The state of Hawaii has some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Maui is lined with top luxury hotels in Wailea and Kaanapali while Waikiki is littered with luxury hotels as well. What I didn’t know was that there are two Four Seasons Lanai. There is one at the beach and one lodge […]
Tinian: Where the Atomic Age Began
April 8, 2013 by 36 Comments
The peaceful island and village of Tinian is pretty unimposing these days on the surface. A small village with a massive $200 million casino along with some abandoned runways are basically what you see flying in. However, it’s what’s beyond the surface that makes Tinian one of the most fascinating places I have ever visited. […]
The Marshall Islands
March 28, 2013 by 45 Comments
The Marshall Islands have seen their share of conflict in the past century. Originally settled by the Germans, the Japanese took over when they declared war on Germany in World War I. It stayed that way until the US defeated the Japanese to end World War II. Since the end of the war, the islands […]
How to Get to Stonehenge from London
March 14, 2013 by 23 Comments
Stonehenge is one of the worlds greatest and oldest mysteries. Everybody knows about it but nobody knows exactly what it is. Historians, philosophers and pundits have been hypothesizing what it means or what it was for centuries but nobody really knows. That’s what’s cool about Stonehenge. It’s a mystery. Stonehenge is located some 90 miles […]
5 Awesome Things to do in Sydney
February 25, 2013 by 24 Comments
Sydney is my favorite city in the world. There are so many reasons that I cannot even begin to list them all but it comes down to great people, scenery, hotels, restaurants, beaches and things to do. Here are 5 awesome things to do in Sydney! 1. Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge One of the […]
Old Quebec City is a Slice of Europe in Canada
February 4, 2013 by 20 Comments
While St. Pierre and Miquelon is the only part of France left in North America; Quebec City is far and away the most European city in North America. Quebec City just oozes France around the magical streets of Vieux Quebec or Old Quebec City. Its charming cobblestone streets snake around hilly curves much like Montmartre […]
Ferrari Racing in Las Vegas
January 28, 2013 by 22 Comments
I’ve spent a ton of time in Las Vegas. I’ve literally been about 100 times. Vegas is a great place to see and do a ton of different things. I don’t do Vegas like your typical guy who goes once or twice a year and goes on an insane drunken bender. I have friends there […]
The Oxygen Masks Came Down
January 24, 2013 by 42 Comments
I’ve flown thousands of flights on over 200 different airlines across six continents. Never in my flying life, has anything happened like what happened today. On my flight from Newark to Fort Lauderdale aboard United Airlines, the cabin depressurized; the oxygen masks came down; and for about 10-12 minutes; I thought I might die. United […]
Top 20 Travel Songs
January 17, 2013 by 10 Comments
I love music-everybody loves music. For me, music is best when I associate it with a certain place, time in my life or person. The same goes with travel. Some songs just elicit thoughts of being on the road. Perhaps the song reminds you of a place, a bar, a road trip or someone you […]
27 New Years Travel Resolutions From Top Travelers and Writers
December 27, 2012 by 23 Comments
As 2012 ends and 2013 rapidly approaches, we all find ourselves looking ahead to the New Year. While some get caught up in the festivities and some don’t-all of us review our 2012 and look ahead to the new year. So as one of the world’s most traveled people and a travel writer, I got […]
