Grand Cayman seemingly has everything I usually look for in an island destination: beautiful beaches, great food, world class diving and snorkeling, not to mention plenty of non-stop flights from NYC. We never actually booked a trip to Grand Cayman, though, because I thought the island’s only real luxury option, the Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman, might be past its prime. Elaine … [Read more...]
5 Things To Love About Rancho Valencia
My travel-savvy friends had never even heard of Rancho Valencia when I suggested it for our recent trip to San Diego. Now they can't wait to go back! Although I selfishly want to keep this hidden gem all to myself, I can't resist sharing with you some of the ways Rancho Valencia is changing the face of luxury travel, one mini bar at a time . . . 1. The Suite Life All the … [Read more...]
Austin: Top 10 Things To Do
So I've already raved about the hotels and restaurants, but even better are all the things you and your family can do in Austin. This is the final post in a three part series - make sure you also check out Austin:Top 10 Hotels, and Austin:Top 10 Restaurants, to get all the inside scoop. There are so many fun, cool and unique things to do in Austin - add yours to the … [Read more...]
Austin: Top 10 Hotels
This is the first post of my three-part series on Austin, Texas. Make sure you also check out Austin: Top 10 Restaurants and Austin: Top 10 Things To Do, to get all the inside scoop on this hip blue town in a very red state. 1. Four Seasons Hotel Austin: Lakeside Family Favorite Location, location, location - if you want to be near downtown and Lady Bird Lake while in … [Read more...]
Love Your Next Family Ski Trip (Even If You Don’t Love To Ski)
Even though I personally gave up skiing a few years ago, our family still goes to Telluride every February. Yes, ski trips are expensive, cold and labor intensive (ugh all that equipment), but somehow we end up having a great time year after year! Here are some tips to put the "luxury" and "fun" back into your ski trips: Luxury Lodging - Family Style Your usual hotel … [Read more...]