IDEAL NEW ENGLAND GETAWAY ~ Emerson Inn by the Sea Seeking an escape from heat and humidity to an oasis of calm where sea breezes keep you comfortable during the day and refresh you at night, we went to the Emerson Inn By The Sea in Rockport, Massachusetts for a 3-day retreat from big-city life. …
Spring Fling in NYC: The Perfect Weekend Getaway
When I left NYC for the West Coast seven years ago, I promised myself one thing: I will return every year. I envisioned a glorious annual overdose on Manhattan magic, a year’s fill of Broadway, museums, dining, art and culture, all condensed in one long weekend. And it only took seven years to make it…
Pennsylvania 6 DC, heating up Washington’s restaurant scene!
As we first walked into Pennsylvania 6 DC , Washington’s new, spacious upscale restaurant named after the oldest working phone number in New York City — Pennsylvania 6-5000 — which happens to have inspired one of my favorite big band era songs — I was awestruck by the gorgeous bar. We sat down there, and…
Restaurant Nora in Washington DC : The Art of Healthy Living
Dinner at Restaurant Nora, a little gem near Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., is a true treat for the senses. Offering DC’s top classic farm-to-table cuisine, it reflects an elemental philosophy of cuisine that your food should be as healthy for you as it is delicious to consume, a philosophy about which the charming…
Phillips Club in New York : 3 reasons to stay there!
Phillips Club at Lincoln Square in New York City : Three great reasons to stay there! My favorite place to stay on the Upper West Side of New York City is the Phillips Club at Lincoln Square, on west 66th street. Here are three great reasons for my choice: 1. You get an…
Summertime dog sled ride in Skagway, Alaska!
Skagway . Alaska’s famous wildlife makes for superb viewing, but give me a well-trained pack of Alaskan sled dugs for a summer wheeled sled ride and then some puppies for cuddling to complete the Alaskan native “animal” experience. Mix in some spectacular mountain views and some Alaskan tall tales, and you have a very memorable…
The Best of Juneau, Alaska!
Juneau . Juneau, the Capital of Alaska, has a lot to offer tourists. Do we go see the famous Mendenhall Glacier, or take a boat safari out to see the sea mammals, including humpback whales, or do we take a nature walk in the National Forest where bears roam free and sockeye salmon swim…
Strangers in Paradise … Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan Imagine a paradise for salmon fishing … thousands of pink salmon running upstream through miles of fresh creek water which flows into their spawning grounds in Margaret Lake. The creek runs through Tongass National Forest, the largest forest in the U.S. which happens to cover most of southeast Alaska, and is just…
The historic houses of St. Michaels on Chesapeake Bay!
St. Michaels. The main charm of the town of St. Michaels, on the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, lies with the eclectic collection of buildings which make up its central part. Thirty five or so historic buildings, dating as far back as 1750, are clustered in a small number of streets near the…
Maryland Blue Crabs on the shores of Chesapeake Bay!
Maryland Blue Crabs. The table we had reserved for lunch had been prepared before our arrival at the Crab & Steak House restaurant. The table was now fully covered by a large sheet of brown paper, and a large bucket, a large roll of paper, mallets, forks and knives were laid out on the…