Impressively Upscale :: Holiday Inn on Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
I just had a walk-through at the Holiday Inn on Fishermans’ Wharf, courtesy of my colleague Anita Hubbard. All I kept saying was, “For a Holiday Inn, this is very…
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How Mahvelous :: Marvis Toothpaste Now Comes Mini-Sized!
My favorite toothpaste, perhaps because it comes beautifully packaged in such a cool old-fashioned apothecary style tube, is now available for carry-on. Italian-made Marvis Toothpastes are created by offsetting the…
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Upward Snowmobility :: Westin Riverfront Resort, Beaver Creek, Colorado
The beauty of Beaver Creek Resort’s newest development, the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, isn’t in its architecture, services or amenities, but in its location. The luxury hotel, to open…
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Thanksgiving in Paris : Who Cares About Leftovers?
Most people think Springtime in Paris — but why not Thanksgiving in Paris? Context, the network of scholars who lead walking tours in several European cities, is hosting a special…
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The Winner & Still World Champion :: Regent Cruise Line Again Named Best Small-Ship Line
This just in from our friend Tim Laughlin… Readers of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine voted Regent Seven Seas Cruises “#1 Small-Ship Cruise Lineâ€? in the publication’s landmark 20th annual Readers’…
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Run To Shop :: Nike Women’s Marathon & Half-Marathon, San Francisco
Call it aerobic shopping. Call it running and shopping. Or call it the Nike Women’s Marathon or the first-ever Nike Half-Marathon. Today, I’m proud to join my wife, daughter and…
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El Monte Sustainable Lodge :: Mindo, Ecuador
Staying in a jungle lodge with no electricity probably isn’t at the top of anyone’s list of ideas for luxury travel, but a visit to El Monte Sustainable Lodge in…
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Meadowood Restaurant :: One of Esquire’s Best, Napa, CA
Meadowood Napa Valley’s The Restaurant is one of Esquire magazine’s 2007 Best New Restaurants. The 23rd annual awards selected by Esquire’s Food & Travel Editor John Mariani are featured in…
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On-sites, the Ultimate Secret to Luxury Travel
I recently returned from a trip to Southeast Asia during which I visited Hong Kong, Bangkok, Siem Reap, and Chiang Mai. Months before the trip, I had contracted with local…
