*Editor's note: Just prior to the arrival of Covid19 and social distancing, I asked John Dunham, the advice sisters wine & spirits editor, to write a travel-centric piece on his visit to Illinois. We had been hoping to boost our first-person travel stories this year. Sadly, that will have to ... [ Read More ]
Hotel Review: MGM Park Is This The Future Of Hotels?
Is the MGM Park in Las Vegas the hotel of the future? On my most recent trip to Las Vegas, I chose MGM Park and was surprised at what I found. For starter, instead of the usual check-in desk, there's automation. No friendly folks to ask your preference here. Instead, there's one person ... [ Read More ]
Reminiscences of Italy, Travel That Fills The Soul Part 2
This is Part 2 of my Italian journey that fills the soul, and my memories of Florence! From Florence to Rome: When I travel to Florence from Rome, I can’t contain my excitement because this is where my soul truly gets soothed and replenished. When you live in New York City, you need a place ... [ Read More ]
Reminiscences of Italy, Travel That Fills The Soul Part 1
If you’re lucky and have a chance to travel you might be fortunate enough to find a special place that fills your soul. For me that place has always been Italy, Florence to be precise. Rome is a close second, but maybe a little too cosmopolitan to deliver the flavor of Florence, which is undeniably ... [ Read More ]
Porto Portugal: It’s More Than Wine and Pretty Tiles
Prior to an article on a Porto wine tasting from our wine & Spirits columnist John Dunham, we didn't know much about Porto. While it is a type of wine, it is also a unique destination in Portugal for visitors. Porto is a lot more than just wine and pretty tiles, as Kerry Wilkin tells s in her ... [ Read More ]
Travel Safer, Easier and Much Better With These 10 Travel Tips
10 Fabulous Travel Tips To Make Your Vacation Even Better Are you planning a tropical getaway? Getting ready for that fabulous ski vacation? Wherever you want to go, be it a family reunion, a quick getaway, or that dream trip, here are a few travel tips to make your trip easier, and more ... [ Read More ]