Announcing Wander Women 2020 Retreats!
Create with the heart; build with the mind.” — Criss Jami In 2018, I launched my first two Wander Women Retreats. In 2019, against all odds, I launched three more.…
Compelling Hawaiian-inspired dining in Oahu
Oahu, the gathering spot of the Hawaiian Islands, has become the center point of exceptional dining experiences. While most people who visit Hawaii might want the cultural experience of a…
10 European mountain restaurants for a great ski lunch
You have to admire the determination of a restauranteur who chooses to open a restaurant halfway up, or even at the top of a mountain! The challenges are enormous simply…
Top 5 luxury hotels in Vienna
Luxury, finery, and class. These are the three words that most describe the beautiful city of Vienna, the Crown Jewel of Europes Imperial Age. Located along the Danube in eastern…
Winter in Albany: A Non-Skiiers Survival Guide
Where we’re at: I’m recapping the winter of 2018-2019, wrapping up with this post about all I got up to while I was home in Albany from December through February. There’s…
River ship review: the SS Joie de Vivre
The SS Joie de Vivre, Uniworld’s latest offering, is the first super ship built at 125 metres, as opposed to the standard 135. As such, it’s able to slip through…
10 luxurious country estates near Sydney
Wide open spaces, gorgeous landscapes, and plenty of peace and quiet—that’s what being away in the country means to most. And in Australia, there certainly is no shortage of fantastic…
5 worldwide mini cruises to savor
If giant cruise liners dropping thousands of passengers at every port-of-call isn’t your idea of fun, perhaps something a little more compact, and a little more luxurious would be closer…
A Hipster Winter Weekend in Montreal
Where we’re at: I’m recapping my 2019 travels, which included this weekend in Montreal in February. As many of you know, Ian and I lovingly parted ways this summer, which can make our final…
9 things to expect on a luxury safari
An African safari may well be the epitome of adventure and is an experience many people have dreamt of all their life. There are many ways to “do a safari”, but…