Image Credit: Houstonian Hotel Get into the holiday spirit with my friends at the Houstonian Hotel! Beginning Nov. 24, The Houstonian will kick off the holiday seasoning with the opening of Merry Mansions, a gigantic gingerbread house display! Hundreds of pounds of gingerbread and countless gumdrops and candies will be on display in the Great […]
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Amazing loo in an amazing green hotel
Cutting edge technology… in the bathroom? Maybe I just don’t get out enough, but I’ve never seen anything like this before.
World’s Most Expensive Environmentally Correct Hotel?
For it’s size, only 62 rooms, this could be one of the most expensive hotels in the world… The beautiful Bardessono boasts a PLATINUM LEDE certification – every aspect of this hotel was constructed to be environmentally friendly, and it is appealing.
Romance at Sunset
What a romantic setting! Imagine a sipping a cold glass of champagne as you watch the magnificent sun set over the rolling Texas Hill Country. That’s the view at Francesca’s restaurant at the Westin La Cantera Hotel and Spa. But, the view is only the beginning—the food is fantastic.
Win a Perfect Hill Country Getaway
I found the most charming, unique bed and breakfast in Fredericksburg called the Cotton Gin Village.
Mojito Madness!
Nothing cools you down like an ice cold Mojito – the flavors of fresh lime juice, mint and rum are incredibly refreshing. The key to making the perfect Mojito is to use fresh ingredients and to avoid a couple of very common mistakes-don’t tear the mint leaves for starters!
Topless Beaches
Topless beaches, expensive yachts, and exotic sportscars will certainly catch your eye in the South of France, but the medieval village of St. Paul de Vence will capture your heart. St. Paul de Vence is a step back in time – the tiny village winds its way up a steep hillside –the views of the […]
Discovery Junction
The Westin La Cantera Resort has it all – a beautiful getaway nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Nearby the exclusive Shops at La Cantera, Fiesta Texas, Sea World, the Texas Hill Country wineries.
Les Mars, a luxurious Sonoma hotel
If you’re celebrating something really special and want a first class, elegant, cozy place to stay in delightful Healdsburg, look no further than the Les Mars Hotel. A Relais & Chateau property. Their website is right. Les Mars combines old world luxury with modern technology and does so beautifully.
Farm to table at Francesca’s
This is the time of year to dine at Francesca’s to take in the great sunsets. Try their new Farm to Table menu—veggies and other items sourced from local producers. They really do taste better! Here Exec. Chef John Armstrong, IV shows you how to make a DELICIOUS, easy zucchini sauce to serve over scallops.