Yew Restaurant: Vancouver

Posted on April 26, 2009 Under Travel

Vancouver is a fantastic city to explore and discover new restaurants "“ especially if you like seafood as much as I do. The access to quality ingredients would make any food connoisseur drool. It certainly had me blissed the whole…

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Is This Your Luggage?

Posted on April 23, 2009 Under Travel

Lost luggage is the worst. And it seems, no matter what trouble you go to to prevent yours from being misplaced "“ designer bags, vibrant tags, etc. "“ it doesn't really make a difference to the airlines or that person…

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Goodfoot: Vancouver

Posted on April 19, 2009 Under Travel

I popped into GOODFOOT Vancouver while exploring Gas Town today. Very spiffy looking space with a nice selection of the usual goods. Living in NYC certainly makes me spoiled but I found the selection to be pretty tasteful here. Some…

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Spearlocator: Headed to Vancouver

Posted on April 17, 2009 Under Travel

I'm headed to Vancouver and then Whistler tomorrow for the week. I'm primarily out there to speak at a special industry session during the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival but I have ample time to explore Vancouver and hopefully…

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Unlike Travel Guide

Posted on March 30, 2009 Under Travel

Unlike -- the top notch city guide website -- has just released a killer iPhone app full of food, art, fashion, events and urban culture, as well as some other very useful features. Using the iPhone's GPS, Unlike can pull…

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The Mr. and Mrs. Smith x Global Shortlist

Posted on February 6, 2009 Under Travel

Mr. and Mrs. Smith aren't just hot onscreen assassins who happened to be married to each other. They're also an agency that specializes in showcasing sexy, couple-friendly boutique and luxury hotels with the rest of us via their guides. Whether…

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WeJetSet: Top Picks

Posted on February 5, 2009 Under Travel

Planning a mid-winter escape? Have an overseas Valentine? Out of gift ideas for President's Day?  We've culled a few contributor favorites from WeJetSet.com just in time for any occasion. Me No Speak Why fumble over words that you can't naturally…

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Touchdown at TED 2009

Posted on February 3, 2009 Under Travel

A hop, skip and a jump from London (I sat next to Thom Yorke on the plane here, by the way) and my mind-boggling conference circuit continues. Yes, I'm here in Long Beach for TED 2009. This is the 25th…

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Limelight Lodge, Aspen

Posted on January 23, 2009 Under Travel

The Limelight Lodge in Aspen was pretty much off our radar for years despite its great location. Then some local friends suggested the newly rebuilt Limelight. Not a brick exists from the old hotel and the results are rather impressive.…

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Gogo Inflight Internet

Posted on January 15, 2009 Under Travel

Using wireless devices was long seen as a no-no when flying the friendly skies. Visions of horrible accidents ala Oceanic Flight 815 kept us from checking email at 35,000 feet. Those fears are quickly becoming a thing of the past…

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