Grand Hyatt Hong Kong steps it up with refurb Wellness/Spa By Kristy Alpert My heart rate rose steadily as he approached me, wearing a dark gray uniform. The lights were dimmed, and I had been distracted by the energy of the room so much that I did not see him…
Kicking Back in the Maldives By Kristy Alpert – December 1, 2016 For most of the world, imagining paradise requires closed eyes and an active imagination, but on the island chain of the Maldives, it’s as simple as opening your eyes to the tranquil scene that surrounds you. Located off the…
Six Places to Drink Naked in Germany Yes, seriously. (Bring a towel to sit on.) BY KRISTY ALPERT If I had known then that the small wristband they handed me would be the only thing I would be wearing for the next few hours, I may have reconsidered. I arrived at…
Suite Hearts: 10 Romantic Hotels Perfect for Valentine’s Day When it comes to romantic Valentine’s Day packages, these hotels make rose petal turndown service look like routine flower arranging. From Massage 101 sessions for couples and aphrodisiac tasting menus for two to midnight snowshoeing excursions in the Swiss Alps followed…
Unwind in Goa Photo: Fishing boats on a Goa beach at sunset © MARINA PISSAROVA | DREAMSTIME.COM By Kristy Alpert I WAS MILES OFF THE coast of India in a small wooden fishing boat on the Arabian Sea when I first got the feeling we were being followed. Manned by…
Do As I Dubai: How to Eat, Navigate, and Socialize Like a Local Posted by Kristy Alpert In a country where locals are a small minority of the population (in 2015, expats outnumbered Emiratis nine to one), Dubai isn’t necessarily the first place you’d expect to find a thriving local scene….
Bottoms Up! 13 Great Places for Booze and Beers in Salt Lake City Posted by Kristy Alpert Until recently, Salt Lake City was better known for its list of long rules than it was for its long pours. The city is legendary for its tough restrictions on alcohol, like how the…
Impress Clients in Belgrade By Kristy Alpert IF THE REST OF THE WORLD can learn anything from Belgrade, it is that appearances can be deceiving. This Serbian city has famously been referred to over the years as “gritty” and “raw,” with one of the city’s most renowned writers even observing his…
