Seafood Specialties & Divine Patisseries: The Cargo Club, Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An is a World Heritage-listed list town 45 minutes’ drive from Danang and is a great option for a long weekend’s getaway. Being on a river and not far…
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No Butts About It: Marriott Hotels Bans Smokers in US & Canada
First, in February 2006, Westin Hotels paved the way for non-smoking hotels in the US and Canada. Now, Marriott Hotels have just announced they will become smoke-free in the same…
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The Latest Buzz: Designer Honey
To 99.9% of the world, honey is honey. Most of it comes from China or Argentina and tastes pretty much the same. But now, according to our friends at Springwise.com…
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Katrine is a Gem in the Gables: Florida
Lunching at a trendy spot in Coral Gables, Florida, I found my senses being teased by aromas and tastes from another time and place. The place is called “Katrine” and…
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Luxury By The Bay: Hotel Vitale, San Francisco
There are dozens of upscale hotels in San Francisco with views of the Bay. But only one has carved a niche as a luxury hotel on the San Francisco Waterfront…
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Funky, Hip & Urbane: Opus Hotel, Vancouver, BC
Tucked into trendy Yaletown in Vancouver is this very hip, unique boutique hotel. The Opus Hotel is small. It’s intimate. And it offers all the Zen-coated relaxation one could want….
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Global Warning: Hot Times Ahead For California Wines
Do you feel that each summer is getting hotter than the one before? Well, global climate experts at the National Academy of Sciences are predicting that California’s $2.9 billion wine…
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Wheels Up: Rocking My World at Chateau Montebello, Quebec
Teeter-tottering on a boulder, I was encased in $80,000 worth of shiny new Land Rover and sweating. I hadn’t been behind the wheel of a vehicle for around 10 years…
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Celebrating Wine & Legendary Bottlings: Bordeaux
From Anne at Papilles et Pupilles – mon httpblog, the 6th edition of “Bordeaux fete le vin” (Bordeaux Celebrates Wine) was held last month at the biggest festival in Europe,…
