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The cultural scene thrives in London from autumn through winter, when a variety of museums in this historic world capital offer a fascinating array of
The weekend is such an enticing thing. Forty-eight scant hours to spend however we want. For this year’s Weekend Getaways package we drew a circle
A patchwork palette of river and mountain scenery lured financial magnates, literary giants and the politically powerful to build estates along the Hudson River in
Irvina Lew marvels at the culture and character of Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, 15 million inhabitants live within 88 incorporated cities and countless independent
An A, B and C of winemaking estates For those who enjoy sipping and savoring a white or red, there’s a bevy of exceptional wine
Paris has a deserved reputation as a magical destination, especially for the 7-to-17 set who cavort on carousels, stare at sights and consume croissants, crêpes and croques-monsieur (grilled
The five-star InterContinental Marseille – Hotel Dieu opened this April in France’s ancient Mediterranean port—the European Culture Capital for 2013. The 18th-century building long served
Going against the trend of cruising on mega-ships, barge cruising is an intimate affair. Seasoned traveler Irvina Lew explains what it’s all about in her latest
This is a 3 part series. Read the full article at Luxury Traveler Luminescent landscapes lured plein-air artists to live and paint along France’s sunlit
Read the full article: http://tjt.uberflip.com/i/142562/17 Looking for Chagall’s Legacy Pub: Jewish Travel
Cape Town, the mother city of the Western Cape of South Africa is one of the world’s most loved—and with good reason. It’s gorgeous topography
While it may never eclipse its unequaled java-bean scene, the Emerald City’s vino culture is having a major moment. No longer do natives (and visitors)
Our adventure began riding down a muddy, puddle-filled dirt road behind a guarded entry gate designed to keep the elephants in and the poachers out.
On Antigua, where protected harbors have lured sailors for centuries, most adventures are linked to the Caribbean Sea and involve sailing, scuba dives, snorkeling and
There are the laid-back Caribbean vacations that involve nothing more than a beach chair and a tropical drink. But Irvina Lew traveled to the island
From broad beaches to soaring peaks, topography is the treasure of Cape Town. South Africa’s premier destination is at its most impressive when the Mother
From the inland capital, Johannesburg, to soaring Cape Town and seafront Durban, South Africa is thriving culturally and economically. Investment in infrastructure for the 2010 FIFA World Cup added airports, highways,
As a first-time visitor to South Africa, I was one of three American freelance journalists invited to attend this year’s FNB Joburg ArtFair, the centerpiece of
It’s no secret that European travel gets better in the fall. Not only are hotels and airfares more affordable, but the crowds have died down
“Welcome to Long Island Wine Country” sign signals arrival in the North Fork and tasting rooms such as Paumonok (Aquebogue), Tasting Room (Jamesport) and Shinn
About 75 miles east of Manhattan, Long Island divides into two water-bound, 40-mile long, scenic strips: The North Fork, with its rural vineyards, farms and
