The stylish Greek isle of Mykonos has been attracting jet-setters for decades. When I was a penniless college student staying in a cheap hotel, I loved strolling through the narrow, white-washed streets, gaping at the views of the deep blue Aegean Sea on each turn, and soaking up the warm summer sun. Now if I…
Despite their collective financial woes, a number of U.S. airlines are flying in supplies and flying out refugees from the hurricane-ravaged areas of Louisiana. The goodwill effort included about four relief flights per hour into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport starting yesterday by as many as a dozen passenger carriers, including Delta and United…
The Calgary Stampede is a world famous event. The Quebec Western is not… yet. But seeing French-speaking Canadians performing rodeo events and country dancing between September 9 through 18 is something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetimes. Now in its 30th year, the Quebec Western provides the rodeo with bareback riding, bull…
The news stories from the Gulf Coast are horrifying. I’m shocked that it has taken four days to evaculate those who couldn’t leave, or get them food, water, or other basic essentials. I urge you to please go to www.allgive.com, a search engine powered by Yahoo!, and select the American Red Cross as your charity…
From the amazing minds at Simplehuman blog.com: “For exploring minds that appreciate being productive even in their downtime, Geek Cruises offers an excellent vacation alternative: cruise-conferences! Topics include design, programming, and more — which means you can hone your Photoshop skills on your trip to the Mexican Riviera. Of course, all your favorite cruise amenities…
Gwen Stefani has a hit song called “Harajuku Girls” that sings the praises of a vibrant Tokyo pedestrian street scene featuring eye-popping teens strolling in popular Japanese labels such as Super Lovers, Bathing Ape and Hysteric Glamour. Do I think they look ridiculous? Sure, but I’m not a 15-year-old kid trying to make an individual…
From The Cool Hunter: What could be more radical than modern designs based on the segments of a snowflake? An oasis in the heart of the Australian Alps, their award for the coolest new place goes to the Huski Boutique Apartments and Day Spa. The apartments have mountain views to the spectacular Spion Kopje range…
From The San Francisco Chronicle: Once a year, up to 40,000 people congregate in the Black Rock Desert north of Reno for Burning Man. Why? Because it’s there. Because it’s home, for one week, to a conglomeration of artists, intellectuals, weirdos, non-conformists, pyromaniacs, and more. Plus, this town on the playa becomes the 7th largest…
Actor. Director. Casino owner? George Clooney robbed huge casinos in “Oceans Eleven” and “Oceans Twelve”. Now he’s unveiled plans to build a $3 billion resort, casino, and high-rise luxury condominium project to be dubbed Las Ramblas. One of his partners is nightclub operator Rande Gerber, AKA Mr. Cindy Crawford. “We’re clearly putting more than just…
I’ve tasted tapas in many restaurants around the world, but today’s lunch at Fresca Restaurant in San Francisco topped them all. Tapas means “small plates” and usually, a few bites and $5-7 later, you’re still hungry for more. Not here. Their portions are huge. Their presentations are amazing. Their foods are fabulous. Their Ceviche Bar…
I stayed on the Queen Mary years ago when it was first converted from a cruise ship to a floating hotel in Long Beach, CA. Built in 1936, it was one of the last great ocean liners from the era when they crossed the sea in luxury and the word POSH was coined to describe…
Via [Go-Today.com]: How’s this for a steal of a deal? Once the tourists leave the City of Light, it’s ripe for the taking. This Website is offering air inclusive Paris Getaways starting at $399 US for three nights’ hotel and continental breakfast, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2005 and again from Jan. 6 through…