Category: Stories
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NYC: Rare Maps and Travel Guides to Be Auctioned Tomorrow at Christie’s
On April 1, 2014 at 5 p m, Christie’s will be auctioning off 180 rare maps from the legendary Chicago dealer Kenneth Nebenzahl, Inc. that they say will offer something for collectors at every level from every corner of the globe. Along with those treasures, various antique travel guides will be presented for sale as…
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7 Travel Tips From Joel Robuchon, Culinary Master and Premiere Traveler
As I’ve mentioned in my last post, I had a wonderful time speaking with legendary chef Joel Robuchon about his search for a NYC restaurant and how the location of his restaurants can affect how he organizes them. However, the primary focus of my interview at Joel Robuchon in Las Vegas was on travel advice.…
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Foodie Alert: Chef of the Century Joel Robuchon Scouting for New Restaurant at Four Locations in NYC
Earlier this month I had the honor of speaking with “Chef of the Century” Joel Robuchon for an hour at his namesake restaurant, Joel Robuchon, in Las Vegas. During this interview at his sumptuous three Michelin starred establishment located in the MGM Grand, Chef Robuchon told me through an interpreter that he was scouting…
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Fun in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
It’s less than two weeks away from the first day of spring, and we’re still not fully out of the bad weather here in the Northeast. But just a plane ride away, you’ll find sunny Puerto Rico where I was invited to visit by the beautiful San Juan Marriott located on Condado Beach. I’ve already…
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Culture, history,and bucket list adventure in sunny Puerto Rico
Ok. I’m just going to say what’s on most of our minds these days: I HATE THIS WEATHER! Here in the Northeast we’re still surrounded by hills of snow and frigid temperatures that don’t appear to be disappearing any time soon. And it’s not just in our area because much of the rest of…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 