My first visit to Scottsdale was an unexpected delight. My inaccurate preconceptions of this trendy, upscale destination banished as I relaxed into the warmth of the people and climate and the diversity of the landscape. Red-orange mountains rise dramatically from the desert floor and contrast neatly to green sagebrush and cacti. The Native American culture (more…)

First I have to say that I love the Riviera Maya area and this resort is one of the reasons. I have been fortunate to have stayed at the El Dorado Royale several times. And I will be returning to the area again soon. (more…)

I loved EVERYTHING about the Sandals Dunn’s River Villaggio Golf Resort & Spa, it has a very Italian romance feel in the Caribbean. I have stayed there three times, and I am ready to go back. When you turn off the main road, it’s pure paradise. The palm trees are bordering the driveway and then come the water fountains. You will be greeted by the hotel managers (more…)

I just returned from a 5 night stay at Couples Negril in Jamaica. Talk about hassle-free! After clearing Immigration/Customs, we headed for the Couples Lounge in the airport. As we walked up, the resort (more…)

The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa will fulfill your vision of an authentic Hawaiian resort. One frequent request from clients as they consult with me about where they’d like to stay while in Hawaii, is that they stay in a resort (more…)

In my 23 trips to Mexico including 8 to Cancun, I found the Riu Cancun to be my favorite resort. Cancun and the Mayan Riviera are my favorite destinations in the world. You’ve got the Caribbean water and white sand beaches plus the cultural highlights of the Mayan Ruins. (more…)

It’s not too late to plan an inexpensive yet memorable family vacation. The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines is about a 15 minute cab ride from Austin itself and sits on the edge of a natural forest preserve, the 1,100 acre McKinney Roughs Nature Park. (more…)

The Royal in Cancun, conveniently located in the heart of Cancun’s hotel Zone and just steps away from world- class shopping and exciting nightlife. The only beachfront Swim- up suites in town are (more…)

I just returned from visiting several hotels in Riviera Maya, Mexico. One of the hotels I stayed at is the Maroma Resort and Spa. This property is rated 4.5 star but really could be a (more…)

The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort is really elegant. It has all the amenities that you could ever want. Even their worst room is good. It has fabulous restaurants which while a (more…)

I like to stay at the Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa. I have previously stayed here before when it was known as the Camino Real. This property has one of the best beach spots in Cancun. The water is much (more…)

I highly recommend visiting St. Lucia where they have some wonderful resorts such as Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort, Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa and Sandals Halcyon Beach. These resorts are all wonderful and have their own special qualities (more…)

The “grand dame” of Toronto, the Fairmont Royal York stands a block square with 1300 rooms. The lobby has great staircases, plenty of marble and brass, mixed with modern updates, all displaying its 1920’s “birth”. (more…)