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SHORT STOP SEATTLE AND BOURBON TOMATO JAM

We live in a fast-track world. We think 140-character thoughts. We shorten talk to text. We sometimes move too fast to savor an experience, even when traveling. But not to worry. Some cities reveal their charms quickly. Seattle for example. With a bit of juggling, it is possible to pack a plentiful supply of Seattle’s […]

CHRISTMAS IN SAN ANTONIO

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go, but especially in San Antonio, where the River Walk, the Alamo, the historic missions, grand hotels, luscious restaurants and fun amusement parks all dress in party finery and positively sparkle, shimmer and shine with holiday spirit. A winter wonderland filled with gardens and […]

¶ Posted 08 December 2012 † Susan Manlin Katzman § SAN ANTONIO § TEXAS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off °

Château de Cîteaux La Cueillette and Pure French Magic

The address alone, on the Route de Grands Crus, in Meursault, France, is enough to please gourmets and oenophiles. The gracious chateau, sitting in the midst of Burgundy’s most historic vineyards, will charm lovers of both history and style. Add a contemporary spa based on magical (as in beautifying, anti-ageing and anti-stress) “Fruititherapy,” and Château de […]

¶ Posted 15 November 2012 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BURGUNDY § FRANCE § RESTAURANTS § SPAS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off °

BIKINI BOOT CAMP AND GRILLED FISH SALAD

According to recent research (conducted by myself and certainly not with any facts attached), The Riviera Maya, along Mexico’s Caribbean coast, hosts more spas than any other similar-sized area on the planet. Riviera Maya spas run the gamut from five-star palaces of perfection, where attentive staff oil and spoil tony clients in settings both serene […]

¶ Posted 06 July 2012 † Susan Manlin Katzman § DIETS § ENTREES § MEXICO § RECIPES § RESORTS § RESTAURANTS § RIVIERA MAYA § SALADS § SPAS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Amansala, Bikini Boot Camp, Grilled Fish Salad, Mexico, Riviera Maya, spa, Tulum

RIVIERA MAYA: TWO GREAT RESORTS/ONE GREAT RECIPE

Time to confess. I’m promiscuous. I sleep around. Sometimes I practice a sort of serial monogamy, seduced by the pleasure of one. On the other hand, I believe “the more the merrier” and “variety is the spice of life,” so have been known to jump into a different bed each night. That’s not to say […]

¶ Posted 15 June 2012 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BREAKFAST § BRUNCH § MEXICO § RECIPES § RESORTS § RESTAURANTS § RIVIERA MAYA § SIDE DISHES § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off °

ADLER THERMAE SPA RESORT

Talk about the best of all possible spa worlds. Adler Thermae Spa Resort culls the finest characteristics from its German/Italian partnership to create an ideal wellness getaway. Forgive the stereotyping, but due to the German management, the spa resort is orderly, spotlessly clean and run with medical precision. Italians contribute not only a fabulous location […]

¶ Posted 27 April 2012 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ENTREES § ITALY § PASTA § RECIPES § RESORTS § SPAS § TRAVEL § TUSCANY ‡ Comments Off °

HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND WISE

Don’t you just hate it when you can’t get your MRI scan, dental crowns, acupuncture and a facial in the same day, at the same place. Oh, and did I mention botox, a pedicure, fitness counseling and cooking classes? Those who find the inconvenience of multi-stops annoying can now enjoy one-stop health and fitness shopping […]

¶ Posted 23 March 2012 † Susan Manlin Katzman § CALIFORNIA § DESSERTS § RECIPES § RESORTS § SIDE DISHES § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off °

WHERE TO EAT IN FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS

So what can I tell you about Fredericksburg deep in the heart of Texas? I could tell you that the town has an extraordinary museum: The National Museum of the Pacific War; and a fantastic Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, showcasing the LBJ Ranch; and good shopping; and a […]

¶ Posted 27 February 2012 † Susan Manlin Katzman § RESTAURANTS § TEXAS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: RESTAURANTS, Texas, travel

SLEEPING AROUND: IRELAND

Tourists like Ireland for many reasons, including Guinness, golf and the easy-going graciousness of the Irish people. I fancy the country for the accommodations and love to sleep around, savoring townhouses, boutique hotels, country manors and ancient castles. I choose properties that not only sport distinguishing factors reflecting Ireland’s rich history and/or culture, but also […]