There are some things that fall under the only-in-Hawaii travel opportunities. A few examples? How about the amazing cuisine (fresh fruit! fresh fish! SPAM!), beautiful vistas, and of course, a culture that's rich in tradition. Most people have attend a…
It's as iconic as Ahh-nold's accent: Welcome to Venice's Muscle Beach. I like working out, but you're more likely to see me jogging versus, say, doing bench presses. I've always been curious about those body builders who pump iron at Venice's…
Planning a quick getaway? Why not try a weekend in Santa Barbara. As far as destinations, it's hard to beat Santa Barbara. It's got everything: mountains, beach, sunny skies, friendly people and lots of fun things to do. This is…
This Virgin Gorda destination might be one of the most beautiful spots in the Caribbean. The Baths National Park in Virgin Gorda are one of those places you need to see to believe. I experienced this breathtaking beach while on a Carnival…
Tommaso is a Brooklyn culinary institution. I love this Italian restaurant year-round-- it's classic food, family run and all set to a Sinatra soundtrack. However, at Christmastime, it's simply magnificent. There's opera singing, Christmas decorations and a decadent meal dubbed the Feast of…
There's nothing quite like Christmas in New York. It's a feast for the senses, especially the ears. What's Christmas without caroling? A few years ago, Big Apple Chorus invited me to sing with them at their annual South Street Seaport…
I love Antigua, and no that's not just the rum talking. Ha! As if I need to explain why this is a fun little Antiguan adventure. But in case you're looking for reasons to drink some local hooch on this…
Everyone wants to visit Italy in the summer, and who can really blame them? The weather is stunning, the beaches irresistible, and let's not forget gelato! That said, high tourism season is no picnic: hotels rates skyrocket, and you're waiting…
Heading to Memphis? Be sure to visit Sun Studios. I love pop culture and history. At Sun Studios in Memphis, you get a hefty wallop of both. This is the place where rock and roll was invented, literally. Greats like…
Typically, I don't ever like finding myself down a dark alley in a town I don't know at night. Heck, even in a town I do know! But I completely trusted my fixer in Bali, who led me down a…