It’s only a few hours by car or air to this resort that opened last summer on the Maine coast. With precisely your summer vacation wish list front of mind, Tim Harrington and Juan Urtubey designed Hidden Pond on the far side of Kennebunkport’s blue blood encampment to encapsulate what they call “flip flop chic.” Read More
Any premium hotel can offer the finest amenities, perfectly outfitted guestrooms and white-glove service. But, only a handful of hotels can complement these services with experiences that tap into the local culture and society to create a truly memorable vacation. Read More
In an area that has become overrun by a sea of large chain hotels, the family-owned Talbott Hotel on Chicago’s Gold Coast stands out as a breath of fresh air. The 149-room luxury boutique hotel sits just one block from famed Michigan Avenue in the heart of Chicago’s best offerings, from world-class shopping and entertainment to the award-winning restaurants of Rush Street. Read More
A destination so accommodating it encapsulates the needs of the most diverse traveler is closer to home than one might think. Alberta, Canada boasts some of the most breathtaking sites in North America. Read More
We all know that broccoli is good for you and that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. We know that blueberries are chockfull of antioxidants and that eating wild salmon supplies you with enough energy to swim upstream—but what about sardines, capers, and coffee? Read More
Nothing conjures the epicurean lifestyle more than Northern California's Wine Country. This month I have some beautiful places to share with you that will appeal not only to spa-lovers, but to anyone who loves travel, luxurious villas, wine and yes, even business! Read More
Amarone, despite the drama inherent in its style and often instant popularity with nearly everyone who tastes it, is too often overlooked when the subject of great wines of the world comes up. Or, if not overlooked, then at least not spoken of in the same reverential tones that are used for the other prestigious wines of Italy—Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello, and the like. Read More
Did you know that color has a quick and powerful impact on the choices you make every day? According to six different studies in the Journal of Science the color red can make you more detail-oriented while the color blue inspires you to be more creative. Color impacts every living organism directly affecting tissues and biological functions. Read More
A “life partner” suddenly decides to move on. A family member is diagnosed with cancer. Someone close dies, and we don’t know how we’ll manage life without her. Our youngest child is suddenly ready to leave home, and the joy of seeing her happy about beginning her own life is accompanied by a sense of great loss. In times like these, we may have to “grow” our courage by reaching out to others. Read More
More business deals are lost in social settings than have ever been lost in the boardroom, and most likely, the business social setting is at the dining table. That is why it is extremely importance to be able to confidence and comfortable at the dining table as well as at the boardroom table. Read More
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