MONTE CARLO Living large is alive and well in Monaco. Though its neighbors may be tightening their belts with the global recession, this tiny principality—ruled by the Grimaldi family since 1297—is as haute as ever, starting from the helicopter ride in from the international airport in Nice (you can also arrive via car), down to the … [Read more...]

You Better Belize it   When I think of Belize, I imagine beaches and the Great Blue Hole famous for diving, but the Belize I was introduced to is so much more. It’s a country rich in over 20 ruin sites, some of which have yet to be fully excavated. Of abundant wildlife, many of which have yet to be documented as they are yet … [Read more...]

Le Bristol Paris 1. Jardin | 2. Piscine | 3. Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie | 4. Le Bar du Bristol | 5. Terrasse PenthouseLet’s be honest, Paris is Paris. Since my first visit years ago I still can’t get enough of the enchanting city. But when I think of Paris, I think of decadent food, pain au chocolat, the effortless cafes that are so … [Read more...]

ICONS OF CHINA beijing | xian | chengdu Based on all the news and travel buzz coming out of China these last few years, you might have the impression that the country is one big futuristic utopia, all booming economy and sprawling mega-cities. And while it’s true that modern China is growing in leaps and bounds – designer shops, luxury cars … [Read more...]

EMILIA ROMAGNA - italy ferrari museum If you’ve heard of Bolognese sauce, Ducati motorcycles, Parmesan cheese and Ferrari cars, you’ve heard of Emilia-Romagna. Though this lovely region of northern Italy may not be as name-checked as neighboring areas like Veneto and Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna is the birthplace of many iconic Italian … [Read more...]

HARD ROCK HOTEL  puerto vallarta|riviera nayarit, méxico My days of partying ’til the sun comes up were long gone… or so I thought. Let me preface this with the fact that our geographic proximity to Mexico makes beach getaways an easy reality for us. I understand that there are a bevy of all-inclusives to choose from. But, if you … [Read more...]

NYC: c-la + bea take on fashion week We aren’t going to lie, Fashion Week, let alone New York City, is intimidating. It doesn’t matter how many times we’ve done it. Last month we had the pleasure of attending this circus. By circus we mean the absolute pandemonium that takes over the city. Ladies and gents decked out in their finest, … [Read more...]

PARK HYATT Mendoza MASTERS OF FOOD WINE argentina Back in the day, luxury travelers liked to enjoy the best products of the world no matter where they were – French champagne in South Africa, for example, or Russian caviar on the Riviera. Today, however, travelers of all price points are seeking out the local and seasonal in their menus, … [Read more...]

Portland+Seattle: Culinary Adventures In the evergreen Pacific Northwest, the epic rivalry between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon isn’t really about sport teams, or cost of living, or who gets less rain – it’s about the food and wine. Both cities are known for residents who are truly passionate about their homegrown favorites, be … [Read more...]

Paul Gauguin Cruise + Tahiti & The Society Islands Though the name “Tahiti” is often used to refer to French Polynesia in general – anywhere that conjures up images of overwater bungalows, black sand beaches and impossibly clear blue-green water – the area is actually made up of several groups of South Pacific archipelagos. Of … [Read more...]