Chicago is one of my favorite cities and during a recent visit I saw first-hand how vibrant the hotel scene is there. Landmark favorites like The Drake and The Palmer House have survived and even thrived as grand dames, but a number of new hotels sparkle and shine....
Hotels
Airbnb’s Hits and Misses
I recently test-drove Airbnb on a business trip, with mixed results. When I made plans to attend the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) annual convention in Los Angeles, the closest hotel (with availability) to the convention center was 10 miles away! So I went...
Why I Bought Melatonin Today
Today I bought a bottle of melatonin. It's a grape-flavored bottle of hope. Getting a good night’s sleep has become increasingly elusive for me, despite observing best practices. Add travel to the mix—including crossing the dateline a few times—and my trip to The...