Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Maintains Stronghold as Region’s Leading Luxe All-Inclusive Merilee Kern 07/11/2018 TRAVELToday’s luxury all-inclusive resort industry has no shortage of options, with an increasing number of high-end properties around the globe getting in the game. The all-inclusive model, which reportedly or...
10 Ways The Grand at Moon Palace Resort Cancun Elevates All-In Vacations Merilee Kern 06/07/2018 TRAVELPalace Resorts is a company well-known for elevating the all-inclusive resort experience through five-star accommodations and amenities. These are standards that have been well-set through this esteemed hospita...
The Reef 28 Unveils Beach-Chic Hospitality in Downtown Playa del Carmen Merilee Kern 06/06/2018 Hotels, TRAVELThe Mexican state Quintana Roo is perhaps best known as the home of the venerable tourist city of Cancun, which is revered for beautiful white coral sand beaches, hot nightlife and everything in-between. Thousa...
North Italia Santa Monica Founded on Food with Integrity Merilee Kern 04/23/2018 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RestaurantsSometimes a restaurateur comes along who changes the game. Raises the bar. Ups the ante. That’s very much the case with Sam Fox—the creative visionary behind Fox Restaurant Concepts, which has taken hip and hea...
STK LA a Must Do-or-Dine Destination Merilee Kern 04/23/2018 FEATURES, Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RestaurantsWhen it comes to steakhouses, Los Angeles is a carnivore’s cornucopia. While the City of Angels is replete with meat-minded eateries, one such restaurant—STK in the W Los Angeles in West Beverly Hills—rises abo...
Enchantment Aboard the Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise Merilee Kern 01/01/2018 Cruises, TRAVELWhether you’re a tourist seeking adventure in the Big Apple or are a long-standing resident of New York City celebrating a special occasion—or just looking for a fabulous night out, the Spirit of New York dinne...
New Ultra-Premium Maurice Vendôme Champagne Makes American Debut Merilee Kern 12/31/2017 LIFESTYLE, Wines + Spirits + CigarsTastemakers behind world’s most expensive Champagne continue to break boundaries, introducing another supremely-luxe bottle of bubbly in the U.S.The Ultra-luxury wine and spirits purveyor Prodigeur Brands...
BANKERS HILL Bar + Restaurant Embodies ‘Craft America Cooking’ Merilee Kern 09/15/2017 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RestaurantsBANKERS HILL Bar + Restaurant Embodies ‘Craft America Cooking’ There’s nothing I love more than finding tasty neighborhood nooks—eateries that, although ensconced in community digs somewhat off the beaten path...
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel Gets Multi-Million Dollar Makeover Merilee Kern 09/15/2017 Hotels, TRAVELRenaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel Gets Multi-Million Dollar Makeover As the fifth largest city in the United States, more than 22 million visitors flock to metropolitan Phoenix every year. With a bustli...
Bleu Bohème San Diego Boasts Free-Spirited French Fare Merilee Kern 08/07/2017 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RestaurantsBleu Bohème San Diego Boasts Free-Spirited French Fare Ensconced in San Diego’s delightful Kensington neighborhood, Bleu Bohème is a must-visit eatery for anyone in San Diego county seeking a one-of-a-kind, tr...
Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel, Rejuvenation & Revelry in Beverly Hills Merilee Kern 08/06/2017 Hotels, TRAVELLuxe Rodeo Drive Hotel, Rejuvenation & Revelry in Beverly Hills By all accounts Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel is a distinctive destination in the center of Los Angeles’ most exclusive enclave. This prime property...
Insights from ‘The Prince of Luxury’ Noel Shu Merilee Kern 04/11/2017 NEWSInsights from ‘The Prince of Luxury’ Noel Shu With a moniker like “The Prince of Luxury,” it’s clear that Noel Shu is no ordinary entrepreneur. This 27-year-old self-made millionaire has accomplished more in b...
The Top Five Most Luxurious Travel Trends in 2017 Merilee Kern 02/22/2017 TRAVEL, VacationsWith the global luxury market collectively growing at 4 percent to an estimated $1.15 (€1.08) trillion in 2016, according to a recent "Bain & Company Luxury Study," coupled with optimistic forecasts that th...
Casa Dos Cisnes caters to Culinary Cultural Travel Trends Merilee Kern 02/22/2017 TRAVEL, VillasWhether for adventure travel or more relaxing respites, travelers are increasingly seeking regionally-authentic itineraries that offer an intimate view of local cultures. Reports show the trend of being "connoi...
Civico 1845 Restaurant in San Diego Merilee Kern 02/11/2017 Gastronomy | Best Restaurants, Chefs & Dishes, RestaurantsCivico 1845 Restaurant in San Diego If you wander down India Street in San Diego’s Little Italy section, you’re likely to notice a bustling neighborhood addition: Civico 1845 restaurant. This quaint, rustic-ch...
