Farmer’s Daughter Hotel – a Tasty Slice of Country Hosptiality in Los Angeles

  Los Angeles, like most of Southern California and heck the rest of the country, is filled with motels that have seen better days. Some of these venues have been blessed with ... Continue Reading →

The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua – Luxury in Maui

  Is there anything better than a hammock? Is there anything better than a hammock strung between two palm trees, overlooking a rolling green lawn, a gently sloping hill and the ... Continue Reading →

The Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea – Perfect for Couples and Their Family

A classic puzzle when planning a family trip is how to juggle between the desire to get the whole family moving in the same direction with activities on the one hand and finding time ... Continue Reading →

The Tasting Room: Is This South Africa’s Best Restaurant?

In a nation that has become renowned for its cuisine in a relatively short time, the town of Franschhoek is the epicenter of great food and wine. Located about an hour east of Cape ... Continue Reading →

Maui: Best Activities

CAR RENTAL Where do you start when you arrive on this luxurious island? You probably want a set of wheels so that you can explore all the options. You can spend a lot and get a current ... Continue Reading →

Aromatherapy Foundation of Maui

Three thousand feet above the rolling surf of Maui is a retreat that is probably the most relaxing mountain activity available on the island. Established in 2007 as a 501(c)3 non-profit, ... Continue Reading →

The Homestead – Hot Springs, Virginia: Luxury in the Allegheny Mountains

  As one of the country’s oldest luxury resorts, The Homestead has kept up with the times while still retaining its tradition of Southern hospitality. Established in 1766, with ... Continue Reading →

Cheetah Outreach – Cape Town, South Africa

One of the most impressive and humbling parts of our recent trip to Cape Town was visiting Cheetah Outreach, located about 25 minutes from the city. In January 1997, founder Annie Beckhelling ... Continue Reading →