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Check out the romantic west coast of Madeira and the ethereal north in today's edition of MoneyInc. 

If you are looking for another great place to travel in Portugal, look no further than Funchal, the capital of Portugal's Madeira Island. 

Portugal was recently named number one country destination in Condé Nast Traveler 2021 Readers' Choice Awards.   An honor deliciously deserved as my story on Lisbon indicates in today's edition of Money Inc.

If you've thought about taking a river cruise in Europe, Crystal Cruises is an excellent option. See my story in today's edition of MoneyInc about my recent sail in Eastern Europe.

Foodies unite! You will surely enjoy reading my story for Silversea's Discover "Gourmet Gratification: The Purposeful Pleasure of Silversea's Sea & Land Taste Program. It was certainly delectable writing it!

Cruising is back and on Silversea Cruises it's careful, conscious and classy. Here's my story in today's edition of The San Francisco Examiner on Silversea"s newest ship, the Silver Moon, during the Moon's inaugural season in the Greek Isles and Cyprus. So get vaccinated and pack your bags! Happy cruising!

If so, then you will definitely want to take a gander at my story in today's edition of Money Inc highlighting Silversea's new S.A.L.T. (Sea & Land Taste) Program.

If you are looking for the very best way to travel to and from LAX, look no further than PS LAX, the 13 posh private suites at a private terminal at LAX that provides seamless service to those flying on commercial aircraft, including expedited TSA and customs and immigration. Then there is the awesome ride across the airfield in a Series 7 BMW that takes you to your flight. Their newest service, The Salon, is by far the most lux airline lounge in the country but better as they drive you directly to your commercial flight in a Cadillac Escalade. 

If you are planning on flying abroad this summer and even in to the fall, you may wish to take a gander at this story in Money Inc.

It's pretty much always bliss at Four Seasons Resorts the world over. And Mexico's Punta Mita is no exception. This story appeared in yesterday's edition of Money Inc. 

Great museums, a famous prison and Amish country are a few of the Buckeye Staye's charms. See my column in todays's edition of The San Francisco Examiner. 

Always good to finds travel spots for both furry friends and their humans. In my column in today's edition of The SF Examiner. 

If you're in the market for an ultra-luxury SUV, take a gander and a drive in the 2021 Bentley Bentayga. Here's my review in today's edition of Money Inc. 

If you are ready to recommence international travel, heading to an all-inclusive property south of the border is a pleasure. Read my story on Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit in today's print and digital editions of The San Francisco Examiner. 

My fourth story on my return to Maui following the pandemic purgatory appeared in my column in today's edition of The San Francisco Examiner.

My book review of veteran travel writer Chaney Kwak's debut book "The Passenger" appeared in my column in The San Francisco Examiner. Whether you love cruising, hate cruising or are a wanna-be cruiser, if you want a great read, you'll want to pick this one up. Out June 8, 2021.

The third of four stories on my recent return to Maui. This one is on The Four Seasons Maui at Wailea and appeared in today's edition of Money Inc.

The second of four stories on my recent return to Maui. This feature appeared in my column in today's edition of The San Francisco Examiner and focuses on the special grand dame, The Ka'anapali Beach Hotel.

If you have never been to Maui and you are traveling with kids - big or small  - you will want to check out the Hyatt Regency Maui on the island's west side. See my story in today's issue of MoneyInc.

If you are looking to go green, but wish to sacrifice neither luxury nor power, you will want to check out the 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e. It was metal lust at first sight for me and then I fell in love.