There’s hardly a more iconic Manhattan street corner than 42nd and Broadway, which is in keeping with the illustrious history of The Knickerbocker, the majestic 16-story, red brick Beaux-Arts building with the mansard roof that has stood on that corner since its construction in 1906. Originally built to be “New York’s very best hotel” by…
In 1981, LGBT activist and film historian Vito Russo published the first edition of The Celluloid Closet, a groundbreaking examination of the portrayal of homosexuality in film since the 1920s. Praised for its illuminating wit and incisive research, Russo’s book altered the way in which many filmgoers experienced classic Hollywood films. Similarly, Dr. Andrew Lear…
Years ago – no, let’s be honest: make that “decades ago” – when I was a university student in Montpellier in Languedoc in the South of France, the wine from the region was often labeled “vin de table rouge” and readily available for little more than five francs, which made it immensely popular for any…
There’s way more to California than the City of Angels and “Baghdad-by-the-Bay”(in the words of the late great San Francisco Chronicle columnist Herb Caen). Twenty-five national parks, for example – and over 130 viticulture areas. In other words, wine is not just about Napa and Sonoma – and California is bigger than its two largest…
When you’re seeking that halcyon locale that reminds you of the best summer ever, think Atlantic Canada. With a surfeit of picturesque fishing villages, scenic coastlines, and a maritime heritage, Atlantic Canada offers visitors the best of the seashore. Comprised of the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward…
If you’re on your way to the San Juan Islands, consider an overnight at Seattle’s beautifully restored Mayflower Park Hotel, one of the last locally-owned independent hotels in a city dominated by worldwide chains. A member of the Historic Hotels of America, this gracious hotel radiates old-world European charm with crystal chandeliers, period furnishings, gleaming…
How better to weather the winter than an eight-day cruise through the Eastern Caribbean on the Celebrity Constellation with ports of call to St. Bart (aka St. Barths), St. Croix, San Juan, and Labadee— with three days at sea.
With the rise of New Nordic cuisine, Stockholm has become a culinary destination with 8 Michelin-starred restaurants – but it’s still possible to eat well for little cash, especially at lunch. Often listed atop the rankings of best global cities, Stockholm was also the first city to be granted the title of European Green Capital….