Hotel 1000, Seattle, Washington
Who doesn’t appreciate a welcoming glass of Champagne upon check-in, served with a smile and genuine hospitality? That’s the Hotel 1000‘s style of service, which pervades the entire 120-room boutique hotel in downtown Seattle. Centrally located within…
Willows Lodge, Woodinville, Washington
It’s possible that as soon as you pass through the massive portals of Willows Lodge and enter into the timber-lined lobby with its stone two-sided fireplace, you’ll sigh with relief. The sense of calm and well-being is pervasive throughout Willows Lodge,…
Five Items to Make Flying More Fun
In spite of the airlines’ best efforts, flying is still stressful for many of us. The rising cost of fuel keeps increasing the cost of airfare while squeezing out the amenities. Most airlines have introduced “premium” and…
Miami’s Magical Spell
For many who know Miami, the name “Julia Tuttle” holds as much allure as sitting in traffic, thanks to its appellation on the causeway over Biscayne Bay. But, as with so much about the “Magic City,” there’s more to Julia…
Magical Miami
Named for the Mayaimi Indians and the river that runs through it, Miami is one of the few American cities conceived by a woman. A native of Cleveland, Julia Tuttle built a home with magnificent views of the Miami River and Biscayne Bay.
Slink Into Manhattan’s Hot New KTCHN
Seated at the head of a table for twenty at KTCHN was none other than flame-haired siren Patricia Field, recently voted one of New York’s “Most Stylish New Yorkers.” One of the joys of life in a city of hard knocks is wandering into a…
Five Spring Fresh Fragrances
Long before Hermès perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena wandered through a garden along the Nile in Egypt, which ultimately resulted in the creation of the Hermès fragrance Un Jardin Sur Le Nil, perfumers and fragrance aficionados have circumnavigated the world…
Faraway Lands in Lubin’s Exotic Fragrances
In the dead of winter, our thoughts turn to indulgent escapes: journeys to unknown lands, rich in sensation with a hint of intrigue. The ancient spice routes of maritime traders, for example, or a caravansary across North Africa. Places as exotic as…