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Maui’s Top Five Spas: Each One, A Singular Sensation

Apr 6, 2010  |   Contributor: Debbi & William D. Kickham, Esq.  |  2 Comments

The Best Spas: Who doesn’t love a great massage? Or a facial? Or just a gentle rubdown with a velvet glove, for that matter. On Maui, I (lucky me!) got to experience a wealth of wonderful treatments that are everything to write home about. Here’s the ultimate shakedown.

Ritz-Carlton Kapalua
Let me put it this way: I entered as D-lister Kathy Griffin, channeled my inner Angelina, and exited on the A-list. And that’s pretty much what you should expect at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua’s Waihua Spa, with its warm, welcoming ambience. Here, I experienced the signature Kapalua Castaway ($225 for 80 minutes, plus 20% gratuity), which is ideal if you’re seeking the ... Read More

Winery Review: Lange Estate Winery and Vineyards in Oregon

Mar 24, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in Oregon: Ever since Lange Estate Winery and Vineyards was established in 1987, the even hand of Winemaker Don Lange has been praised far and wide.... Read More

The Moonrise Hotel, St. Louis: Stay in The Loop

Mar 24, 2010  |   Contributor: Bijan Bayne  |  1 Comment

Luxury Hotels: Smack in the middle of the booming, luminescent night life of St. Louis' trendy Loop district is a section of town where you can knock down pins near where President Obama knocks down pies (pizza, that is).... Read More

Resort Review: The Meritage Resort & Spa in Napa, California

Mar 23, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Luxury Resorts: Set in its own little world with easy access to all the Napa Valley has to offer, The Meritage Resort and Spa provides wine tourers an idyllic place to reside as they tour, taste, and play.... Read More

Winery Review: Kiamie Wine Cellars in Paso Robles, California

Mar 23, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: There is no doubt that the robust grapes of West Paso Robles’ mountainside vineyards result in notable wines, especially when they are used to create the exceptional blends of Kiamie Wine Cellars.... Read More

Winery Review: Cliff Lede Vineyards in Napa Valley

Mar 11, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: When Canadian businessman Cliff Lede (LAY-dee) first happened upon the site of his future 60-acre vineyard in the northern part of the Stags Leap District in 2002, he was delighted to find some of his favorite Bordeaux vines... Read More

Winery Review: Château Julien Wine Estate in Carmel Valley, California

Mar 8, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: Inspired by the travels of wine lovers Bob and Patty Brower, Château Julien Wine Estate was born in 1982.... Read More

Winery Review: Camellia Inn in Sonoma County

Mar 5, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: Home to more than 80 different varieties of camellias and birthplace to a distinctive wine label, Camellia Inn embodies the beauty and classic elegance of its namesake flower.... Read More

Winery Review: Black Stallion Winery in Napa Valley, California

Mar 4, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: Located on a picturesque stretch of the Silverado Trail, Black Stallion Winery recalls the rustic charm of early California.... Read More

Winery Review: Clarbec Wines in Sonoma County

Feb 22, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: For more than a century, strong-minded women have made an invaluable impact on Sonoma County and Glen Oaks Ranch, the land that now grows Clarbec wines.... Read More

Vdara at CityCenter: New Luxury Boutique Hotel in Las Vegas

Feb 17, 2010  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Hotel Review: We were not kidding when we said Vdara is a breath of fresh air in Las Vegas. This luxury boutique hotel is a perfect escape from its smoky casino counterparts.... Read More

Winery Review: Briar Rose Winery in Temecula, California

Feb 16, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: The storybook cottage of Snow White is a fitting home for Briar Rose Winery.... Read More

Winery Review: Wente Vineyards in Livermore, California

Feb 12, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: Last year marked the 125th anniversary of Wente Vineyards. It’s a remarkable testament to perseverance that German immigrant Carl Heinrich Wente founded a wine legacy in 1883 that is still owned and operated by fourth- and f... Read More

Winery Review: Chatom Vineyards in Calaveras County, California

Feb 12, 2010  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

Wineries in California: Upon first meeting Gay Callan, the petite owner of Chatom Vineyards, it’s hard to believe she’s a farmer and self-made businesswoman. But that’s precisely what she is.... Read More

Review: 47 Park Street, London - A Marriott Residence

Feb 12, 2010  |   Contributor: Carol Driver

Review: I make my way from Marble Arch station, battling against the wind and the rain, which is so strong, my flimsy umbrella threatens to pop inside out.... Read More

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