Everything is Bigger in Texas

Austin Goes Digital: Kimber Modern + car2go = A Visitor’s Discovery

There are two very attractive innovations in Austin that make visiting this capitol city a pleasure. The Kimber Modern is a sleek new hotel, tucked into a leafy neighborhood just off ... Continue Reading →

FatCat PowerBar – Technology Review

I have been road-testing this cool device for the last several weeks, and I expect folks in the path of Sandy wish they had one on hand. Designed especially for travel, this slim unit ... Continue Reading →

Hidden Gem Series: The Resort at Glade Springs

Regardless of your perception of West Virginia, I can sadly guarantee that it does not include the gracious splendor of the Resort at Glade Springs. Folks travelling the dramatic Blue ... Continue Reading →
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Pelican Hill – Andrea Restaurant and the Villas

Pelican Hill – Andrea Restaurant and the Villas As various resorts jockey for the myriad ‘best of’ lists, Pelican Hill quietly reaches the top of various rankings. A prestigious ... Continue Reading →
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Pelican Hill – Italian Perfection in OC

Pelican Hill Italian Perfection in OC In travels around the world, it is evident that the most commonly used design for resorts is Italian, specifically Tuscan. Any image conjured of ... Continue Reading →
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Staycation – An Island You Can Drive To

Staycation – An Island You Can Drive To In the center of a nice enough office park in Newport Beach is an impressive oasis.  The Island Hotel is a luxurious respite from the ... Continue Reading →

Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution Will it always be the case that every article about Chautauqua starts by calling it America’s best kept secret? Part of me hopes so, in the sense that this ... Continue Reading →

Montreal: Satisfying Juxtapositions

Montreal: Satisfying Juxtapositions   This is a town for acoustic motorbikes, which is what the underrated Irish singer Luka Bloom calls bicycles.  I spent ... Continue Reading →