Category Archives: Travel

Fun for the Good of it

Posted on November 15, 2013 by debbie

Published on Cottages and Gardens New York City parks and libraries, Irish mansions, a ballet company, all will benefit from funds raised at recent parties. We stopped by some gala events —mark your calendars to join in on all of the … Continue reading →

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Savor Addis Ababa’s All-Night Feast Of Diversions

Posted on October 15, 2013 by debbie

Dusk to dawn Photo: © Sharon King Hoge Situated so close to the equator that evening arrives reliably every day around 6 p.m., the capital city of Ethiopia has a full complement of hours for after-5 enjoyment. Home of the … Continue reading →

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Proceed With Caution When Doing Business In Caracas

Posted on September 15, 2013 by debbie

Danger zone Photo: © Eagleflying | Dreamstime.com Stretching for 12 miles through the beautiful valley below Mount Avila, which separates the city from the sea, Caracas has been known as one of South America’s most cosmopolitan cities with historic sites, … Continue reading →

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Ningbo Mingles Global And Local, Historic And Modern

Posted on March 1, 2013 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Meander in Ningbo, China’s economic and export hub Photo: © www.ningboguide.com Hosting the likes of international firms from DuPont and Dow to Burberry and Exxon,Ningbo is an economic and export hub, but it isn’t strictly business … Continue reading →

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Queenstown, New Zealand, Hilton, eforea Spa

Posted on February 15, 2013 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Brighten up with stimulating treatments at eforea: spa at Hilton. Photo: © Hilton Hotels & Resorts After the 15-hour flight to Queenstown, New Zealand, I was groggy with jet lag, and the spa treatment Hilton proposed … Continue reading →

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New Zealand’s Hilton Auckland Hotel

Posted on February 15, 2013 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Photo: © Hilton Arrival/Check-In: Nautically designed to look like an ocean liner jutting into Waitemata Harbour at the tip of Princes Wharf, the Auckland Hilton can be a windy walk to the end of the pier, … Continue reading →

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Beijing Nightlife

Posted on February 1, 2013 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Even after hours, there’s plenty to see in Beijing Photo: © Chrispyphoto | Dreamstime.com Sprawling over an area larger than the state of Connecticut and bursting with creative energy, Beijing may not rival the fashionable cosmopolitan … Continue reading →

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The Prince George Hotel

Posted on November 15, 2012 by debbie

Photo: © The Prince George Hotel Arrival/Check-In: Spanning a block in the center of Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Prince George Hotel is a modern, red-brick structure furnished conservatively with mahogany tables and plush traditional carpets. Even though it was 2:45 a.m., the efficient 24-hour … Continue reading →

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Taipei: To The Top

Posted on November 1, 2012 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Take in Taipei’s monumental treasures, from old to new. Photo: © Minyun Zhou | Dreamstime.com When Chiang Kai-shek’s army fled from China to Taiwan, soldiers brought along the best of their culture from the mainland. Besides … Continue reading →

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The Songs Of Nova Scotia

Posted on September 21, 2012 by debbie

Published in Huffington Post The music is splendid and the setting is spectacular — with a picturesque harbor and charming Victorian houses built with signature “bump” porches, Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, is a charming vacation destination any time of year. But … Continue reading →

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The Titanic Road Show Goes On

Posted on May 15, 2012 by debbie

Published in Huffington Post After a month of centennial ceremonies, voyages, 3-D movie re-releases and think pieces, you might feel overwhelmed — or immersed, if you will — by the anniversary of the Titanic’s ill-fated voyage. There’s no question that … Continue reading →

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W St. Petersburg

Posted on April 15, 2012 by debbie

Arrival/Check-In: In keeping with its self-consciously stylish image — “luxury meets cutting-edge cool” — a simple W on an exterior wall of the renovated structure dating from 1775 is all that announces you’ve found St. Petersburg’s trendy W Hotel. Young … Continue reading →

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Grand Margherita Hotel, Sarawak

Posted on April 15, 2012 by debbie

Arrival/Check-In: The cool, modern lobby, infused with the scent of tropical flowers, is a welcome refuge from Borneo’s predictably humid weather, and the three people at the desk couldn’t have been more accommodating. Within minutes they sent me up to … Continue reading →

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G Hotel Penang

Posted on January 15, 2012 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Arrival/Check-in: Stretching almost 46 feet, the atrium lobby is designed to be an extension of the G Lounge, furnished with giant shaded chandeliers and island groups of upholstered ottomans and distinctive curvy chairs — named the … Continue reading →