Their Visit Monaco Web site says it all: “The energy of New York. The elegance of Monaco. Two cultural capitals come together.” This Spring and Summer, Monaco and New York will exchange cultural treasures. If you’re in NYC, you can experience the glamour of Monaco to taste Monegasque cuisine, feast your eyes on their unique…
A new site called SoBritish.com offers “you insider tips on the best places to dine around the country and information no the most luxurious places to stay.” Celebrity chefs abound. Whether you want to drop a bundle at Gordon Ramsay’s flagship restaurant of Food TV fame, would to sample Jamie Oliver’s Tasting Menu, want fresh…
The first time I ventured to the Caribbean, it was on a 200-foot tall ship, AKA a “barefoot boat.” The crew did all the sailing but I got to hoist sails or steer the ship whenever I wasn’t laying on the deck with a umbrella in my drink. It was a wonderful way to enjoy…
My home town is known for its eclectic restaurants. Seafood. Chinese. Cal Asian. Mexican. American. Mediterranean. Pizza. Barbecue. You name it, we got it. SF Chronicle critic Michael Bauer just published his annual list of the Top 100 across the North Bay, the Peninsula and South Bay, Berkeley and Oakland, and the city itself. It…
About 40 km from Puerto Vallarta is a true tropical paradise. The Four Seasons Punta Mita offers miles of white sand beaches and turquoise ocean waters, a luxe spa and a Jack Nicklaus golf course. Sound enticing? Then check out its new, $2.8 million 5-BR, 13,000 square foot beachfront Arena Suite that includes: • Privacy…
When you travel or vacation, you want, expect and need WiFi that’s as reliable as your home or office. Some hotels offer it free. Some charge $10 US for a 24-hour day. Some have it free in the lobby but charge in your room. But virtually all are jumping on the WiFi bandwagon because it’s…
Wow! Private jets just attained a higher level of style with some attitude for their altitude. Check out this sample personal jet cabin called Project U from fashionista design house Design Q and engineers from Lufthansa-Technik. This interior looks more like an upper East Side New York City living room to reflect the tastes of…
I first heard of The Slanted Door when it opened 11 years ago. The waiting list was always one to two months’ long so I never tried to eat there. Today, after a res made two weeks ago, I finally dined there with my colleague Lorie and it was well worth the wait. With seating…
I remember when Northstar-at-Tahoe would only let so many people ski the hill on a given day. If you got there late and they had their quota, buh-bye! Now they’re launching a building boom with a huge planned $300 million project to put a Ritz-Carlton Hotel half-way up the mountain. Construction will begin this summer…
I’ve spent some time in New Zealand and loved everything about this country. Though it’s about the size of Oregon and has only 4 million people, the foods — especially the lamb — are fantastic. The views are incredible. The people are friendly. Plus, the country now has over 500 wineries — about the combined…
We all hate schlepping around a big tripod. Now a company in Santa Cruz, CA called Joby has created a mobile, flexible solution. The Gorillapod is super light (45 grams), super cheap ($22), compact, portable, bendable, grippable and super smart with flexible legs that can wrap around poles, trees and fences, or just stand on…
Remember The Terminal with Tom Hanks? His character, Victor Navorski was an immigrant trapped in an airport terminal. Remember how he slept? Awkward on those uncomfortable seats. How he washed up in the airport bathroom and gathered his food from complimentary condiments? But what if he could’ve spent a few hours in a day spa,…