…small Gulf state. In fact, the country of Qatar, approximately the size of New Jersey, will be hosting the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament! There is a massive construction effort to get ready for the tournament like I’ve never seen before all around the country. Most people never get out of Doha, the capital. So I decided to take a tour of the North of Qatar. The North of Qatar is a strange place. It’s strange because it is so different from Doha…
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The 30 Best Hotels in the World
January 3, 2017 by 29 Comments
…city. In truth, I could’ve included at least 5 hotels from London, Paris, New York and Bali to name a few. I included 3 hotels from South Africa and likely could’ve had 10! So those are my only real parameters for this list…what do you think of the 30 best hotels in the world? 30 W Hotel in Scottsdale, USA 29 Le Meridian in Bora Bora, French Polynesia 28 Montage Deer Valley in Park City, USA 27 Birkenhead House in Hermanus, South Africa 26 Chatea…
My Perfect Trip to London
February 10, 2017 by 31 Comments
…ed #10 on the list. It’s a downstairs bar that looks like something out of New York’s Lower East Side. The drinks were cool and the atmosphere was more date-y…meaning people were on dates. I only stayed for one, as I was getting tired and headed to my last bar. The Gibson is the new kid on the block. The bar itself looks completely basic but the creations that came from it were spectacular. I’ve never seen more garnishes used in cocktails in my li…
Long Weekend in Scottsdale
March 14, 2017 by 15 Comments
…is was my first time staying there. On arrival, after the long flight from New York, it was time to chill at the pool, relax and have a few drinks before a spa treatment. The spa at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is awesome. It really is. I’ve been to many and this is right up there with the top ones I’ve experienced. The locker rooms feature impeccable steam, sauna and whirlpool. The common co-ed area features a fantastic waterfall hot tub and a ro…
36 Holes in Scottsdale, Arizona
May 2, 2017 by 12 Comments
…cottsdale, Arizona amongst other things! It was a busy week taking me from New York to Chicago to Las Vegas to Scottsdale. I took the 6:30am American Airlines shuttle from Las Vegas landing at 7:30am into Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix. I waited for 30 minutes until my buddy Joe landed from LA. The clubs took a while to come out so we ended up missing our initial tee time at the Pinnacle Course at Troon North. However, what we then saw was world-cl…
Podcast With The Navy Seal Who Killed Osama Bin Laden
May 23, 2017 by 12 Comments
…o were directly affected. Moreover, to Americans everywhere, the people of New York, Washington DC and those that fought terror to the death onboard flight 93 that crashed in Pennsylvania. Rob and Seal Team 6 are American heroes and have my deepest respect and gratitude. I want to thank my friend Mike Safo, the 94th Precinct in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and the New York Police Department. It was a little overwhelming doing a podcast in front of 70 poli…
2 Days in Langkawi, Malaysia
September 20, 2017 by 11 Comments
…then a quick 90-minute flight up to Langkawi on Air Asia. I stayed at the new St. Regis resort. I love the St. Regis. I mean who doesn’t? The St. Regis Langkawi is new so it’s in great shape, the suites are big, the pool is gorgeous and the food is excellent. The beds were very comfortable although they had hard pillows; which I hate. However, what separates the St. Regis from a place like the Westin next door is the service. Employees know you…
Singapore Grand Prix
September 25, 2017 by 11 Comments
…d chat with Jean Georges himself. Turns out he lives pretty close to me in New York City! Qualifying was fun to watch because it was a learning experience for me. I had never watched qualifying before and didn’t really know how it worked. My buddy Stewart, who led our small group, was a bastion of knowledge and I was like a sponge taking all the information in. I feel like I am an expert now! I knew Formula 1 fans were passionate but I didn’t real…
Weekend in Miami
December 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
…nks and a cool vibe. But the rooftop bar is where it’s at. That’s the best new trend in Miami and most major US cities, rooftop bars. I love the elevator up to Sugar in Brickell Another great rooftop bar we went to in Miami was over in Brickell at a place called Sugar. I had been a few times before and I’d argue it’s one of the top rooftop bars in the world that I’ve been to. We loved it. Brickell is a hot new part of town that is almost completel…
The Pueblo Bonito Golf and Spa Resorts in Los Cabos, Mexico
December 6, 2017 by 6 Comments
…nd I really thought it was excellent. Pillow bar on my bed I stayed in the new Tower Suites at the Pacifica. I had a great suite with a large living room area, a table, large bathroom, great shower and comfortable bed. The best thing about the bed was they offered a pillow bar so you could choose your pillow based on softness preference. I personally like my pillows extra soft so I slept like a baby! The suite also had a private plunge pool just o…
