November 21, 2012
Waikiki Favorites: Hotels, Mai Tais, and Beaches
Ten trips to Hawaii. Kris picks favorite Waikiki spots: the Moana Surfrider, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, and where to drink the best mai tais.
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October 18, 2012
Porto in Two Days: Douro River, Port Wine & The Yeatman Hotel
Two-day Porto itinerary: explore Vila Nova de Gaia's port lodges, the Dom Luis I bridge, and stay at The Yeatman hotel with views over the Douro River.
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October 09, 2012
Douro Valley Wine Region: Stay at Quinta Romaneira
A visit to Portugal's oldest wine region and a stay at Quinta Romaneira, a working winery in the Douro Valley near Porto.
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September 17, 2012
Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank: What to Expect
A VIP tour of Warner Bros. Studio lots in Burbank reveals active sets from Friends, Batman, and The Dukes of Hazzard. Here's what the 2-hour experience costs and includes.
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June 29, 2011
Governor's Island Jazz-Age Lawn Party, June 2011
A photo essay from the biannual 1920s-themed lawn party on Governor's Island, featuring jazz, cocktails, period fashion, and Charleston lessons. June 2011.
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May 04, 2011
Kailua Beach, Paddle Boards, and Hawaiian Airlines
A long weekend in Kailua with friends: Lanikai Beach, paddle boarding mishaps, loco moco, and dinner at Morimoto in Waikiki.
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May 02, 2011
Las Vegas Birthday Trip: Four Days on the Strip
A long weekend in Las Vegas for Jessica's birthday at the Encore, including Cirque du Soleil, CraftSteak dinner, and Fremont Street. Photos and travel notes from April 2011.
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