Ranthambore
At the Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary in India, explore the natural beauty of the wild, the ruggedness of the jungle and the territory of the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers. Two Safari’s, Three Tigers, and One OUTSTANDING day! The Small List Best Hotel Oberoi Vanyavilas – A jewel of a jungle resort spread across twenty acres…
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Agra
Agra is located on India’s Golden Triangle. It is, of course, the home of the iconic Taj Mahal. It is the favorite city of the Mughals today. The red sandstone, white marble, narrow lanes and quaint buggies are irresistibly charming. The 17th century Taj Mahal is a poem in stone. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan created…
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New Delhi
New Delhi is the national capital of India at the point of the Golden Triangle. The Golden Triangle also includes Agra and Jaipur. We were immersed in chaos and Indian cuisine after a spectacular day of sights with our friends from Abercrombie & Kent. The Small List Best Hotel The Leela Palace – The regal feel…
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Colorado,
Crested Butte
The 104 mile distance between Aspen and Crested Butte can literally be chiseled down to eleven miles on foot when you snake your way up along the legendary trail over the 12,480 foot Maroon Pass. Although a beautiful drive along a winding road if you choose that route, the hike is both glorious and…
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California,
San Diego
San Diego is the oldest city in California and boasts an average of 266 days of sunshine a year. The oldest city in California, it is located is very near the border of Mexico. Explore the Gaslamp District for lively restaurants and, of course, the San Diego Zoo. The Small List Best Hotels Hotel…
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California,
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is “The City of Angels” and also the second largest city after NYC. LA is rich with Hollywood luminaries, famed restaurants, sexy nightlife and entertainment galore. This city also never sleeps! The Small List Best Hotels Chateau Marmont – This is the place where things happen. You can feel it in the…
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Mansfield,
Ohio
Mansfield, The Fun Center of Ohio What is Mansfield, Ohio famous for? Big-time Hollywood producers. Pulitzer Prize-winning authors. Mega-stars of motorsports. Innovations like America’s first walking and talking robot and Ohio’s first ski resort. These and other powerful stories are a part of Mansfield’s heritage. Now, it’s your turn to discover everything we’re famous…
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Aspen,
Colorado
Going back to the late 1800’s, Aspen has been celebrating the Fourth of July. Today, with an old fashioned twist, Independence Day is celebrated in our small town with a big patriotic heart and a tremendous amount of fun. The annual parade attended by nearly 20,000 residents and visitors is kicked off by the U.S. Air…
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Aspen,
Colorado
Periodic climbs with moderate grades through Aspen groves, forests of pine trees and wildflower meadows make this beautiful hike a good workout and great for acclimating to the areas more challenging trails. Waterfalls echo as the trail leads to the high mountain, emerald green lake filled with trout awaiting your arrival. The Small List Best…
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Sardinia
Sardinia is one of Italy’s most glamorous and glorious touristic ports of the Mediterranean Sea. Porto Cervo, the gemstone of Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast), has miraculous coves and water like fine crystal. It’s beauty is legendary and literally takes your breath away. Luxury is everywhere. Fashion houses, private yachts and mega sail boats host celebrities…
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Ibiza
, The island of Ibiza (pronounced ee-bee-tha if you are chic) is a sun-kissed, beach-bejewelled, glamorous playground with stunning turquoise water and jaw dropping sunsets. It is, in other words, heaven on earth for revelers around the world. The cream of Europe’s DJ’s call Ibiza home for the summer. The Small List Best Hotels…
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Barcelona
Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region with a vibrant street life and medieval roots. It is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture. Wandering the streets of Barcelona is like wandering through a dream. The whimsical creations by architect Antoni Gaudí, including the fantastical Basílica de la Sagrada Família, are otherworldly.…
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Zaragoza
With over 2,000 years of history, Zaragoza is Spain’s fifth largest city and is the capital of Spain’s autonomous region of Aragón. In route from Biarritz, France to Barcelona, you will encounter Meli Melo. Like finding a needle in a haystack, a penny in the sand or perhaps like finding a pot of gold!…
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Biarritz
Biarritz, France is dripping with glitz. For the fashionable, Biarritz is an uber chic, luxurious destination. Grand, glamorous, and once visited by royals. The Hôtel Du Palais, a palace on the beach, was built for the wife of Napolean III and remains the grande dame today. The palace dominates the vista with all her glory.…
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San Sebastián
San Sebastián is a beautiful seaside resort city in the Northern coast of Spain. This is Basque Country. Old and charming with golden sand, gastronomic fare and tapas galore. Bars and shops bustle late into the night. One of the most famous urban beaches in all of Europe, the beach of La Concha, is captivating and…
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Rioja
Rioja in Northern Spain is best known for berry-scented, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is arguably Spain’s top wine region. It is certainly the most famous. Snow capped mountains, medieval villages and bodegas are here in all their glory. The Small List Best Hotel Hotel Marques de Riscal, El Ciego…
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