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Most romantic cross-country ski resorts

By Paul Johnson on Feb 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, California, Canada, Colorado, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA, Vermont, Washington

In true Valentines spirit, MSNBC has published their list of the top 10 cross-country ski resorts for lovers. Making the very US-biased list are: Callaghan Country at Whistler, British Columbia Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, in Alberta Garland Resort in Lewiston, Michigan Lone Mountain Ranch at Big Sky, Montana Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New […]

Got $200,000 to spare for Valentine’s weekend?

By Paul Johnson on Feb 09, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Caribbean, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vacation Rentals

You’re going to have to be quick if you want to take advantage of this extravagant Valentine’s package as it starts on Friday. For $200,000 (yes, you read that right!), you’ll get a weekend experience is brought to you by the wine gift specialists, Vinamor. A limousine pick-up, Cessna to the Napa Valley and a […]

Russian evening at W Los Angeles – Westwood

By Paul Johnson on Feb 06, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Events, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Indulge yourself with an evening of vodka, caviar, and all things Russian. Spend an evening inside W Los Angeles‘ most exclusive suite and be a part of this ode to Russian opulence. Sip on Imperia, Russia’s purest ultra-premium vodka, tempt your palate with divine caviar, surround yourself with Russia’s iconic fashion, and top off the […]

Best family American art museums

By Paul Johnson on Jan 29, 2006 in Attractions, California, Family Travel, Going Out, Illinois, New York, North America, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

According to the latest issue of Child magazine, the top 5 American art museums for children are as follows: Art Institute of Chicago, IL Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, NY Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, OH De Young Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, CA Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA

Getty Villa Malibu

By Paul Johnson on Jan 28, 2006 in Attractions, California, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA

The Getty Villa Malibu opens today. Originally the home of the Getty Museum, the villa has been extensively renovated. It will now serve as an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. Admission is free (but parking is $7). Advance, timed tickets can […]

Sip & Splurge at XYZ bar, W San Francisco

By Paul Johnson on Jan 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, California, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA

Drop by at W San Francisco any Wednesday evening in February and sip for free from 6-7pm. Move into the XYZ bar, open all night, for select high-end wines by the glass. Enjoy grooving to the music of a live DJ as you savor any of the 10-15 wines (paired with canapes) from such producers […]

Super Spas 2006

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Asia, California, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Ireland, Massachusetts, New York, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Kingdom, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Western Europe, Worldwide

Interested in a seaweed wrap or a caviar facial? Forbes has run an article on the special spas for 2006. Getting a much-deserved mention are: Monart Luxury Destination Spa, Enniscorthy, Ireland Red Mountain Spa, St. George, UT Chiva Som, Hua Hin, Thailand Canyon Ranch, Tucson, AZ and Lenox, MA Cornelia Day Resort, New York […]

2006 Top 10 Romantic Inns

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Bed & Breakfasts, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, USA

You can tell Valentines is around the corner. iLoveInns has joined the ‘top ten bandwaggon’ and released its own ‘Top Ten Most Romantic Bed & Breakfasts’. Making the US-centric list, in no particular order, are: Inn at Bowman’s Hill, New Hope, PA Sea Crest by the Sea, Spring Lake, NJ Santa Ynez Inn, Santa […]

Hilton’s Waldorf-Astoria brand

By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA, Worldwide

Hilton Hotels, which has owned the Waldorf since 1949, is expected to announce today that it will launch a chain of luxury hotels under the Waldorf-Astoria brand. The new brand will include business hotels and resorts worldwide and match or exceed the chain’s current luxury leaders, Hiltons and Conrads, for its level of amenities. Starting […]

Hilton San Francisco Financial District hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Business Travel, California, Hotels, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

The 549-room Hilton San Francisco Financial District hotel reopened Thursday after closing in June for a $40 million renovation, becoming the city’s third Hilton. The hotel was formerly a business-oriented Holiday Inn Select. The renovations included an entryway water sculpture and rooms with work desks and ergonomic chairs, and wired and wireless high-speed Internet access.

Oprah Winfrey private jet incident

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2006 in Air Travel, California, Celebrities, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

A bird collided with Oprah Winfrey’s GulfStream private jet this week. The plane’s windshield cracked, and the jet was forced to return to the airport in Santa Barbara, California to make an emergency landing. The jet will stay put at the airport until its windshield can be fixed. Oprah and her boyfriend, Stedman Graham, were […]

Mondrian Hotel Los Angeles

By Paul Johnson on Jan 09, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Celebrities, Hotels, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

The ultra-modern Mondrian is known for its discreet location and movie-industry guests, including Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio. Enjoy a drink and city views at the exclusive Skybar, located just off the sundeck – probably the most “Hollywood” way to spend an evening.

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