Follow Jody on her many adventures as she meets the people and visits the places that will make your next vacation relevant and inspiring. These experiences are ideal for ever-blooming Perennials—ageless, life-enriching people who stay connected to the world, technology and their friends of all ages.
If beach is your thing: **Lencois Maranhenses Once a preserve for backpackers, this breathtakingly beautiful National Park located on the Northern coastline of Brazil is the latest discovery for luxury travelers.......
In Panama City, Jafet Glisant, former gang leader of the Ciudad de Dios (City of God) is now a member of a new club…The Esperanza Social Club, a rehabilitation program......
The America’s Cup put Bermuda on the map again for good reason: the island could not be more picturesque, the beaches are beautiful, the locals are beyond friendly and you can fly to Bermuda in the morning and be on the beach by noon! ...
My exclusive interview with Gregory Tepper, the CEO and founder of Exeter International, offering luxury travel, exclusive tours and private access experiences to Russia and Eastern Europe....
My interview with Colin Peter Field...
If you’re a Margaret Mead wannabe, Papua, New Guinea should definitely be tops on your bucket list. With untouched wildlife, a diverse culture and stunning scenery, you might also be the first to discover an indigenous new species of bird. ...
I have brought together the top General Managers of the most prestigious hotels in Paris to give insight into how the tourism industry has been affected and what security measures were taken. ...
For a mere $197,00 you can have your own aircraft…the 2 seater Icon A5 amphibious plane is so simple, the training program takes just 30 in-air hours to complete. You’ll still need Global Entry, but that’s only $100!...
Peruvian born, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He is now a top chef in Lima, Peru and has 2 of the hottest restaurants: Malabar and AmaZ. ...
Things to do in Jose Ignacio, Uruguay ...
Here’s a Top Ten Travel List guaranteed to lift you out of the doldrums...
A former palace with a sense of history (George Gershwin wrote An American in Paris and Henry Kissinger signed the Paris Peace accord), the newly opened Peninsula in the 16th arrondissement is luxury personified with a 10+ WOW factor! ...
You’ve probably never heard of the Signature Travel Network, but that’s ok because you know me! Following is an interview with Ignacio Maza, the Executive VP of Signature and why you don’t need a Platinum credit card to get the most bang for your buck!...
When my friend in Rome said he was taking me to a great restaurant with a view, all I thought was, ‘I’ll be the judge of that’! ...
Je suis amoureuse! Newly opened Grand Hôtel Du Palais Royal has got everything… and they got it right! The location is the envy of every hotel in Paris-- near the Louvre, Rue St Honoré, Jardin des Tuileries, and the Royal Palace ...
I must admit, Barbados has fallen off my Caribbean ‘it’ list so I decided to go back to see what-if anything-I was missing. I have to tell you that it is no longer your grandmother’s Barbados!...
My dear readers, because you deserve the best, I’ve paved and slaved the streets of Paris just so I could give you... Paris of the moment....
WHAT'S IN and WHAT'S OUT...In the know with Jody!...
It’s chic without really trying, has spectacular beaches, fab restaurants all you foodies would approve of and it's uber-friendly and safe. Why is it still under the radar???...until now...
Carlisle Bay Resort? AA Business Class for the price of coach?...
Whenever I return from the Riviera Maya, Mexico, I say the same thing--why go anywhere else? I...
Luciano Parolari, known as the ‘King of Risotto’ retired at the end of 2011, but don’t despair. He has passed on his toque—and recipes-to Michele Zambanini, Luciano’s assistant for the past 7 years....
Take advantage now!...
No...this is not a beginning of a joke....Did you ever know why tomato juice is more popular than beer on a flight? Our taste buds change in the friendly skies.......
Cartagena is brought to you by the letter C: it's all about cool, chic, colonial and the Sofitel Santa Clara is the leader of the pack!...
These gift ideas are functional, frivolous or fanciful, but all fabulous!!...
For all my dear followers, I only want the best for you, so I am giving you a heads-up! I mentioned that ‘midtown’ Miami is the place to be if you’re a foodie and a fashionista!!!...
The Hotel Bel-Air closed in Sept 2009 for renovations and reopened in Oct 2011. You’ve probably read about the grand opening in every upscale magazine and website known to man but if you wanna read about it here is a great account....
I have four great new openings to share with you!...
Are you tired of taking off your shoes before you go through security at the airport ? Getting a frozen shoulder from removing that laptop from your carry-on one too many times?...
If you’re seeking a spiritual destination with a dose of luxury, the St Regis Lhasa in Tibet should be on your bucket list. ...
Ranked among the top 100 hotels and resorts in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, Capella Ixtapa is a romantic hideaway on Mexico’s Pacific Coast....
Every couple stayng at the Ritz Paris will be showered with attention the entire month of February in honor of Valentine's Day!...
Something for everyone!...
CARLISLE BAY RESORT? AA BUSINESS CLASS FOR THE PRICE OF COACH?...
Ok, so not to toot my own horn...(BEEP BEEP) but I came across this article in the New York Times toting the HOT places to go for fun in the sun and wouldn't you know it, I posted the same suggestions back in 2010! ...
I'm writing you from Milan as a guest of the gorgeous Hotel Armani Milan. ...
I have so much to say and so little time. One day, I hope there is an invention to record my experiences without carrying a video camera. ...
Ah, the good life...check out my fabulous suite at the new and improved oh-so-chic Hotel Hermitage in Monte Carlo...
My last stop was Marrakech; it's like a great cup of coffee after a perfect meal!...
These gift ideas are functional, frivolous or fanciful, but all fabulous!!...
