The outrageously priced sandwich appears on the Cliveden House hotel in Taplow, Berkshire, UK menu these days and weighs in at an incredible half a kilo. It was also thought to have been a favourite of Edward, Duke of Windsor and his wife Duchess of Windsor, formerly Wallis Simpson. Here are the ingredients- • Iberico…
We’ve all swilled wines in a glass before drinking to increase bouquet and decrease sediments. But this device takes the cake for a great idea whose time has come. The Vinturi is a simple, surgical-grade acrylic device that easily, quickly and efficiently aerates wine before you drink it — with no moving parts. Inventor Rio…
That’s me, zipping along in a Ziptrek Ecotour in Whistler, BC. I’ve never been so frightened in my life — but I did it! But there’s more zipping to be done — right? North America’s longest and highest zip-line tour has opened in Hoonah, Alaska. It’s a 5,400-foot-long ride that takes brave thrill seekers from…
With BBQ season kicking into full swing you may be in the market for a new grill. If the pocket book allows for a bit of a splurge you may want to take a peek at the gold-plated Barbecue Grill by Beefeater. According to BeefEater Managing Director, Peter Woodland, “it’s for the man who has…
Eos Airlines is a new luxury travel airline that provides single-class premium flights from New York’s JFK to London’s Stansted Airport. Eos’ planes are the world’s only Boeing 757s that have just 48 ‘suites’ — each houses an award-winning 6’6″ fully-horizontal flatbed and provides 21 square feet of personal space. That’s possibly larger than many…
Radisson Hotels & Resorts® just announced the launch of an online boutique that allows its U.S. and Canadien guests to order exclusive bedding, bath and gift products while they travel. The Web site offers the Sleep Number bed by Select Comfort featured in the Radisson rooms, among others. (NOTE: I stayed at the Radisson Newport…
If you’re in New York City on Tuesday, May 22, drop by the Hammerstein Ballroom at 7pm for cocktails, 8pm for the runway show and awards, then stick around at 9 for the post-party. IT’s all part of the GenArt Styles 2007 International Design Awards and Runway Show, presented by the upscale luxury carrier, Eos…
This is a classic example of “Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it,” cuz these fatty lil’ suckers sure go great with a cold one! But if you’re looking for something a little more refined, then my favorite Little Rock dinner was at Cajun’s Wharf. It makes the perfect one-stop fun-filled evening for you to…
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If you’re tired of waiting in airports hours longer than the actual business flights you take, consider Bombadier FlexJet. This company offers fractional jet ownership with: • The ability to fine-tune your hours and program benefits to your needs; • Fly to the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii and beyond without ferry fees; • Have 24/7 acess…
When I first found out that the North American Travel Journalists Association Convention was being held in Little Rock, Arkansas, I was less than thrilled — if I may write frankly. Since I cover “luxury” travel, I thought that there would be slim story pickings here. Which just goes to show how wrong one little…
This would have been my response until I heard about Camp Kerala. These digs, fit for Indian Maharajas, can be yours, without the jet-lag. Camp Kerala’s spacious, mirror-embroidered tents (each of the hand made tents have over 2,200 hand embroidered mirrors adorning the inner lining) are modeled after the traditional Indian Shikar. But why stop…