a chocolate lover’s dream come true There are many chocolate festivals and events around the world that are merely comprised of chocolate tastings and demonstrations. At the Chocolate Festival at Jade Mountain you get to visit...
As a travel writer, I’ve had the tremendous privilege of being invited to stay at some amazing places and experience various aspects of luxury travel. But no place (to date!) has touched me like...
Hello chocolate lovers! This post is about the trip that launched my interest and curiosity about where and how cocoa becomes chocolate. My first education in this process occurred in January, 2009, when I...
I’m an island girl. A beach baby. All my favourite places on this planet are surrounded by beach, beautiful vistas and water, so it’s no wonder I love Fort Myers Beach. The white sand...
Locals don’t know what you’re talking about when you mention the W. They know this magnificent sail-shaped hotel as the Hotel Vela (vela means sail in Spanish.) But it’s not hard to get the...
