If you think that San Antonio is the Alamo, the Riverwalk, and a meal at El Mercado, you haven’t been to San Antonio recently. San Antonio has become the cultural and gastronomic capital of the state of Texas, with Hotel Emma, located in the hip Pearl District, the gem in the crown of this exciting…
I put this post up in 2020, which was a terrible year to be a travel writer. Or work in the travel industry. Or own a travel business. Nobody was going anywhere, countries were closing their borders, and many people I knew were stuck in a foreign country, unable to get home to be with…
Nestled deep within the outcroppings of Boynton Canyon in Sedona, Enchantment Resort with its Mii amo spa is a luxury escape that’s respectful of its natural surroundings. This includes the awe-inspiring red rocks for which the northern Arizona town is known. It is set on 70 acres of both meticulously landscaped and rugged natural grounds…
The Smith Hotel in Kingston, Ontario It would be easy to joke about sleeping in church, when you write about The Smith Hotel. The building that houses this deluxe boutique hotel in the Canadian city of Kingston, in eastern Ontario, is a former 19th-century church, its stately limestone facade and arched Gothic windows still intact….
The woes of the world’s fresh water supply are proving increasingly problematic. Aquifers around the world are starting to dry up. Due to rising temperatures, snowpack is failing to provide enough sustainable surface supply. Municipal water sources in some cities have moved beyond questionable to full-on toxic. Because we all depend on H20 to live, learning how to…
Unconventional luxury might be the best way to describe The Georges, a boutique hotel in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Comprising five buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, this upscale accommodation opened in 2014. It is located in Lexington, Virginia, on both sides of a very charming Main Street. The hotel fits right…
A Roman-style pool beckons, along with hot tub. When visiting Winchester, Virginia, a stay at the George Washington A Wyndham Grand Hotel is a smart and luxurious choice. Why? the location can’t be beat as it is in the city’s historic downtown, filled with walkable boutique shopping, interesting architecture, and restaurants. The hotel has many…
For those of you who wonder how is food in Budapest, let me tell you: Hungarians take their food very seriously, so finding good food in Budapest it’s not a problem. There are countless eateries, cafés, and bistros, all bragging about the excellent food they serve. However, finding quality traditional Hungarian restaurants in Budapest that…
There may be many wonderful places to see in the world, but for me the ultimate travel destination is Europe. But no matter how often I go, my Europe bucket list is getting longer instead of getting shorter. Truth is that there’s enough on the old continent to keep you exploring for a lifetime. Cities…
For more than 3,000 years, Mexico has celebrated Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. It is believed that during this annual holiday, which takes place Nov. 1-2, the souls of the deceased return to their families, ensuring that their memories and spirits live on. It’s a magical time to visit….
