Imagine a travel day that commences with the sunrise and sees you flying at 38,000 feet through choppy air, the plane rolling just enough to remind you anew of the wonder of flight – Is this your Icarus moment? – … Read More
The unofficial mantra of Costa Rica is “Pura Vida,” a phrase meaning “pure life” or “good life,” which is often used as a local greeting and which beautifully highlights the inherent optimism of Costa Ricans. … Read More
One morning in Harlem, Mr. Langston Hughes, Harlem Renaissance poet, stuck his head out the window and said, “spring kissed me bang in the face.” After three months of hats, scarves, and gloves, you know the feeling. Throw open the windows, … Read More
Given his widely-accepted status as the originator of Nuevo Latino cuisine, James Beard Award-winning Chef Douglas Rodriguez was almost certain to make an appearance in the American Southwest – and Rodriguez’s imprint at deseo (Spanish for “desire”) beautifully epitomizes his … Read More
Helmed by Chef Aaron Chamberlin who trained under Jean-Georges Vongerichten, St. Francis is the culmination of a lifelong dream for Chamberlin – and every aspect of this contemporary and stylish restaurant co-owned with his brother, David, radiates with the pride … Read More
On the desert floor, a jackrabbit darts amongst the saguaro, his ears alert for the sound of a coyote. The ten of us in the hot air balloon above him are as silent as the desert air. It’s early morning … Read More
One of the first multi-million dollar luxury resorts to be built in the American Southwest, the Phoenician opened in 1988 and almost immediately became universally recognized for its breathtaking setting and plush surroundings. Visionary Charles Keating sought to make the … Read More
A gorgeous contemporary property nestled at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in the Sonoran Desert, the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is perfectly situated for both golfers and shoppers. The golf course is acclaimed (with bagpipers playing at sunset), … Read More
