Cecilia’s Cafe: An authentic taste of New Mexican cooking
Like many tourists, we arrived at Cecilia’s Cafe in downtown Albuquerque at the recommendation of Guy Fieri, the celebrity TV chef from the Food Network.
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Culinary travel: More travelers seeking out the best kitchens in the world
When my mother took a vacation a generation ago, she wanted to get as far from her steamy stove as possible. Things have changed. Now, women and men are flocking to destinations that promise even a peek inside someone else’s kitchen.
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A visit to the Jewish Museum of Ferrara
The entrance to the ancient palazzo that houses The Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Ferrara (Sinagoghe e Museo Ebraico) is tucked amongst a mix of residences and shops on a busy pedestrian street. It’s a few blocks away from the large cathedral (Basilica Cattedrale di San Giorgio) and red brick Castle Estense that dominate the…
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Six sunny girlfriend getaway ideas
Many hotels and resorts have special packages to attract women. If they don’t, you can design your own. Whether you’re traveling with one friend, a sister, mother, or daughter, or a group, here are some girlfriend getaway ideas to whet your appetite (Rates vary based on season, room category, and availability; taxes and gratuities may…
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Girlfriend Getaways: Sun, sand and sisterhood
The Traveling Ladies enjoy sun, sand and sisterhood at their annual girlfriend getaways. The last girlfriend getaway brought them to Los Cabos, Mexico.
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How to tag your bag…and give it personality
I wrote this short piece about how to tag your bag a while ago for the Chicago Tribune that seems to have stood the test of time. It’s still important to tag it, especially if you are planning holiday travel! Fire-engine red and royal blue may be the new black, but it’s still pretty tough…
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A Sybaritic Weekend In Paris: Memorable But Costly
When our 30th anniversary was approaching, my husband and I realized we had never been to Paris as a couple. We decided that this milestone was a good as any excuse for planning an over-the-top weekend celebration. Paris is so rich and monumental—in terms of history, cuisine, art and culture—that mapping out an itinerary, particularly…
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The art of tequila tasting
In Los Cabos, tequila tasting is approached much like fine wine Upon entering our elegant guest suite at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, we saw a handcrafted, blue-and-white ceramic decanter of Tequila Clase Azul sitting on the shelf beneath a large mirror in the hallway. Next to the bottle was a welcome note with step-by-step instructions…
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New to the Napa Valley? Five reasons to fall in love
With its Mediterranean climate, Napa Valley in California is a congenial home to some 400 wineries. But the fertile vineyards and memorable wines of this region often overshadow its reputation as a mecca for sustainable foods and farm-to-table cuisine. The nation’s first agricultural preserve was established here in 1968, and farmers, ranchers and other local…
