NOTE: As of May 31, 2014, the B Ocean Hotel is now the Sonesta Fort Lauderdale. I haven’t been there since they changed brands, but I’m looking forward to trying it out! You may have read about my valet fiasco at the B Ocean. I’ll keep that incident separate from this post, but there’s no…
My New Favorite NYC Spot
During my most recent trip to New York City I did something I’ve never done before: I never ventured north of 38th Street. Stuck in what I call the “Midtown Slump,” I always stay in Midtown & then take the subway down to the Union Square Farmers Market & other places on the lower half…
31 for 31
Last Sunday I turned 31 years old. My 30th year of life was nothing short of epic. I got a new job, bought a house, went on a few fabulous trips & generally loved life. But 31 seemed daunting to me – like I’m actually an adult now. Inspired by my friend Spencer Spellman (you…
Missing: Your Rental Car
“Ma’am, you’re still waiting for your car to be brought around?” It had been 15 minutes since the hotel valet took my tag number & went to get the rental car & I was beginning to get annoyed. “Yes, still waiting for the car.” 10 minutes later, a now frantic search was underway for our…
Amtrak woes
Anyone who reads this blog (or follows me on Twitter or follows my page on Facebook or has spent more than five minutes talk to me) knows that I am a huge fan of Amtrak. It’s anti-flying: slow travel that requires no jumping through hoops created by the TSA, no forfeiture of your bottle water…
