Last time we flew, my son held onto a little plane that was from the Disney movie “Planes.” There is something comforting about holding a plane while you are in a plane, and that’s why KLM has launched Bluey last November to appeal to its tiniest travelers. This sprightly little plane (think Thomas the Tank Engine but […]

Ten years ago, I had a fabulous honeymoon on Maui and the Big Island. And yet when my friend asked for recommendations on what to buy as a wedding gift for a couple who will be taking a Hawaiian honeymoon, all I could think of was snorkel gear. We did bring our own snorkel gear […]

Were you among the 1 million people who filled Times Square to celebrate the arrival of 2015? I sure wasn’t and I had no desire to be. Freezing cold, no bathrooms and packed like a can of festive, light-up sunglasses-wearing sardines? No thanks. I was about three miles away at a friend’s family-friendly New Year’s […]

Paging all those who are unemployed. And those who are worried they might lose their jobs in the next six months. And those who have ever dreamed of living on a remote tropical island. Well, that should cover most of you. Tourism Queensland (as in Australia) has just launched a global search to fill "The […]

(photo by Frants) Lauren Liles just returned from her New Year’s snowboarding trip to Aspen, where she stayed at the hip Sky Hotel. With its happening lounge/pool/tub scene, it’s perfect for the younger partying crowd and even offers complimentary local Cadillac Escalade service for those who can tear themselves away from the hotel. Here’s what […]