Archive | July, 2009

The Interview: Scott Medintz, Oyster Hotel Reviews

The Interview: Scott Medintz, Oyster Hotel Reviews

Posted on 29 July 2009

  Kid Rock, Janet Jackson and Chace Crawford are among the celebs who stay or hang out at the Gramercy Park Hotel, according to Oyster Hotel Reviews. Courtesy of Oyster… Continue reading »

Word of Mouth: Music, Words, Gear

Word of Mouth: Music, Words, Gear

Posted on 29 July 2009

A few of my favorite things for summer …. I’ve been listening to Brazilian Café, the latest release by Putumayo. It's a compilation of samba, jazz and bossa nova by… Continue reading »

Smart Deals: Yachts of Seabourn for 65% Off

Smart Deals: Yachts of Seabourn for 65% Off

Posted on 28 July 2009

THE DEAL: The Yachts of Seabourn has a "Yachting Collection Savings" promotion that includes the entire 2010 season of European and Asian cruises. The savings range from 45% to 65%… Continue reading »

The Coast of Summer

The Coast of Summer

Posted on 23 July 2009

Stonington Harbor, courtesy of the Inn at Stonington. The most relaxing summer reading I can think of is a book by Anthony Bailey called The Coast of Summer. This longtime… Continue reading »

Diplomatic Gifts – Moscow Shares its Treasures

Diplomatic Gifts – Moscow Shares its Treasures

Posted on 22 July 2009

16th century steel helmet with mask from Iran. Courtesy of Sackler Gallery. Reviewed by Bobbie Leigh When President Obama  presented the Queen of England with an iPod on his last… Continue reading »

Smart Deal of the Week: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Smart Deal of the Week: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Posted on 22 July 2009

  THE DEAL: "Everyone's an Original" deal at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. I've long been a Fairmont fan and the "Everyone's an Original" rates at any of Fairmont's 60 plus… Continue reading »

SMART DEAL OF THE WEEK: Jekyll Island Club

SMART DEAL OF THE WEEK: Jekyll Island Club

Posted on 16 July 2009

THE HOTEL: Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekyll Island, GAThis National Historic Landmark has 63 holes of golf, as well as tennis, horseback riding and a shuttle to a beach side… Continue reading »

Welcome to One Great College Town

Welcome to One Great College Town

Posted on 16 July 2009

Musicians at the Burlington Farmers Market. Photo by Ed Wetschler by Ed Wetschler   The People’s Republic of Vermont is a state of mind — and culture — that I’ve… Continue reading »

Toy Story

Toy Story

Posted on 15 July 2009

  General Motors Oldsmobile Two-Door Sedan, 1955; with trailer. Yonezawa Gangu. Yoku Tanaka Collection. Reviewed by Deborah Hay If you fancy vintage cars, baby-boomer memorabilia or cool mid-century design, there’s… Continue reading »

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