Category: U. S. Travel
Floribbean Cuisine Near Disney World
Anand Srinivasan contributed this guest post. I didn’t know something called “Floribbean cuisine” existed until I visited Disney World a year back. I was on a six month business trip to the United States and prior to this trip, the only “American food” I had ever tasted was at the KFCs and McDonalds back home […]
Chicago – 12 Insider Travel Tips
Who says you can’t go home again? I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and went back to visit family just recently. What I found was a beautiful city with flowers blooming along litter-free sidewalks – in stark contrast to the “Windy City” I remember. I was happy to re-visit my favorite landmarks – the […]
Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George
Georgia O’Keeffe, American (1887-1986) Lake George [formerly Reflection Seascape], 1922 Oil on canvas, 16 1/4 x 22 in. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Gift of Charlotte Mack © Georgia O’Keeffe Museum/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York I don’t often travel across the country to see an art exhibit, but Georgia O’Keeffe is one of […]
San Diego Trip Planning
Some people are ho-hum about their home town, but not me. I’ve lived in San Diego most of my life and appreciate it more every day. When I’m in Balboa Park, I gape at the truly elegant Spanish Colonial architecture as if I was seeing it for the first time. I never tire of watching […]
San Diego Padres, Omni Hotel & Petco Park
San Diego Padres invited us downtown – and we gladly accepted. In a city like San Diego, it’s easy to have a great travel experience without really leaving home. The first time my husband and I went to a San Diego Padres game, we discovered that – while we apparently weren’t paying attention – downtown San Diego […]
Farmers Markets for Authentic Travelers
Farmers markets are great places to connect with the local lifestyle of a place you’re visiting. Luscious red tomatoes, carrots with frilly green tops…and what’s that spikey thing? It’s fun to see what’s grown nearby and get inside information – and maybe samples – from the vendors. Suddenly, dining out is more fun, as you order dishes […]
Library Hotel, NYC – Check It Out
“Hey, Elizabeth, my mom’s coming into town and my apartment is too small for her to stay here. Can you suggest a good hotel?” As I said in Planning a Trip to New York, I rely on locals for dining tips and ideas on things-to-do, but they often ask me about places to stay. […]
Planning a Trip to New York
There was a time when I felt overwhelmed by the Big Apple’s options. That was before I learned to rely on the advice of friends and family who live there. Now planning a trip to New York is a piece of cake. I send out emails, make a few phone calls and – voila […]
Alaska Dog Sledding
When we planned our trip to Alaska, I was told we’d be too early for dog sledding, but there were other factors to consider – such as the wedding we were attending – and I had no choice but to accept that Alaska dog sledding wouldn’t be on our agenda. Or so I thought, until […]
Winner of the La Jolla Getaway
AND THE WINNER IS… The randomly selected winner of our La Jolla Getaway is Jenni Prisk. Congratulations Jenni! We will contact you through the email address you provided when you subscribed, and we hope you and a guest will enjoy your La Jolla adventure. This getaway was sponsored by Hotel La Jolla, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, Cusp Dining […]
Can I buy you a drink in La Jolla?
Kimpton’s Hotel La Jolla has a great little lounge on the garden level near the swimming pool. Guests enjoy a cozy fire that takes the chill off the night air and the sound of palm trees swaying overhead. I live nearby and walk past “Hiatus” a couple of time a week. Can I buy you […]
One of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns
I minored in English and taught school for ten years, so you’d think I’d be able to write instructions clearly – but apparently not. I’ve heard from several Authentic Luxury Travel followers who assume they are automatically entered in the “La Jolla Getaway” because they are subscribers. Not so. The way our system handles contests requires […]
Wonderful La Jolla Getaway Gets More Wonderful !
I’m excited to share with you that the “Wonderful La Jolla Getaway” we announced last week has attracted a lot of attention. In fact, two very cool local businesses have asked to be included. Surf Diva, the lengendary surf school in La Jolla Shores, has added a surf lesson for two people to the winner’s prize. Now […]
Win a Wonderful La Jolla, California, Getaway
The Hotel La Jolla, a Kimpton Hotel, is just a short stroll from La Jolla Shores Beach in San Diego’s favorite coastal community. The chic boutique property is home to Hiatus, a cozy garden-level lounge with a stylish fireplace, and Cusp Dining and Drinks, where Mediterranean meals are served with a panoramic ocean view. The […]
