Hello all! This past weekend I attended the annual New York Times Travel Show at the Jacob Javitz Center in NYC. In addition to discovering great deals and learning about various new travel options, I ... READ MORE »
Archives for January 2015
Off season is the best season – Napa valley exploring
This past weekend I took a quick three day trip to Napa valley for MLK weekend. Needing a break from the forever winter months in NYC, I found a great points deal with Delta Skymiles to SFO, and off I ... READ MORE »
Top 5ish Places to Visit in Turkey
1. Istanbul - The city on two continents with incredible history and culture. Don't forget to stock up on spices before you leave. 2. Cappadocia - Incredible natural beauty of rock formations (in ... READ MORE »
Castelo de Sao Jorge (St. George’s Castle)
St. George's Castle has some of the best views of the city of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal! I couldn't get enough of the views and this city. If you take the trolley up to the castle, the walk from ... READ MORE »
Xi’an – Terracotta warriors and more
The city of Xi'an in China is famous for the expansive feat that is the Terracotta warriors, but there is so much more that the city has to offer. During my recent trip to China I visited Beijing, ... READ MORE »
Perfection
Sipping a lychee martini, pool and beach-side at the Le Meridian Ko Samui. This resort was fabulous and beautiful, I could have spent months here. The only down side was that there wasn't a huge beach ... READ MORE »
Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
The Phi Phi islands are off the coast of southern Thailand. Their claim to fame is the filming of the movie, "The Beach" with Leonardo DiCaprio, on Maya Bay, one of the two bays among these islands. ... READ MORE »
Traversing the Streets of Mykonos Town
Mykonos is one of my favorite Greek Islands, and although the beaches are to die for, one of the things I liked best about Mykonos was actually the town. It is relatively big in ... READ MORE »
Red Beach, Santorini
Red Beach is my favorite beach of all of the varied (white, black and red) sand beaches in Santorini, a Greek island. The beach is a trek down the hill, but definitely worth it. If you have a fear of ... READ MORE »
Pamukkale, the “Cotton Castle”
This gorgeous natural wonder is located in Turkey. It is created by terraces of carbonate minerals that are left by flowing water, resulting in these travertines. Don't forget to bring a swim suit and ... READ MORE »