Another Hip Hotel from The Cool Hunter: From the street, its glass and metallic facade looks like a space-age slot machine. But the new boutique Una Hotel Bologna is anything but a gamble. Located in front of the central station, near the historic and trade fair centres of this people-friendly town in north-central Italy, Una…
Anyone who has flown Southwest Airlines, based in Dallas, knows they have the funniest in-flight announcements, ranging from silly to laugh out loud hilarious. But here’s one from a source that might surprise you… After landing in SFP on a flight from Denver, a passenger reported that the flight attendant announced, “On behalf of all…
What can you say about a dinner theatre that appeals to kids and adults, corporate groups, bachelor and bachelorette parties, plus everyone in between? Teatro ZinZanni is an experience to truly experience. Described as “the Kit Kat club on acid,” and “the place where the Moulin Rouge meets Cirque du Soleil,” it’s now in its…
British Airways is putting the world on sale. Their newspaper and Web ads say “Hurry, this sale ends September 22, 2005. Some sample great fares to over 100 destinations include: From SFO to London $199; SFO to Cairo $431. From NYC to Athens $238; NYC to Paris $184. Note that all fares are one-way based…
St. Petersburg, Russia is best known for the sprawling Hermitage. But now, there’s a new café –– and Internet café –– scene in this very walkable city that’s attracting locals and Western tourists. One of the most popular is called Zoom Café Club which opened earlier in 2005. Zoom is a literary café that seats…
Because we all love our pets so much and can’t bear to leave them behind, kennel them or pawn them off on friends, here’s another in our on-going articles of pet-friendly services… Pets Can Stay Travel Services is North America’s full-service agency for people who travel with pets. Their reps provide FREE, live, personalized customer…
Dry sparkling wines, crisp chardonnays and fantastic merlots have given the Lenz Winery a superior reputation. They’re a relatively small winery, making wines to exacting standards. Most of thier wines are estate bottled, meaning they are made from grapes grown entirely in their own vineyards.
Luxury is personified on Crystal Cruises. Having written brochures for a cruise line, I know what’s good and not so good… and Crystal is in a fashionable travel class by itself. In fact, it’s the only cruise line to have been named “World’s Best” for 10 consecutive years. Plus, its ships also boast the only…
My customers have requested, devoured and relished this pie, over and over again for years. Several customers continue to request, not one pie but 2 pies, one to be eaten immediately and one to be placed in the freezer for future consumption.
Last December, my family’s Lufthansa flight to London had the good fortune to experience a stopover in Frankfurt. Though there was snow on the ground and the winds were howling, we received a warm reception in one of the classiest First Class terminals I’ve ever seen. Free newspapers from throughout the world, comfy seats, hot…
For 22 years, Macy’s had held an annual West Coast premier fashion show and theatre extravaganza. This year, Macy’s Pasport 05, presented by American Express, promises to be bigger and better than ever as it brings together fashion and compassion, top models, designers, musicians, entertainers, and celebrities. Over the decades, Passport has raised almost $20…
Salem stirs the cauldron for Halloween. Haven’t made your plans for tricking or treating yet? The best place for a magical awakening this Halloween is Salem, Mass. The scene of the infamous witch trials of 1692 has changed plenty from those hysterical days when a group of girls ran around on all fours, barking and…