‘bushi-tei’ 1638 Post Street San Francisco, CA 941115 www.bushi-tei.com I must say that having 2 days (and therefore evenings) in San Francisco, and spending one of those evenings at a Japanese restaurant did not appeal to me, as we set off from our hotel near Market Street to Japantown. I truly enjoy Japanese food, don’t…
Vista D’oro Farms in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley is taking its signature cooking classes on the road — all the way to France. The Canadian culinary agritourism farm is offering two French culinary experiences this summer in Provence. You’ll spend four nights at La Parran in Privat, a small hamlet in Cornillon. Accommodations will be…
It’s a common question — “What is the best luxury hotel in Bora Bora?” — but there is no definitive answer. The choice depends on what kind of experience you want to have. Do you want… a great beach great snorkeling a feeling of seclusion being in the middle of the action a local Polynesian…
The year before The Pierre opened in 1930, this headline appeared in The New York Times: Pierre Hotel to rise on Gerry Home site, $15-million building of 41 stories to replace mansion at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street. Building to have club atmosphere. Seventy-seven years later, The Pierre is one of New York City’s grand…
Cathedral Mountain Lodge is a new luxury escape located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The wilderness resort is situated on the glacier-fed Kicking Horse River in British Columbia’s Yoho National Park, a scenic two-hour drive from Calgary, Alberta. The resort re-opens for the season on May 24, 2007 and is offering 50 percent off its…
The Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco recently completed a $6 million renovation. The hotel’s 313 guest rooms were refurbished, the lobby redesigned and the Stay Fit @ Hyatt Fitness Center was expanded. All guest rooms are now “contemporary residential” in feel and much more chic than the previous rooms. Accommodations include the Hyatt…
Located in the heart of the shopping and entertainment district on Hong Kong Island, The Excelsior has an enticing Explore Hong Kong package for travelers wanting to experience this vibrant city’s unique atmosphere. The Excelsior is situated in the heart of Causeway Bay, the shopping centre of Hong Kong Island. It’s a five-minute drive to…
Luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure has added 16 new private tours to its menu. Known for tours that are culturally rich and provide insider access, Artisans of Leisure is one of the only US based tour operators that offers private luxury tours in Central Europe. They include single-city, multi-city and multi-country tours as well…
Horizon Air now has direct flights to Sonoma Wine Country from both Los Angeles and Seattle. The twice-daily flights from LAX arrive at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport at 10:10 AM and 8:30 PM. Introductory fares are as low as $69 one-way. A daily flight out of Seattle arrives at 3:50 PM, leaving plenty of…
The Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, Egypt is set to open this year and they’re now accepting reservations. Located within the stately Grand Plaza shopping and residential complex, this new property promises to rekindle the glamour and prestige of a legendary Mediterranean resort. Classically elegant rooms all have180-degree views of the Mediterranean. Dining…
I keep an old-fashioned file folder crammed with dream destinations. It’s much more fun than browsing through my iMac’s bookmarks on a cold, rainy day. At the top of the File is Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort. Located in Saturnia, Italy this renowned Tuscan spa offers a glimpse of the true Mediterranean lifestyle….
I love walking in New York. It’s fairly flat, it’s colorful and you can never see it all in one visit. Soaking up the city has just become easier. Tailored Tours has dozens of self-guided walking tours via e-mail. No more bulky guide books! Merely pick the tour or tours of your choice, download them…