Places to Stay: The Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana
By J.C. Thomas New Orleans is one of the world’s most enticing vacation destinations thanks to its totally unique heritage and culture. Formative years as a French, and briefly Spanish, colony shaped the sights and sounds of the city so profoundly that it seems any sense of generic Anglo-American-ness simply cannot, will not, take root. […]
Places to Stay: Hotel St. Pierre, New Orleans, Louisiana
By J.C. Thomas There are some vacation destinations for which any decent hotel will do. You just need a clean, comfortable room in a convenient location. New Orleans, especially the French Quarter, is not one of those destinations. This is a singular place of magic and idiosyncrasy, where anything bland or unremarkable simply will not […]
Museum Monday: Moab Giants, Moab, Utah
As a popular southwest tourist destination, Moab, Utah, is best known for its proximity to Arches and Canyonlands national parks. Its red-rock desert landscape, cut through by the Colorado River, is also a spectacular playground for all kinds of outdoor adventures such as mountain biking, off-roading and thrilling jet boat rides. But there’s a whole […]
A versatile weekend itinerary for art, food & fun in San Francisco
By J.C. Thomas San Francisco is such an exceptional destination that crafting a weekend itinerary can pose a real challenge. There are so many iconic things to see, do and eat in the city, and a one-night stay can only be stretched so far. Embrace the challenge, though, and the reward will be two days […]
Stay with Sojourn and live like a local during your Washington, D.C. trip
By J.C. Thomas Anyone planning a trip to Washington, D.C. for any reason—work, an internship, weekend getaway, or family vacation—will find no shortage of accommodation options. Hotels in the nation’s capital span from budget-friendly chains to the most luxurious of global brands. But, give some serious consideration to the benefits of residential-style short-term rentals such […]
Dining, dancing, sightseeing and memory-making on a Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise
By J.C. Thomas Making the most of a family trip to Philadelphia means lots of walking, a full immersion into American history, and the excitement of exploring such a busy, vibrant and all-around awesome city. By the evening, you want to keep exploring. You want to eat some good food and sip a cool drink […]
Stay at The Plaza Hotel for an Immersive Downtown Las Vegas Experience
By J.C. Thomas An intriguing characteristic of Las Vegas is its compulsion for constant reinvention while always keeping a tight grip on nostalgia. The city will blithely demolish its oldest icons (RIP Tropicana, Stardust et. al.) while enticing tens of millions of annual visitors with the promise of vintage glamor. They come in pursuit of […]
A First Timer’s Guide to Atlanta, Georgia
Of all the awesome American cities worth flying to from California, Atlanta, Georgia, is surely among the most enticing. One of the most visited cities in the United States, it is packed with diverse tourist attractions that appeal to all ages and vacation styles. Atlanta’s communities are diverse and creative, with a vibrant, modern cityscape […]
Stay at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa for Pismo Beach Perfection
By J.C. Thomas Pismo Beach is the quintessential Central Coast beach town. Getaway perfection is found in Pismo’s setting, just off Highway 101, midway between LA and the Bay Area, with stunning oceanfront scenery and a relaxed, visitor-friendly vibe. These enticing attributes are all amplified when you stay at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa, a […]
At Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a Captivating Culinary Adventure Awaits
By George Christopher Thomas Las Vegas has a legendary plethora of choices for entertainment and activities. One of the most universally appealing of them is going out to eat and embracing options for the finest of fine dining. Getting dressed up, feeling a little formal and dedicating an evening to a world-class restaurant can be […]
My Legacy Experience on the Napa Valley Wine Train
By Cristina Bolis Napa Valley has always held a special allure for me, a land where rolling vineyards meet sun-soaked hills, and every sip of wine tells a story. Recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing the Napa Valley Wine Train’s Legacy Experience, a journey that not only delighted my palate but also nourished my […]
Museum Monday: The Getty Villa Museum, Pacific Palisades
Contemporary Southern California couldn’t be much further in time and space from the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome and Etruria. However, at the Getty Villa Museum in Pacific Palisades, a stone’s throw from Malibu, these distinct cultures come together in a splendid showcase of classical art and architecture. The lavish Getty Villa, a precise recreation […]