Lady Penelope Cobham, Chairman of VisitEngland, On Her Favorite England Spots
Lady Penelope Cobham knows England inside and out, and tends to offer her recommendations with a quick smile and an invitation to afternoon tea. Her work has reflected a tireless dedication to...
View ArticleSeven Dream Hotel Jobs: Follow Your Passion to Create Your Own
There was a time in the hotel industry when it seemed like every property was hiring a "Director of Romance," a position that creates swoon-worthy moments, weddings and honeymoons. But hotels have...
View ArticleLifelong Learning: Two of New England's Best Hotel Cooking Schools
The most popular lifelong learning opportunity that people seek out is arguably the cooking class. For some, it comes from a desire to throw together an easy dinner, while for others, a wish to...
View ArticleArt Basel of Asia: Get Ready for Art HK 12, Hong Kong's International Art Fair
China is now home to over 1 million millionaires, according to China Luxury Network. For the actual and aspirational wealthy, China fuels an insatiable desire for luxury goods that continues to build...
View ArticleTravel Talk With Jill Zarin As She Launches New Businesses
Jill Zarin, former cast member on Bravo's "Real Housewives of New York City," is happy to have moved on and is returning to her business roots by creating her own lines in the fashion, home, and...
View ArticleWhat Secrets Does A Hotel Butler Keep? Finding Out At The Savoy in London
Sean Davoren, Head Butler at The Savoy in London “In a way, I think Downton Abbey has really brought back and highlighted our roles in the service industry,” says head butler Sean Davoren of the iconic...
View ArticleHealthy Travel: Searching for Wellness on the Road
If you've ever thought you need a vacation after a vacation, choosing to book with a company that focuses on wellness holidays might be for you. Most of us have been in the middle of a disorganized or...
View ArticleTop Ten Things You Can't Miss in England This Year (Beyond the Olympics)
Last year, the Royal Wedding put London in the spotlight, and the Summer Olympics will continue to showcase how the city is growing and trailblazing for the next decades. But in 2012, the whole of...
View ArticleInsider's Olympics: A Private Club and Apartment For Those In The Know
Found: a private club worlds away from official Olympics sponsors and advertising, masses of people, and yet adjacent to all the action. And if a member's only club sounds right for you, renting a...
View ArticleGail Simmons' Favorite Hotels from Tennessee to Vietnam
Photo by Melanie Dunea Did you know what you wanted to be when you were 22 and how to get there? Neither did Gail Simmons, now best known for being a judge on "Top Chef," hosting "Top Chef: Just...
View Article8 Luxury Travel Trends for Summer 2012
As we approach the busy summer travel season, one trend is holding strong, at least according to top luxury hotel brands: People are traveling more, often for longer periods of time, with extended...
View ArticleClassic Afternoon Tea & A Touch of Naughty: Brown's Hotel, London
Ducking into Brown's Hotel from an afternoon of window shopping in Mayfair, I could easily be transported to early 1900's London. I've browsed at London's oldest department store, nearby Fortnum &...
View ArticleChatting with Cat Cora About Wonderful Hotels & A Perfect Glass of Wine
So often our experience traveling revolves around a country's food and new, unexpected, foreign flavors. Iron Chef Cat Cora begins a new adventure as co-host of Bravo's "Around the World in 80...
View ArticleEnjoying George Clooney's Drinks at the Hotel Cipriani in Venice
Walter Bolzonella, Head Bartender at Hotel Cipriani To call the Hotel Cipriani a favorite of celebrities would be like calling the Pope Catholic. You can even go to bed with George Clooney at the Hotel...
View ArticleHero Captain Sully Sullenberger: "Travel Is An Important Perspective-Widening...
"Oh, I love him," said one friend. "I wish he was the pilot on all my flights," said another. When I was preparing to talk to Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot that successfully landed US...
View Article6 Thrilling Adventures for Facebook's New Millionaires
What's a newly minted millionaire with loads of cash to do? Most with extra spending cash have done the Europe and Hawaii thing, and returned home with an Eiffel Tower photo and stories about...
View ArticleOn The Hunt For America's Best Sandwich, Travel Channel's Adam Richman Talks...
Travel Channel's Adam Richman In 2012, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the sandwich. The snack can be traced back to the Fourth Earl of Sandwich, England and his love for meat between two slices...
View ArticleWhy You Should Visit Charleston Now
Even the name Charleston evokes easy living and a genteel spirit. The city is small and the very picture of Southern hospitality, but with cosmopolitan restaurants and beautiful beaches a short drive...
View ArticleTen Things You Can't Miss in New York City Before Summer Is Over
Summer in New York City goes by way too fast for most of us. But there are still more than two months left of sunshine and literally thousands of events in music, art, fashion, nightlife, food and...
View ArticleTen Things You Can't Miss In Los Angeles Before Summer Is Over
For as much as I love where I live, New York, I crave time in L.A. often for breakfast at Urth Caffe, a cupcake from Joan's on Third, La Scala's deservedly famous chopped salad and a sunset drink on...
View Article5 Luxury Adventures To Find The Heart of Florence
I paused when I scanned through my Twitter feed recently. One of my favorite food writers and the original domestic goddess, Nigella Lawson, was tweeting about her trip to Italy. "Think must have died...
View ArticleThe Ritz-Carlton Debuts Dorado Beach, A Reserve, The Must-See Resort of 2013
Dorado Beach The words Dorado Beach recall an era of glamorous travel in the 1960s, when the Hollywood elite, social jetsetters, and presidents like John F. Kennedy buzzed down to Puerto Rico for time...
View ArticleHow To Book A Villa
I stay in hotels almost exclusively when I travel, occasionally invading the guest room of a kind friend. But lately, my mind has wandered to France, Italy and visions of my friends traveling together,...
View Article6 Luxury Travel Trends To Know Now
There was an audible gasp in the room when Francis Ford Coppola came on stage to speak to 4,000 luxury travel advisors, hoteliers, cruise lines, tour operators and more last week at The Bellagio in Las...
View ArticleDream Job: How To Become A Luxury Travel Advisor
Working in the travel industry, people frequently confide in me that they have always dreamt of traveling the world for a living. For most, it’s a fleeting dream during a moment of hatred at their...
View ArticleWhy You Should Visit Peru Now
"15 years ago, this square was dead," my guide says as I stand in Cusco's glorious central square, Plaza de Armas. "There was barely anything here." I look around. What a difference 15 years has made....
View Article10 Great Quotes From Clinton Global Initiative
The annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting of global leaders from around the world, organized by former President Bill Clinton, converged in New York City over the past three days. The list of...
View ArticleSpoiler Alert: The Next Great Wine Region
Wine lovers and travelers that want to know what's next, this one is for you. I just discovered one of the most beautiful wineries in the world, British Columbia's Mission Hill, that rivals the best of...
View Article10 Reasons To Visit Nevis This Winter
Princess Diana and The Four Seasons saved Nevis. Or so I was told by at least 15 locals on this small Caribbean island, 2 miles away from St. Kitts. Nevis is lush and gorgeous, with its signature Nevis...
View Article10 Great Tips For Fun, Easy Family Travel
Expert advice can be hard to come by when it comes to family travel. Many families travel at least once a year for holidays or annual vacations and have their own ways to survive and hopefully thrive....
View ArticleTen Exotic Hotel Proposals
Magic and romance can be multiplied while cocooned in a hotel, removed from the realities of life. And while Valentine’s Day was shoved into the retail world the day after Christmas and everyone is...
View ArticleTravel Tastemaker: New York City's #Superlux Samantha Yanks Talks Hotels
You may have seen Samantha Yanks recently, talking fashion with Kathie Lee & Hoda on "The Today" Show, or on NBC's "Nightly News." She is the Editor in Chief of Niche Media's Gotham and Hamptons...
View ArticleAmerica's Best Car-Free Destinations
A vehicle-free vacation is becoming increasingly more attractive as analysts predict record-breaking gas prices for 2012. Patrick DeHaan, Senior Petroleum Analyst for GasBuddy.com, forecasts that...
View ArticleTravel Tastemaker: Geoffrey Kent Celebrates Abercrombie & Kent's 50 Years
Geoffrey Kent, Founder & Chairman of Abercrombie & Kent Fifty years ago, Abercrombie & Kent began as a simple safari operator, taking guests on journeys through East Africa. Growing over...
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