Hotel Whitcomb, San Francisco, CA
March 4th, 2012
San Francisco has it’s share of grand, splashy, historic hotels — the Fairmont, the St. Francis, and the Palace to name a few — but there is one that’s often overlooked. Perhaps it’s the location on mid-Market close to Civic Center and the Tenderloin, not atop glamorous Nob Hill or in bustling Union Square, but...
Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip, NV
February 20th, 2012
Smack in the middle of the Vegas Strip in Nevada is a slice of Paris. You probably won’t hear much French being spoken, or see many classy, well-dressed femmes sipping cafe au lait, but technically you will be in Paris. Paris Las Vegas, that is. You might need to adjust your point of view a...
Valentine’s Day at The Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
January 16th, 2012
Long-stemmed roses, fancy chocolates, and sparkly things in little boxes are certainly lovely and appropriate ways to celebrate V.D., but if you are looking to up the romance factor this Valentine’s Day, the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf can hook you up. The Amour Romance Package starts at $199 and is available now through December 30....
Club Quarters, World Trade Center, New York City
January 1st, 2012
The location of might be troubling for some. Club Quarters, World Trade Center is literally next door to Ground Zero. But if you can separate yourself from the grim spectre of violence and terrorism, this outpost of the Club Quarters chain is a tidy and affordable choice with great amenities geared toward the business traveler....
Club Quarters, World Trade Center, New York City
January 1st, 2012
The location of might be troubling for some. Club Quarters, World Trade Center is literally next door to Ground Zero. But if you can separate yourself from the grim spectre of violence and terrorism, this outpost of the Club Quarters chain is a tidy and affordable choice with great amenities geared toward the business traveler....
Two Holiday Packages from Personality Hotels, San Francisco
December 19th, 2011
It’s not too late to take advantage of two groovy holiday promos from Personality Hotels. Are you a Modern Family in need of some quality getaway time or maybe a group of BFFs looking to shop, drink, and lunch? Whatever your situation, you can enjoy deluxe overnight accommodations available at three downtown Frisco/Union Square hotels...
Mountain Home Inn, Mount Tamalpais, Mill Valley, CA
December 5th, 2011
I was compelled to do something significant for my birthday this year since it fell on the numerological powerhouse 11.11.11. I toyed with the idea of meeting my cousin in New York City or taking the family on a road trip down the coast to Marina del Rey. I even looked into staying in a...
Stay. New York City, NY
November 8th, 2011
“Not just a hotel, but rather a place to stay,” is the mantra for the artsy, boutique hotel in midtown Manhattan called Stay. The location is close to the theater district, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and the Madison and Fifth Avenue shopping districts. Stay has the glossy veneer of a wannabe hipster scene with a...
Pacifica Vacation Rental – 279 Sterling Avenue
October 16th, 2011
My friends Chas and Angela live in a lovely home in Pacifica, with a spectacular view of Linda Mar Beach, the best surfing beach on exclusive Pedro Point. When their kids were small, they renovated their home and built an au pair unit underneath for the nanny. Fast-forward a few years. The kids are older,...
Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles
October 2nd, 2011
Built in 1923 in the Italian-Spanish Renaissance style, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel is the grande dame of Los Angeles hotels. This lavish property served as a set locale for many films including Chinatown, Ghostbusters, A Star is Born, and Wedding Crashers, as well as dozens of television shows like The West Wing, 24, Nip/Tuck, and...