracted visitors from around the world for its beautiful scenery and powerful vortexes that are said to be conducive to healing, meditation and self-exploration.

Happy Canada Day! Today marks Canada’s birthday and we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate such a beautiful and progressive country.

In need of some glamour on the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur)? Me too, let’s go…

Speaking from a hospitality perspective, something marvelous is happening in Brooklyn. A recent hotel boom has brought thoughtful, uniquely designed luxury hotels to Brooklyn for 2016/2017 where, let’s face it, everything is happening anyway. Let’s explore.