The last time I was in Sydney, I was amazed at the spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the harbor and the famous opera house. I snapped this shot just after sunrise, when the sun finally broke through the morning clouds. Moments earlier, the sky exploded with pinks, yellows and oranges, which I also captured…
Category Archives: Travel: Spas
72 Hours at Grand Velas Los Cabos, 27 photos
The original Grand Velas revolutionized the all-inclusive resort sector in the Riviera Maya when it opened there more than 10 years ago. And now comes Grand Velas Los Cabos, which is guaranteed to be a game-changer for Mexico’s Baja Peninsula…
Hotel Review: Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad, India
On the outskirts of modern, high-tech Hyderabad, on a hilltop in the heart of the Old City, one of India’s finest historic palaces recently opened as a luxury hotel…
Quick Look: Pangkor Laut, Malaysia
There is no airport on the island of Pangkor Laut. There is merely a helipad and a dock. Getting there is half the fun. Here’s a quick look at this luxury private island resort off the coast of Malaysia. The resort’s helicopter met me at the Kuala Lumpur airport. I returned to the mainland by the resort’s private yacht.
Is this the Best Hotel Ad Ever?
I published this a while back but watched it again today and fell in love with it all over. It’s an amazing short film by Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts. I’ve stayed at a few Shangri-La hotels around the world, including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, Penang, Tokyo, Sydney and Vancouver. Loved every one.
Learning to Meditate w/ Deepak Chopra
I was awakened by a dream. It was my first attempt at meditation, and instead of finding enlightenment or inner peace, I fell asleep in my chair. I was at The Chopra Center in Carlsbad, California, a mind and body wellness retreat that intertwines…
The Riviera Maya’s Best Spas
The jet pool at Grand Velas The Riviera Maya boasts more destination spas per square mile???plus a better beach???than anywhere else in Mexico. And nestled among the meandering lagoons of Mayakoba, ensconced on its own miniature island, the 17,000…
