Sipping by the Sea:Riedel Glassware and Celebrity Cruise Lines Pair Well Together
Ever notice how much more you enjoy that martini in a pretty V-shaped glass rather than a short squat round tumbler?
From the Alps…With Love: The Ultimate Hiking TripPart II: Zermatt to Geneva
A couple’s adventure through Switzerland continues from last month:
For you really rugged couples interested in soaking up a less manicured, shall we say, “hardcore” version of the Alps, use your Swiss Pass to head south to the town of Zermatt, a town at the center of the Pennine Alps, a section that holds the most [...]
Weekend at WoodlochA Perfect Valentine’s Day Getaway
For me, Valentine’s Day has always seemed oddly misplaced. By February, early-winter festivity has surrendered to mid-winter frost, finding me bloated, dieting and anxious to shed some layers in the warmth of spring. February is rarely what I would consider to be a “sexy” time of the year. And this year, that feeling was compounded [...]
From the Alps…With LoveThe Ultimate Couples’ Outdoor AdventurePart I: Milan to Grindelwald
Plan a romantic getaway with your significant other in the Alps.
South of the BorderEven Romance is Inclusive at the Valentin Imperial Maya
Valentin Imperial Maya, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort on Mexico’s Playa Del Secreto.
Adventures in Atlantic City
Atlantic City.
Chances are when you hear those words you will think of at least one of these things: Slot machines. The boardwalk. Wheelchairs and oxygen tanks. That’s clearly different from the glitzy and glamorous reputation that Las Vegas enjoys, even in spite of a notoriously seedy side. Still, with increasingly lauded nightlife venues and [...]
In the Bag: New Year Must Haves
As we head into a new year of travel adventures, here’s a look at a few products that you might find as indispensable to your journey as a passport.
Paul Mitchell Ion Dry Travel
Though it’s a bit bulkier than your average travel dryer, the little bit of extra weight in Paul Mitchell’s Ion Dry Travel lends [...]
Say Hola to Barcelona’s Majestic Hotel & Spa
In the heart of Barcelona, arguably the most romantic of all European cities next to Paris, lies a new spa on the tenth floor of the five star, 300-room Majestic Hotel. Situated within a stone’s throw of classical Gaudy architecture and some of the best fashion, jewelry, and stiletto shopping in all of Spain, the [...]
In the Bag: Holiday Glow On-the-Go
Om to Go
You deserve champagne, caviar, and truffles this holiday season — even if you’ve been relegated to the basement room at your in-law’s. Create a time-out for yourself and treat your face to a pretty sachet of potent, organic skincare by Om Aroma & Co. The company’s travel set contains a half ounce bottle [...]
A Tale of Two Cities:Escape to Chicago
I don’t vacation too frequently, but when I do, it always happens to be in another major city. Which often raises the question: If you live in one of the greatest cities in the world, like our beloved New York, does it still feel like an escape when heading to another? I decided that this [...]
The Property Police:A Q&A with Oyster Hotel Reviews Senior Editor, Will Begeny
They scour bed sheets, test for defective electronics, recount tales of old, dirty rooms, and duly note when a bar of soap is the only toiletry provided. And they never, ever blow their cover.
These are the reporters of Oyster Hotel Reviews, a strictly editorial website (i.e. there’s no relation to any booking engines and no [...]
In the Bag: Sleep Soundly
Natural Health International’s Herbatonin
Ever find yourself kept awake by the clanging of your hotel’s air conditioner? Or have you ever tossed and turned for hours on end with time-zone-transition troubles? If the sun is sneaking through the windows before you’ve had a chance to catch some zzz’s, toss a travel pack of Herbatonin in your [...]
Amazing EatsThe Dish on Must-See Dining
Got a taste for high design? Whet an appetite for your next trip with this dash of enticing restaurants:
The Penthouse | Huntley | Santa Monica, Calif.
This roof is on fire. Soaring 18 stories above Santa Monica, The Penthouse rooftop restaurant, lounge, and after-hours destination is ambiance excellence thanks to Thomas Schoos (you know him from [...]
Baja Bliss:Be Captivated by Los Cabos
A handsome young man named Arturo carries my bags through the curving paths of the Westin Los Cabos Resort & Spa, stopping along the way to show me where I can purchase sunscreen, have a massage, get a drink at the pool and access the beach. Originally from Cancun, he came to Cabo for [...]