New York’s First Wall Street Hotel, the Andas

If you thought, that Wall Street is deserted after dark and on weekends when all the money-spinning worker bees have gone home, think again. The area has become very lively at all hours, with new bars, clubs and restaurants springing up everywhere. Taking advantage of this new development, Hyatt has opened the first ever hotel with an address directly on Wall Street, i.e. the Andaz located at 75 Wall Street.

The... [Read more]

Amarghosa Opera House and Hotel

It was almost 100 degrees and very humid, when we left Las Vegas en-route to Death Valley, “We’re not camping tonight are we?” said Claire, as more of a statement than a question. I had no reluctance in agreeing as I turned on the air con and headed out onto the Strip.

Almost every national park in America has a line of hotels, restaurants, gas stations and other amenities leading up to the main entrance... [Read more]

Four Seasons in an Endless Summer Setting

Despite its Endless Summer image, Hawaii does have four distinct seasons. In this case, however, it’s Four Seasons – Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Four Seasons Resort Hawaii at Hualalai, Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay and Four Seasons Lanai: The Lodge at Koele.

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting each of these beauties, with my most recent stay at the Four Seasons Resort Maui that’s perched on a white-sand... [Read more]

Cambria Suites, Denver — Color Me Surprised

I made a really great discovery just outside of Denver, Colorado. I stayed in a hotel in Aurora called Cambria Suites. I had no idea what to expect. But I sure liked it there. The staff was amazingly friendly and called us by name right from the get go. The place has a real modern look. I had heard that they were interested in appealing to the twenty or thirty something business set and I believe they’re off on exactly... [Read more]

Show Packages, Including Aerosmith, through Affinia

The Affinia Manhattan Hotel, centrally located in midtown Manhattan, is offering an entertainment special that will leave New York City visitors with a trip to remember! Starting at $269, the Affinia Manhattan’s Two For The Show Package offers a show-stopping experience includes:

Complimentary room upgrade to a one-bedroom suite
Bottle of wine for a pre-show celebration
Turn-down service
Breakfast... [Read more]

Three Cups of Tea in Oregon

“The first time you share tea with a Balti, you are a stranger.
The second time you take tea, you are an honored guest.
The third time you share a cup of tea, you become family…”
— Balti proverb

This proverb captivates me.

On a recent trip to find high country in the Oregon Alps, I found an idyllic... [Read more]

Among the Art in Hotel Murano

I never got the chance to sleep on Murano, an island in the Venetian lagoon on which medieval artists built a glass trade. Because Venice was closer to transportation connections, I opted to stay there instead. That missed opportunity has always been regretted, but I was able to correct it at a hotel dedicated to the art of glass in Tacoma.

Hotel Murano took it’s name from that island, and began life as a massive... [Read more]

Coveting Kō

I’ve been a die-hard fan of the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui (www.Fairmont.com/KeaLani) in Wailea Resort since it opened in December 1991. In fact, I was fortunate to stay at the property in its opening month. But it had been awhile since I enjoyed my most recent stay in this all-suite beachfront resort. So it was natural to notice a few subtle changes. No doubt that the most pleasant of these was the addition of Kō, an al... [Read more]

Kea Lani Decadence

On a recent Maui visit, I opted to stay at a resort that’s been a favorite of mine since it opened in 1991. Great for families because of it spacious suite design – but also ideal for couples thanks to the privacy factor – the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui (www.fairmont.com/kealani) is the only luxury all-suite and villa oceanfront resort of all the hotels and resorts in Hawaii. And the fact that’s tucked toward a quiet... [Read more]