The Real Hotel California, Los Angeles
Jenny Valentish finds herself haunting the real Hotel California… With The Hotel California it’s not so much a case of “you can never leave” as “you’ll never want to”. This boutique hotel is ideal for the lone female on the trot, right down to the 100% Egyptian cotton sheets. The gated hotel buildings lead directly […]
North American Cowgirls Unite!
Louise Hawson goes on the road looking for a dude ranch…or just a ranch. There is no place quite like North America to indulge one’s inner cowgirl. First thing to consider (if you have any hope of roping that horse/good lookin’ cowboy) is what you’re going to wear. You can buy your western gear when […]
New York on a Shoestring
Don’t believe what you hear. Sure, New York is expensive but in the city that never sleeps you can still have a fabulous time without breaking the bank. Or robbing one!
New York for Five-Year-Olds
Louise Hawson and five-year-old daughter Coco explore NYC via Central Park and Craig’s List. I’ve had a love affair with Manhattan for more than 20 years. But that was before I sprouted a mini-me. How would NY be with a five year old I wondered – for her and me? It doesn’t after all spring […]
New York City’s Algonquin Hotel
Rebecca Sparrow loves the lobby at The Algonquin Hotel, New York. It’s the type of place American Idol’s Ryan Seacrest hangs out at to garner a bit a street cred. It has more fabulous stories than the New York City Public Library. And there’s a pampered feline called Matilda who receives more fan mail than, […]
Las Vegas – Finding cul-cha in sin city
Casinos, befeathered showgirls, Elvis impersonators and a seemingly endless stream of Cirque du Soleil shows have so dominated the image of Las Vegas that many travelers overlook its quieter marvels: pretty parks, a few interesting historical sites, more than a few spectacular natural attractions. And thanks to a clutch of small, noteworthy museums, Las Vegas is now longer a cultural wasteland.
Lake Minnewaska, New York
Only a two-hour drive north of New York City on the I-87 near the town of Gardiner is Lake Minnewaska, tucked in the Shawangunk Ridge. To enter the Minnewaska State Park Reserve forest there is $7 fee per car. Near the car park there’s a grassy lea with picnic tables.
Mykonos – Choose your own adventure
These magnificent white-washed palaces have curved walls, grand views and perfect aquamarine pools. Here you can imagine yourself away from the island’s 100,000-strong throng as you sip on your cocktail of choice and watch the luxury liners cruise across the Aegean.
Flirting With Rome
In Rome on business recently I discovered a wonderful truth. There, all the men flirt with all the women all the time. Flirting is a national pastime, without an age limit, one marinated in good humour and class. Italian men don’t ogle, they smile and chat and make women feel beautiful.
Sydney’s Most Female-Friendly Street
Oxford Street, Paddington is possibly Sydney’s most female-friendly street with cult cosmetic brands from all over the world, a legendary charity shop and famous Australian names like Sass & Bide, Collette Dinnigan and Dinosaur Designs. By Jessica Adams. Oxford Street, Paddington is very close to the city and you can spend a whole day […]
Soul Food in Hollywood
Los Angeles Travel Goddess Vicki Arkoff ignored her cardiologist’s orders and returned to a favorite Hollywood greasy spoon for another hearty (and possibly heart-stopping) helping of the city’s best soul food. Every day, tour-bus mobs stop at Hollywood & Vine to shoot photos of Walk of Fame sidewalk stars. If only they knew that just […]
Scottsdale, Arizona for Beginners
Scottsdale offers a Frank Lloyd Wright fix and some excellent bars and restaurants. By Felicity Loughrey. Where to Stay Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch 7500 East Doubletree Road Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona http://scottsdale.hyatt.com With views of the McDowell Mountains and the Sonoran Desert, the Hyatt Regency plays up to its dramatic location. […]