My wife Natalie and I were invited to check out the plush Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, which is 80 miles north of Los Angeles. We were enjoying the quiet peacefulness of this 220-acre resort, dotted with Hacienda-style artist’s cottages when the serenity was interrupted by the sound of a helicopter overhead. I thought a [...]
My wife Natalie and I got invited to check out the VIP Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood this past weekend. The VIP Experience is a six-hour guided tour and it’s a fun way to spend the day, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how some of your favorite movies and TV shows are made. Here [...]
I was in Berlin to attend ITB, the world’s largest travel conference, and my friend Nick from TravMedia.com hooked me up with a media rate at Adina Apartment Hotel Hackescher. As you can see from my photos it was a great choice since it’s centrally located in the heart of the historic Mitte district and just 650 feet [...]
I was in Berlin to attend ITB for the second time. ITB stands for International Travel Exchange Berlin and it’s the largest travel trade show in the world. I wanted to go because pretty much every country on Earth is there promoting itself and, like the first time, I thought for sure I would make some great [...]
On March 1, the ME London officially opened at the southern tip of Covent Garden. It’s the luxury brand of the Spanish hotel group Meliá. It’s now their flagship property and their fifth hotel with a sixth property opening soon in Vienna. The hotel is unique and hip, and here are my 10 reasons why you might [...]
On February 1, 2013, The Shard opened in London, making it the tallest building in the European Union and the second-tallest in Europe after the Mercury City Tower in Moscow. The Shard was designed by architect Renzo Piano and is now an iconic, landmark building on the London skyline. The 95-story building is 1,016 feet (310 meters) [...]
Did you know that London is the third busiest production center in the world, after Los Angeles and New York? If you’re into film and television, then sign up for either a walking or bus tour from BritMovieTours. They have a wide variety of tours to choose from, you really get to see the hidden [...]
One of the most popular pastimes in London is afternoon tea. Most Americans who have never visited England before might be surprised by the Brits’ definition of tea. It’s just not a pot of flavored hot water like I used to think. It’s a scrumptious meal that usually comes in a three-tiered tray and includes [...]
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