By Hillary Latos Santa Monica is one of those places that has the best of all worlds- the convenience of an egalitarian city with direct access to the beach and its cool ocean breezes without the smog, congestion or pretension of its Westside counterparts. Though Baywatch created a stereotype of Santa Monica as a beachside…
By Peizhao Sun If dealing with stress and rolling eyes isn’t part of your daily routine, you are either a true unicorn-incarnate, or you’re just way too deep in the Upper East Side ethos. New York is wonderful, but that doesn’t give you the right to be in denial about the demanding nature of the…
By Peizhao Sun & Lisa Bernstein In the age of rediscovery and redefinition, everything and everyone follows the natural urge of pursuing the new and the modern. The completely new and redesigned Orlando World Center Marriott is the best result of this exciting trend. Being the largest Marriott in the world, the immense resort hotel…
By W. A. Muller Critically acclaimed Japanese Chef and star of Food Network’s Iron Chef and Iron Chef America, Masaharu Morimoto brings his passion for cooking and expert culinary techniques to Chicago in collaboration with prominent local restaurant, Japonais to create Japonais by Morimoto. Japonais by Morimoto opened in February 2014 and features a brand new menu showcasing Chef Morimoto’s wide ranging signature cuisine, a…
By W. A. Muller Hubbard Inn, located at 110 West Hubbard Street, features European inspired small plates, quintessential mid-century cocktails and old world décor, making this eccentric River North establishment one of Chicago’s preferred dining and nightlife destinations. The dinner menu consists of flatbreads, snacks, salads and smaller portions, perfect for sharing. The bacon-wrapped dates, seared scallops and lamb meatballs…
By Norah Bradford San Francisco has many attractions to the visitor whether for business or vacation. One of the keys to enjoying the City is the ability to walk around and experience the variety of the City through all your senses. Luckily a recent addition to the luxury hotel scene enables you to get the…
By Joe Alexander Photos by Phil West David and Lauren Bush Lauren, Natalie Portman, Grace and Robert DeNiro and Hilary, Chelsea and Bill Clinton, are just a few of the New Yorkers who have followed the call of the wild to experience the world’s most amazing wildlife habitat…Africa. We put our planning in the hands…
By Jennifer Pelaez Explore and circumnavigate the globe to the most exotic and culturally enriching destinations in high maritime style aboard Azamara Club Cruises’ majestic vessels, Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey. Redefining luxury cruising, Azamara Club Cruises is a 5-star-brand that resembles a boutique hotel at sea, offering a more intimate experience than the immense…
By Hillary Latos Though the country of Curacao suffers from the “homonym syndrome” often getting confused with the local orange bitter liqueur or nearby Venezuelan metropolis Caracas, this cosmopolitan Dutch Antilles island is one of the jewels of the Caribbean. Throughout the island you may also hear the local colloquialism “dushi” which unlike its North…
By Hillary Latos Known for its lush rainforests, rugged mountains and golden sand beaches, St. Kitts is a small island with a storied past that offers an abundance of activities for the adventurous souls. Originally named after Christopher Columbus who discovered and claimed the saintly island in 1493 for Spain, eventually it was shortened to…
