5 Great Deals for Food-Loving Travelers

Posted by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, Special Contributor
Wine and food festivals
We all read about great food and wine festivals from coast to coast that seem like the perfect excuse to hop on a plane and indulge in a weekend full of oysters, sparkling wines, truffles, or some... read more

Where to Eat, Sleep, and Play on St. Croix

Posted by Area Daily, Special Contributor
St. Croix
The cruise ship-free island of St. Croix is a water lover's paradise, offering great snorkeling, diving, and sailing. Christiansted, the main town, has a Danish 18th-century feel, with its... read more

11 Ultra Gourmet Hotel Minibars

Posted by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, Special Contributor
Chatwal Hotel, NYC
Hotel minibars are usually associated with a desperate post-sightseeing kind of hunger. Desperate because traditional minibar options have been $11 tins of almonds, $9 small bottles of water, and a... read more

Wine Regions to Watch in 2012

Posted by Darren Humphreys of Travel Sommelier, Special Contributor
Wine Regions to Watch in 2012
We are fortunate to be living in a “golden age” of wine. Never before have there been so many easily available choices of grape varietals and blends from such a vast number of countries.... read more

Weekender’s Guide to Aspen

Posted by Area Daily, Special Contributor
Apsen
Whether you’re looking to take to the slopes, snowshoe across the mountains, or just keep warm with a smooth scotch, Aspen will never disappoint. Area Daily correspondent Lisa Loverro takes us... read more

Celebrities’ Favorite Sun-Drenched Getaways

Posted by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, Special Contributor
Las Ventanas al Paraiso
From Capri to Cabo and the Maldives to Miami, Hollywood’s stars know just where to go to get away from it all in fabulous style. And they don’t let a little thing like weather get in the... read more

New York City’s First-Ever Hotel Week

Posted by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, Special Contributor
Hyatt 48 Lex
New York City broke a record last year by welcoming more than 50 million visitors to its legendary skyline. And in an effort to keep that going, eight hotels are participating in the city's (and... read more

5 Bites of Phoenix

Posted by Nicole Campoy-Leffler, Special Contributor
Saguaro Hotel
Phoenix may be a sprawling city, but with nearly 325 days of sunshine each year, it is also a haven for travelers seeking well-being and relaxation. In recent years, the city’s been ramping up... read more