Seven Spas Worldwide that Specialize in Revitalizing the Sleepless By Kristy Alpert Neither the plushest of duvets nor the darkest of blackout shades can lull a jet-lagged guest to sleep. In fact, the American Sleep Association found that nearly 93 percent of all travellers experience the time-zone twist at some point in their lifetimes. Passing through…
Is This the Best Recipe for Beef Stew Ever? Slow-cook the meat to tender perfection. Then feast on the delicious high-protein meal BY KRISTY ALPERT PHOTO BY DANIEL DAVEY Some call it “sauté de boeuf à la Bourguignonne.” Others just call it “beef stew.” Julia Child famously referred to it as…
View photos Photo by iStock. Design by Lauren DeLuca for Yahoo Travel By Kristy Alpert Travel to Europe has become a monogamous affair for most vacationers, who bounce between cities like London, Barcelona, and Paris like they’re in a steady relationship. And while there’s something to be said for having…
Best Hotel Amenities Remember when tiny bottles of shampoo seemed exciting? Or when you couldn’t wait to post a picture of that free Evian bottle in your hotel room? Neither do we. And that’s because there’s nothing thrilling or Instagram-worthy about basic amenities. In an era when Instagram Likes equal…
Fairy Tale Wedding in Lake Bled In Bled, fairy tales can come to life By Kristy Alpert Pletna boats provide romantic transport to the island on Lake Bled, Slovenia. Photo Credit: Mark Alpert Move aside, Paris, and wait your turn, Tuscany: Another European destination is emerging on the scene for dream…
