Lifestyle

The popularity of casino gambling has skyrocketed in recent years, with hundreds of casinos in destinations around the nation. According to the Committee for Economic Development, 17 of the 20 largest metropolitan areas in the United States have at least one casino within an hour’s drive. With so many choices for where to place your

Courtesy of The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel Surf City USA (Huntington Beach) is a playground of rolling waves, a pristine beach, plenty of activities and an all-around great destination. What helps to make that destination are the amenities in the area: restaurants, hotels, things to do, places to meet, and The Waterfront Beach

Given that Milan is a major Italian city, it might come as a surprise to learn that before 2013, the pizza scene in the Lombardy capital was a bit meh. Not disastrous, just nothing to write home about. Yet, Milan is unlike anywhere else in the country. As Italy’s wealthiest city, Milan is the beating

Photos Courtesy of Rosewood Bangkok Opened in Spring 2019, the Rosewood Bangkok enters the market on upscale Ploenchit Road in a neighborhood of high-end shopping, luxury properties, and embassies.  Having booked a car through the property, our trip immediately starts on a high note. Greeted directly at the airport, we are whisked into one of

When Sherwood Schwartz first came up with the idea for “The Brady Bunch” in the late 1960s, he didn’t envision the powerhouse pop culture icon the show became. However, the Bradys are one of the most recognizable TV families of all time. From the hilarious sitcom sequel “The Brady Brides” to the more serious drama

Red Carnation Hotels The iconic Rubens at The Palace hotel, stately neighbor of Buckingham Palace, has emerged from a grand renovation with its heritage fully intact but now up to speed with all modern amenities – as well as a coveted fifth star. The luxe London landmark, a bastion of traditional English elegance, has, in

Chef Mashama Bailey — Photo courtesy of Chia Chong Chef Mashama Bailey grew up visiting family in Savannah, Georgia and it made an impact on her culinary career, later bringing her back. “My mother would make red rice often while we lived in Savannah and I’m sure she learned how to make it while we

Nothing says romance like cozying up to a roaring fire while the snow gently falls. But don’t get too cozy; you have to go shovel the driveway. What your significant other really wants is a romantic tropical escape from the gray days and chilly air of winter. Escaping to the tropical climate of Aruba is

About Amber Gibson Amber Gibson spends 350 nights a year in hotels searching for the latest and greatest in the travel industry. Her writing and photographs have appeared in print, online, and on the radio for outlets including Forbes, National Geographic Traveler, Departures, Four Seasons Magazine, Conde Nast Traveller, NPR, Saveur, Departures, Rhapsody, Hemispheres, American Way, Private Air, and Serious

Images Credit Liz McGrath Collection Cape Town is one of the world’s most fascinating destinations that many, with good reason, argue is the most beautiful city in the world. This city at the bottom of a continent is filled with a rich heritage, natural beauty and so much to do and see. Nearby Cape Town

In 2014, on National Coffee Day, Experience Columbus launched the Columbus Coffee Trail – the first coffee trail in the United States. In 2019, the trail expanded to include 17 different coffee shops, with a total of 25 options (some coffee shops have multiple locations). At each shop, you get a stamp for your trail

About Amber Gibson Amber Gibson spends 350 nights a year in hotels searching for the latest and greatest in the travel industry. Her writing and photographs have appeared in print, online, and on the radio for outlets including Forbes, National Geographic Traveler, Departures, Four Seasons Magazine, Conde Nast Traveller, NPR, Saveur, Departures, Rhapsody, Hemispheres, American Way, Private Air, and Serious

In a place as large as Australia, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the wines are as varied as the landscape. The country is the world’s fifth largest producer of wine and while shiraz is one of the most well-known grapes, the wine industry is highly diverse, with more 100 varieties grown. Just a

Travel isn’t always cheap – sometimes it’s free! At least that can be the case for those who leverage the vast network of miles and points programs out there. Credit cards, frequent flyer programs and hotel loyalty clubs allow travelers to earn free or discounted travel, sometimes just with your everyday spending on gas, groceries

Leavenworth, Washington looks like a Bavarian village 365 days a year, but when it’s time for Oktoberfest, this town cranks the German vibes up to 11! The alpine hills that frame Leavenworth give it the Bavarian backdrop that will make you feel like you’ve traveled all the way to Germany. Over the course of three

(credit: Kohler Co.) As the only Forbes Five-Star hotel in Wisconsin as well as being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Destination Kohler invites guests to experience gracious living in Wisconsin. Home to six types of accommodations – The American Club®, The Carriage House, Inn on Woodlake, Sandhill, Red Fox and members-only Riverbend

Near Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine — Photo courtesy of iStock / Jason M. Hazard In 2001, riots caused Over-the-Rhine (OTR) to fall into disrepair. It took more than a decade for parts of the neighborhood to rebuild and become what it is today, a gentrifying place filled with diverse restaurants, bakeries, breweries, wineries, boutiques, bagel

You’ll never see Joanne without a camera or two strapped around her neck as she travels around the world, together with her photographer husband Tony, to unearth new and exciting destinations to share with her readers. Her professional career includes a long tenure in communications with the San Diego Tourism Authority, where she gained expertise

Annie Howe with her papercut of Baltimore — Photo courtesy of Mckenzie Elizabeth Photo Baltimore has a rich heritage, and it continues to make history, thanks to a new generation of creative entrepreneurs and artisans who are bringing attention to both their craft and the city itself. What makes them even more special is the

Annie Howe with her papercut of Baltimore — Photo courtesy of Mckenzie Elizabeth Photo Baltimore has a rich heritage, and it continues to make history, thanks to a new generation of creative entrepreneurs and artisans who are bringing attention to both their craft and the city itself. What makes them even more special is the