140 Character Overview: Funky boutique bungalows on remote stretch of CR’s Central Pacific Coast. Black sand beach, swoon-worthy sunsets. At one with Mother Nature. The Vibe: This place is magical. With roughly 20 colorful private bungalows lining the beach, Alma del Pacifico is what California architect Sherill Broudy imagined Costa Rican vernacular architecture to look like when he designed the resort. Made of stucco, polished wood and mosaic tile all in cool colors, the roof lines have a […]
Posts categorized: Hotels
From The New York EDITION to the new Whitney, there’s so much to see and do in New York before summer’s end. If you’re planning a late summer trip, I’ve got you covered with something new in every category: Do, Eat, Drink Shop and Stay, plus one bonus—my favorite sailboat-turned-oyster bar, Grand Banks, is back for its second season on the Hudson River. Do – The new Whitney With last fall’s Jeff Koons retrospective marking the final exhibition in its longtime Upper East […]
140 Character Overview: Tower of sexiness straddling the High Line in NYC’s Meatpacking District. Peek-a-boo exhibitionist rooms, all mirrors & windows. Party spot. The Vibe: The epitome of a trendy New York City hotel, The Standard High Line (848 Washington St., New York; 212-645-4646) is a hot spot destination in the Meatpacking District. More than just a place to lay your head at night, New Yorkers flock to The Standard for weekend day drinking and ping pong at the Biergarten, […]
140 Character Overview: Sexy, sleek digs in LA’s Koreatown with an industrial-chic vibe by trendsetting Sydell Group. Views of Hollywood Hills. F & B by Roy Choi. The Vibe: Ultra modern with exposed concrete walls, California cool design flourishes and contemporary art pieces. A trendy spot with plenty of dining diversions, the rooms are nurturing abodes with high tech amenities (like electronic curtains for the floor to ceiling windows) perfect for luxuriating. The Location: Los Angeles’ Koreatown is an up-and-coming […]
Sep 29
2014
2014
All-Inclusive Resorts: Yay or Nay?
I stayed at my first all-inclusive resort this month in Riviera Maya, Mexico  for the Travel Bloggers Exchange (TBEX) North America Conference. The 2,500 room (read: massive) Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort is one of seven in a family of all-inclusives across the Yucatan Peninsula. In the end, it didn’t add up to my ideal vacation experience. My biggest problem was the lack of quality food and drink. I also wasn’t impressed by the massive (slightly worse for wear) […]
Aug 15
2014
2014
Introducing #POTW aka Pic of the Week
In an effort to keep my Wanderlust Chameleon readers in the loop with my wanderings, I thought I’d introduce a new column, “Pic of the Week.” As a travel/lifestyle writer and editor, I’m constantly on the move, scoping out trends and news, and gathering material for upcoming stories for various publications. With “Pic of the Week,” I thought I could distill the highlight of my week into a single pic and “pick” (get the double entendre, there?). Think of […]
I’ve never been able to fully wrap my head around the idea of a “staycation.” For one thing, I think the word is ridiculous (hence, the quotation marks surrounding it). For another, I think I’ve always conjured an image of checking into the Hampton Inn near Hwy 41 in Cartersville, Georgia–which shouldn’t be anyone’s idea of a sought after vacation. Mostly, it seems like a silly waste of money. If you’ve already got a roof over your head, why spend […]
There’s a little something I love to do, and that is luxuriate. It’s a way to approach life. It’s a state of mind. It’s lounging in comfortable environs, savoring every morsel of a gourmet meal, reveling in a beautifully written sentence, relishing the touch of a fine silk or cashmere (even George Costanza said he’d drape himself in velvet if it was socially acceptable). It’s akin to the art of doing nothing. I’ve always said that I’m not much of […]
Feeling a little stir crazy anticipating the New Year? If you’re dying for one last escape in 2013, consider an easy getaway only an hour’s travel from Miami. Whether it’s the life of luxury in Boca Raton, a jet set escape to the west coast of Florida or a true disconnect in the middle of the pale blue waters of the Bahamas’ Out Islands, there’s an escape for every type of traveler here. Boca Raton Resort & Club The iconic […]
With three signature restaurants — Hakkasan, Gotham Steak and Scarpetta — and the always buzzing Bleau Bar in its dazzling lobby, the pleasure dome that is the Fontainebleau Miami Beach is breathing new life into its cocktail program with the help of newly appointed corporate mixologist Hector Acevedo. A trio of new cocktails have been introduced to each of these establishments, highlighting a range of techniques and creative concepts from new twists on classics to the molecular avant garde. To take a virtual […]
