Life is a journey… and birthdays are a time for rejoicing, reminiscing and reflection. Each year I step back, look at what the year brought me – the rewards, the mistakes, the opportunities – and look ahead to the new year. I have my good friend The Missus read my numerology report and provide me [...]
Lifestyle
Investing in Your Lux Side
Can money buy happiness? The answer is personal, but for the purpose of this blog post the answer is a resounding “YES!” Women’s Health Magazine offered their top five ways to buy yourself a good mood, and the concept got me thinking – what are some of the best luxury items you can indulge in [...]
People & Culture
Summer in the City: North End Nights
Summer nights sizzle in Boston. The city oozes with heat as people crowd the streets in the North End. Friends congregate on the corner of Parmenter and Salem streets to plan out their next destination for the night. Parents hold tightly to their kids; kids hold tightly to their ice cream cones and Italian ices. [...]
Lifestyle
Simple Luxury: Style on a Budget
Everyone wants a little luxury in their life. From food to clothes to travel, there’s room for luxury in everyone’s life, but what you spend on luxury is what dictates your ‘luxury status’. I live by a “simple luxury” motto: I set a realistic budget for what I want, and get the most out of [...]
People & Culture
The Gift of Eunice
I remember the first day I volunteered with the Special Olympics. It was in high school and I coached track for the 8-10 year olds. The kids were inspiring… full of hope and excitement. Nearly two decades later, I remember the feeling I had when I handed one athlete a medal. He was so proud. [...]
Hotels
Hotel Customer Service: 10 Ways to Boost Loyalty
Here’s a friendly hint for hotels: Loyalty is your best defense against bad reviews. How can you generate loyalty and retain repeat guests? Simple: roll out the red carpet of customer service. There’s nothing more frustrating for a traveler than a rude receptionist, unfriendly concierge, or inattentive booking agent. Your clients pay money to stay [...]
Hotels
Saturday Night Stay in NYC
Even frequent travelers need a break from travel — sort of. For me, these ‘breaks’ are more like long-weekends in nearby cities, hiding n a quiet hotel, taking a bubble bath, watching “Entourage” re-runs and ordering room service. Destination: New York City While most people associate NYC with late night dining, raging dance clubs and [...]
People & Culture
One Night With Paul McCartney
He was always my favorite Beatle. Paul, the writer, the lyricist. The words, his melody. He inspired me from the first moment I heard him sing. While I wasn’t born in time to see The Beatles tour, I vowed I would see Paul McCartney in concert one day. Wednesday was that day: Paul McCartney, Fenway [...]
Food & Wine
The Cleanse: From Blue Print to Blue Jeans
What’s a girl to do when she can’t fit into her skinny jeans? She goes on a diet. But this time I decided to dial up the diet a notch and really diet – and by diet, I mean cleanse. The Blue Print Cleanse. The premise is simple: for 1, 3 or 5 days, you [...]
