The ultimate in indulgence, the luxurious L900 suite at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental is unrivaled in terms of sophistication and high technology. The entrance is a dramatic marble catwalk leading to the spectacular open plan bathroom. Some features - :: Separate rainforest shower and toilet, twin washbasins, luxurious spa bathroom amenities by Aromatherapy Associates :: Separate guest toilet :: […]

In addition to world-class wines, wineries and vineyards, California wine country offers many miles of beautiful hiking trails. If you love wine, and yearn to experience the great outdoors, a winehiking tour with www.californiawinehikes.com may be just the getaway you’ve been searching for. From coastal waterfalls and high mountain streams to wildflowers and redwoods, California Wine […]

I’m just back from a week of being so very, very good. A spa vacation at the Oaks at Ojai just doesn’t leave a whole lot of room for getting into trouble. Meals are healthy and plentiful, totally adequate but, by design, not terribly tempting. Snacks like fresh fruit, herbal teas, broths and […]

Billionaire Kawamoto renting 8 Luxury Homes to Low Income Families for 150 Dollars a Month Who doesn’t love a nice Robin Hood-ish type story. Genshiro Kawamoto, a Japanese billionaire, has decided to rent out 8 of his luxury waterfront homes on the Hawaii Island of Oahu for 150 dollars a month to low income families. From the […]

You may have tasted Green & Black’s uber rich chocolate bars, biscuits, chocolate Easter Eggs, or even their Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate Mix, all made in the UK. Now, you can take your licks with their new line of organic ice creams. Try the decadent chocolate. Tempt yourselve with the vanilla. Go crazy with the vanilla […]

I think Gresso will be tapping into a bit of a different demographic than Apple with their Symphonia Collection of MP3 players. The exterior case is made of African Blackwood and front surface is covered in scratch-resistant 18 carat gold. The price is between $4000-$6500, but the idea is that the audio device is […]

You have all probably heard of the panic room or perhaps seen the movie. Well here is an alternative that is a bit more comfy as long as you are not the least bit claustrophobic. The bed is fire-resistant and fitted with a high-level security system that protects you from destructive forces of nature, bio-chemical […]

This just in… Hospices of Sonoma will be hosting the Fourth Annual Pinot Noir Barrel Auction. Where: Warren G. Dutton Jr. Agricultural Pavillion, Shore Farm, Forestville, CA (Napa County). When: Saturday, April 21, Barret Tasting: 330-600pm; Dinner & Auction: 630-900pm. Celebrity Entertainment: 900-10pm Tickets will be sold on a first-come, frist-served basis. Call 707.823.9463 or visit www.hospicesofsonoma.org for tickets. Grand […]

I worked as a soda jerk at a Swensen’s Ice Cream during my college days in San Francisco, Ironically, my wife scooped at Baskin-Robbins in LA. It was a match made in frozen treat heaven. But if you really want to see some high-tech surroundings, pop into a Pinkberry store in California or New York. […]

Race To Build The “Distributed Bookings” Platform For Services: Travel reservations are extremely complex to do well, especially when multiple components like air, hotel, car or rail have to be combined for a total trip package. The leading online travel companies have spent hundreds of millions of dollars in the past seven or so years to […]

Get a bit more personal during your next shower with the luxury Z94150 shower designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba. If you thought a nice shower gel was special you’ve yet to experience the adjustable blade flow, circular light and customized audio of this shower panel. Okay I haven’t experienced it either but it sounds like […]

“Edible flowers are making a come back as a way to add splash of color and creativity to simple dishes you can prepare at home,” according to Laura Little of Floramor Designs Everything’s coming up daisies, or roses, or glads… when you attend this fun flower-filled event. All your senses will be employed as you […]

My wife is a frequent visitor to Citizen Cake, a patisserie restaurant-bar in the San Francisco arts district. Located on Grove at Gough, it’s literally a block or two from the venues for the Ballet, the Symphony and the Opera. We strolled by last week to grab some desserts to go. Tough choice. Elizabeth Falkner, […]

The tycoon says that since founder Warner LeRoy passed away in 2001 and his daughter, Jennifer, took over, The Tavern on The Green has been suffered, and he feels that he could run it much better. But reps say that Tavern on the Green is the nation’s top-grossing restaurant, making $38 million a year. […]

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Circle Thursday, March 29th on your calendar with a big, bold highlighter. That’s the night, starting at 6:30 pm, that Hanna Winery & Vineyards will host a perfect pairing with Masa’s Restaurant in the Hotel Vintage Court. You’ll enjoy a five-course dinner with wines personally selected by Christine Hanna, who’ll be hosting the evening with […]

about The value of DMOs as long as these organizations do not adapt to what is no longer that new of an environment. In the past, a position of “neutrality” and just being an impartial information provider to both potential visitors and the travel industry intermediaries might have been valid due to a lack of alternatives […]

It was just yesterday I was chatting with one of my geeky friends about the price of laptops coming down. Well we obviously spoke to soon because Luvaglio is trying to hawk one for a million dollars. You know it has to be bedazzled with all sorts of gems. The bling in question is of […]

Think Outside ‘the’ Web Site for Post-Click Marketing covers the interesting subject of site content overload. In my own opinion a large number of DMO sites are suffering from that malady, very often due to political reasons, both perceived or real, that require them to please everyone. Usually it’s the customer or site visitor that suffers. One […]

that Marketers Increasingly Use Social Networking Sites is further proof how important it is for organizations to join the ongoing conversation about their industry, market sector or brand. Travel and tourism organization enjoy a great advantage here. Not only is online travel the largest vertical on the web but it is a subject that people love […]

Horizon Air now has direct flights to Sonoma Wine Country from both Los Angeles and Seattle. The twice-daily flights from LAX arrive at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport at 10:10 AM and 8:30 PM. Introductory fares are as low as $69 one-way. A daily flight out of Seattle arrives at 3:50 PM, leaving plenty of time […]

My best friend , who ( sometimes) doubles as my older sis, had been whining all month,”It’s freezing here.” (She lives in NYC.) My skin’s so cracked from the snow that I look like the Two Thousand Year Old Man… I so need a break!” (You get the drift.) So being an incredibly generous, MUCH […]

Tired of the same old room when you travel on business that could be the same in L.A. or London? Global Hyatt is redefining hotel amenities by launching The Hyatt Place, a new select service hotel concept catering to a relaxed lifestyle that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within everyone’s reach. The Hyatt […]

The Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, Egypt is set to open this year and they’re now accepting reservations. Located within the stately Grand Plaza shopping and residential complex, this new property promises to rekindle the glamour and prestige of a legendary Mediterranean resort. Classically elegant rooms all have180-degree views of the Mediterranean. Dining options […]

Ojai, which in Spanish means ‘Valley of the Moon’ is one of those under-the-radar destinations that everyone who knows about but is torn whether to keep for themselves or share with others. The excellence of the food served at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa’s (which recently underwent a most tasteful $70 million renovation) […]

I keep an old-fashioned file folder crammed with dream destinations. It’s much more fun than browsing through my iMac’s bookmarks on a cold, rainy day. At the top of the File is Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort. Located in Saturnia, Italy this renowned Tuscan spa offers a glimpse of the true Mediterranean lifestyle. The […]

On my last flight, I just saw the coolest laptop bag — so cool in fact, that I even ran after the woman and asked her where she bought it. Actually the whole Website is cool (and most everything is discounted) with tons of colorful designer bags for computers, iPods — whatever and for […]

BKWine has announced two brand new wine tours for fall 2007: September 26-30: Burgundy: Côte d’Or, the heart of Bourgogne Sample Burgundy’s world famous cuisine and discover how to find the best value, top quality wines in this classic wine producing region. October 17-21: Alentejo in Portugal Although the Alentejo region in Portugal is little known, it has made […]

We’ve told you before about the Airbus A380 –– the biggest passenger jet ever built. Well, after two years of production delays, one from Lufthansa landed in New York’s JFK International Airport from Frankfurt on Monday with 500 invited passengers (it can hold 555) after its maiden trans-Atlantic flight. Another from Qantas floated into […]

How would you like to spend eleven days touring the French wine regions of Champagne, the Loire Valley, Cognac and Bordeaux? On May 2nd, join Vintage Wine Merchants and BrandIt Event Travel on this exclusive tour, as you explore and learn about winemaking in the heart of French Wine Country. Pascal Mineau, certified Sommelier, will be your […]