Having a husband whose career is in global development, it is always a challenge to find a destination that (1) he hasn’t already been and (2) is “worth” yet another plane ride. But the promise of a lesser-traveled Caribbean island with our own hillside villa and infinity pool was enough to entice us both to make the trip to Antigua.

After assurances that July weather in the Caribbean is generally mild, we were met with five sublimely ...

Let the beautiful blue waters of Jamaica’s southwestern coast wash away the stress for you and your group of up to eight travelers at Bluefields Bay Villas. Its signature Hermitage Villa is comprised of four bedrooms – two of them master – with an equal number of baths and expansive indoor and outdoor living areas. If the four-acre property above a 1,000-foot private waterfront don’t send guests into an immediate state of vacation bliss, then the three daily customized meals prepared by a personal ...


There are few things in life that can bring people together like a good dish of gelato. Though we might disagree when it comes to politics, which hotels have the best concierge service, or whether Lisbon is a ‘must see’ destination, I am pretty sure most everyone on this travel forum shares a common passion for gelato. From melon to licorice, pistachio to toasted black sesame, there are so many wonderful and gastronomically stimulating flavor combinations that the sheer variety alone would ...

Just returned from a wonderful getaway to Virgin Gorda in the BVIs. The water was perfect. We dodged a few hurricanes. We didn't have one drop of rain. Not many tourists "on island" at this time of the year. We did a day trip to Jost Van Dyke, the infamous Willy T, the Indians and the Caves for snorkeling. We stopped along the way and picked up guests at Scrub Island. Scrub has been a LL property for a little time. It is now owned by Marriott. It is a lovely location with a few ...

For anyone who keeps up with the entertainment news, Labor Day weekend was a big weekend for Philadelphia. Jay Z and Philadelphia hosted the Made in America Festival and I was there for the festivities as a guest of one of the bands. Ron Howard was on hand to film a documentary to come out in 2013.

The talent stayed in the Four Seasons and I have to say this hotel would be a nice addition to LL. Right on the Parkway where the Art Museum, Barnes Foundation, Rodin Museum and The Franklin ...