II have never been to the Jersey Shore. Well, actually that’s not technically true: I went to see Velvet Revolver perform in Atlantic City. But I haven’t ventured to the beaches there, even though plenty of my surfing pals have brought me back good reports. The opening of Bungalow, a 24-room boutique property in Long …
Month: May 2009
CHICAGO: Hot Town, Art in the City
I love Chicago. I started traveling there for work a few years ago, and I immediately became a fan, particularly after discovering some of the city’s great hotels and restaurants. Among my favorite stops? The Peninsula for its luxurious rooms and perfect location; the newly refurbished Ritz-Carlton Chicago (which, confusingly, is actually a Four Seasons) …
This Summer’s Hottest Boutique Music Festivals
Where to catch Lily Allen, Kraftwerk, Arcade Fire, Fleet Foxes, Franz Ferdinand, Kings of Leon, and other music-fest faves this summer What: OUTSIDE LANDS, August 28-30 Where: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco The Vibe: Jack Johnson and Ben Harper are alumni of this West Coast eco-chic festival, now in its second season, which attracts surfers and hippie …
Top Five Favorite Tuscany Restaurants
Recently, Twitter user @deborahhankin asked Wendy Perrin (@wendyperrin), “In two weeks I’m headed to Lake Como area and then down to Tuscany. Any favorite restaurants you can recommend?” Wendy forwarded the question on to the Daily Traveler, a.k.a. the Gluttonous Ones. We then put Italy expert Ondine Cohane on the case. This is not an …
