I recently traveled with Micato Safaris to Kenya and Tanzania to do an African safari. This, I knew even before I left, would be the trip of a lifetime … and it was. Along the way, we stayed at three different safari camps/lodges, including Sir Richard Branson’s brand new Kenyan safari camp Mahali Mzuri. The […] Read more…
Every time I visit Paris, it’s the same thing. My eyes grow wide as saucers and my jaw drags along the sidewalk. It would be helpful if I could have someone perpetually at my elbow, reminding me to breathe. That’s just how it is. That’s just how much I love Paris. When my husband Johnny […] Read more…
First things first: Don’t confuse this Shangri-La hotel with the large, Asia-based hotel chain, as I initially did. The Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica was the original hotel to bear this moniker; in fact, I was told that the chain licenses the name from them. OK, now that’s out of the way. The Hotel Shangri-La […] Read more…
The Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is a luxury resort about an hour and a half northeast of Los Angeles. About 14 miles inland from the coast, this little escape, nestled in the foothills of the surrounding mountains, is bursting with charm and it’s the perfect spot for a romantic getaway. In fact, while my […] Read more…
If you’re visiting Los Angeles, there are lots of great hotel options to consider. But if you really want to be in the heart of the action, one of your best bets is the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles. L.A. Live The hotel is part of L.A. Live, a huge entertainment complex in downtown Los Angeles. The […] Read more…
Located about halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, Laguna Beach is a quaint, picturesque community that I wasn’t really all that familiar with before my arrival. It was the stomping grounds for the kids of the MTV show Laguna Beach apparently, but I had never watched the series. (Something tells me I’m not missing […] Read more…
Maybe you’ve noticed (or maybe you haven’t), that I haven’t posted in a few months. I swear, I have a good excuse! I’ve been busy planning my wedding. If you’ve planned a wedding before, you know how much time it takes but the wedding went off without a hitch last weekend and was one of […] Read more…
Finding accommodations in New York City can be tough. Research shows that in 2012, New York City welcomed a record 52 million visitors and that the city has 91,500 hotel rooms. So if you’re planning to visit the Big Apple and scoop up one of those in-demand rooms, you have to do your research and […] Read more…
I’m back from my whirlwind trip to London and the memories are swirling in my mind, jockeying for position, warning me not to forget. But how could I? I’ve visited London many times but each time, the love affair deepens and the memories are etched more firmly on my heart. I was invited to attend […] Read more…
I’m busy, busy, busy, trying to get through the 143 unread emails that are demanding my attention and threatening to ruin my day. I’m trying to prepare for my next trip. But busy or not, I couldn’t resist the urge to take a few moments to update you on where I’m headed: {photo via skyscanner.net} […] Read more…