Beautiful Bali Hotels Part II for Families, Couples & Teens
These three beautiful Bali hotels have something special to offer families, teens and couples looking to create romantic memories.
Beautiful Bali Hotels – Part 1
Alaya Resort Ubud A warm tropical rain shower was pouring down as we drove under the porte-cochère of the Alaya Resort Ubud. The lobby is open to the elements on three sides but sheltered by a deep thatched roof and … Continued
Why You Should be Carving a Turnip Not a Pumpkin: Discover the Irish origins of Hallowe’en at the Puca Festival
Visit the Puca Festival in the tiny towns of Athboy and Trim in Ireland where locals gather to celebrate Samhain to the music of fiddles, drums and ancient horns. On a chilly night under the thin sliver of a waning … Continued
Calgary Stampede: Best Hotel Hideouts
As a local and a luxury hotel reviewer let me point you in the right direction. These three Calgary Stampede hotel hideouts are exceptional.
From Dublin to Newgrange (Brú na Bóinne) by Rail, Bus, and Car: 5,200 years in a Day
Older than the pyramids and steeped in mystery, Brú na Bóinne is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest prehistoric megalithic site in Europe. It’s made up of three monuments, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth in County Meath. Its an … Continued
Visit the Dark Hedges from Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones fans or not, you’ll want to add the Dark Hedges to your list of sites to visit in Ireland. Here’s how to get there, what you’ll find, and tips on how to get the best photographs. When … Continued
Three Great Chicago Hotels: 5 Star to Budget Friendly
Chicago is famous for its architecture, music, and rich history. There’s luxury shopping on the Magnificent Mile, trendy independent boutiques in over 75 neighborhoods, and don’t get me started on the dining options. You can read about them in a … Continued
No Guidebook? No Problem! See Chicago with local tips on Reddit
There are so many online sources for trip planning these days that guidebooks are quickly becoming a thing of the past. For our recent trip to Chicago I did a deep dive into Reddit and found that people were ready … Continued
Art-centric Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
Frank Lloyd Wright’s presence looms large over Scottsdale. From his hilltop studio at Taliesin West he spread the gospel of his long, lean Prairie Style across America. Arriving at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows you can see his influence at … Continued
Making Memories in New Orleans
New Orleans has always had a special place in my heart ever since we first ventured down to Louisiana for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival ten years ago. In the next few years I made several solo visits … Continued