Bruges could be Europe’s most perfect little medieval city. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historic significance, Bruges overflows with charm. Old graceful canals, ancient cobbled streets, distinctive gothic architecture, archaic cafes and bars fill the city. In addition, Bruges sports a variety of contemporary pleasures, such as fine hotels, divine restaurants, nice […]
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Posted 08 June 2018
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ACCOMMODATIONS § BARS § BEER § BELGIUM § BEVERAGES § BRUGGE § COCKTAILS § DRINKS § MUSEUMS § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL
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Tagged: Aperol, Belgium, Bruges, Café Vlissinghe, Cava, Choco-Story, Church of Our Lady, Flanders. Flemish Primitives, Frietmuseum, Groeninge Museum, Hotel Jan Brito, Madonna and Child, Michelangelo, St-Germain, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Visscherie Cocktail
Bruges Triennial 2018 contemporary art and architecture exhibition brings a new layer of excitement to Belgium and the already magical city. For the rest of summer—until mid-September—visitors to Bruges can enjoy not only the city’s constant pleasures (enchanting canals, medieval buildings, chocolate, beer and terrific restaurants), but also an exciting array of contemporary art and […]
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Posted 17 May 2018
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ARCHITECTURE § ART § BELGIUM § BRUGGE § TRAVEL
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Tagged: architecture, Art, Belgium, Bruges, Flanders, Flemish Region, Jason Kimoski, Jose Selgas, Lesley Chang, Lucia Cano, OBBA, Sangjoon Kwak, Segascano Pavilion, Sojung Lee, StudioKCA, The Bruges Whale, The Floating Island, Triennial Brugge 2018
It’s brand new and utterly wonderful. The Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort opened in February, 2018, and is already Panama City’s first-choice stay for golfers, business persons and luxury travelers. Located in the exclusive Santa Maria Panama community—eight miles from Panama City and seven miles from the Tocumen International Airport—the resort perfectly suits contemporary […]
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Posted 16 March 2018
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ACCOMMODATIONS § ART § BARS § BEVERAGES § BREAKFAST § COCKTAILS § GOLF § PANAMA § PANAMA CITY § RECIPES § RESORTS § RESTAURANTS § SPAS § TRAVEL
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Tagged: Anny Arroyave, Carlos Chombolin Alba, cocktail, Embera, Gatun Lake, Geisha coffee, Luxury Collection, Mestizo Restaurant, Panama, Panama City, PANAMA VIEJO, REPROSA, The Santa Maria Hotel & Golf Resort
The second I win the lottery, I’m calling Cal-a-Vie and booking an extended stay. Why do I love the spa? Here are just a few of the many reasons: LOCATION Nestled in a valley surrounded by lavender scented hills, Cal-a-Vie sits 40 miles north of San Diego and seven miles inland from the Pacific coast […]
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Posted 25 February 2018
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ACCOMMODATIONS § BREAKFAST § CALIFORNIA § DIETS § LOW CALORIE § LOW FAT § RECIPES § RESORTS § SALADS § SPAS § TRAVEL § VISTA § WINE
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Tagged: Cal-a-Vie, California, Chateau Cal-a-Vie, Curtis Cooke, decor, destination spa, fitness, French Provincial, Gina Worful, Golf, lemon-mustard vinaigrette, spa, Ted Robinson, Vista
Cross my heart, Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas is the tip-top, absolute best resort in the Caribbean for kids of all ages. Why? Many reasons. Here are ten: 1. Atlantis sports what is probably the greatest waterpark on earth. Covering 141 acres, the wet and wonderful playground includes 18 different thrilling, chilling water slides, two splashy […]
The very best (no fooling), the most divine (really) recipes from people and places (all totally superlative) to make for gift giving. (Marvelous to the max!) COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX A coffee and spice and everything nice recipe from Jim Leonardo, chef of Vinology, the spiffy wine-bar and restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Recipe HERE. […]
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Posted 21 December 2017
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ANN ARBOR § APPETIZERS § BARBECUE § BEVERAGES § CANDY § CHOCOLATE § COCKTAILS § COFFEE § CONDIMENTS § COOKIES § DESSERTS § DRINKS § GIFT GIVING § GLUTEN FREE § LITTLE ROCK § MICHIGAN § RECIPES
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Tagged: cakes, candy, cookie, Gluten-free, grapefruit liqueur, Hotel Colorado, pecans pompelmocello, Savory Spoon Cooking School, seasoning mix, The Capital Hotel, The Living Room, Vinology, Zingerman's
Making a list? Checking it thrice? Want to give something that triple-dips nice? Then read on for special stores that can make shopping a breeze, provide enough choice to please a Santa load of recipients and help ease the lives of families around the world. For gift-giving at its win win win best, click in, fill […]
Whoever first said, “The best things come in small packages,” had to be thinking of Ouray. This teeny tiny Colorado town covers only about 0.84 square miles, yet it overflows with appeal. Located in southwest Colorado, near the Four Corners where Colorado meets up with Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, Ouray sits in a box […]
AUTUMN. APPLES. ABUNDANCE. ACTION PLAN: Make ABSOLUTELY AMAZING (gluten-free, low-calorie, nutrient rich, healthful and wholesome) APPLE MUFFINS. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING APPLE MUFFINS Yield: 12 muffins. 1/2 cup and 1/3 cup gluten-free oats 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon allspice Big pinch nutmeg Big pinch cloves 2 eggs 2 […]
Anna Marco is not only a writer with over 800 articles to her credit, but also a magazine editor, film actress, model, professional makeup artist, advertising expert with over 28 years of experience in the entertainment industry, stylist, fashion designer, creator of a cartoon series and an automotive industry spokesperson. Whew! This high octane woman […]
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Posted 02 October 2017
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CALIFORNIA § LOS ANGELES § MUSEUMS § TRAVEL § Uncategorized
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Tagged: Anna Marco, architecture, autos, cars, design, Harley-Davidson, Hot Rod Doll, Indian Motorcycle, Los Angeles, motorcycles, Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum
