​Words of wisdom imparted by many parents to their kids: "Never get in a car with a stranger."  Yet, when we hail a LYFT or UBER from the app, that's exactly what we're doing. Laws vary from one jurisdiction to another; a valid drivers license and car inspection is all that's required in some. ​​I speak from personal experience after requestin...

A mere 90 miles from the US mainland but seemingly worlds away! There's a mystique about Cuba!​ ​Havana, an architectural gem and culturally rich destination, was founded under a large Kapok tree. It's coffee beans and cane sugar, salsa and jazz, its warm people and rich culture were long forbidden fruit for Americans. ​ As regulations loosene...

Whiteley Peak in Bluebird Backcountry, Colorado opened in February 2020 as the world's first ski resort without any form of motorised transport. It will remain open for a test season until 15 March 2020 and, if successful, will be become seasonly permanent. Located one hour drive north of Silverthorne, the resort is also the first to open in Colora...

​Imagine traveling back in time to mid-century, the days when the Hollywood studio system still reigned. It was Hollywood's playground. Homes were mostly second or third ones with generous outdoor space to party. Regulars included Ronald Reagan, Bob Hope, Nat King Cole, Elizabeth Taylor, Liberace, Dinah Shore, The Rat Pack and other superstars. Lat...

Viking expands its destination-focused, adults only, cruises​ with a new product line, Viking Expeditions ​​ Viking is expanding its destination-focused, adults only, cruises. I was fortunate to attend a media "launch gala" in Beverly Hills, CA, January 2020, where the expansion was elucidated and celebrated. Three ships, the Viking Jupit...

This Texas city known for its vibrant music scene has a relaxing spa vibe as well.  ​Walking on water—that's the surreal feeling I had at the Lake Austin Spa Resort in the Texas Hill Country. I arrived late evening to a welcoming, delicious picnic meal—a hint of what was to come! My cabin, one of 40, had a private fountain garden in the rear a...