Archive for 2009
Climbing Kilimanjaro One Crank at a Time
Athlete, activist, Paralympian and global visionary, Chris Waddell heads to Africa to ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Read MoreSeeing (Michelin) Stars In Hong Kong
Now officially a foodie haven with Michelin-rated restaurants, Hong Kong’s dining scene was recently on the menu for wandermelon’s Eric Hiss.
Read MoreSpa Struck: Casa del Mar Unveils Sea
The recently revamped Sea Wellness Spa at Casa del Mar in Santa Monica goes beyond traditional spa therapies, offering a myriad of wellness programs in a luxurious, eco-friendly setting.
Read MoreThe St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Luxury finds a new home at the St. Regis set in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit just north of Puerto Vallarta.
Read MoreHigh-Speed Train Station Opens in Liège, Belgium
Famed architect Santiago Calatrava unveils his latest project: The Liège-Guillemins TGV Railway Station.
Read MoreSt. Regis Debuts in Mexico City
Starwood’s new St. Regis soars above Mexico City’s skyline.
Read MoreCooking Classes with New York City's Finest
New York Magazine and the French Culinary Institute present a gourmet weekend.
Read MoreMelbourne Update: The InterContinental Rialto Reborn
The Intercontinental Melbourne, the Rialto, has emerged from an 18-month, $60 million AUD renovation as one of Melbourne’s most high-profile properties.
Read MoreNirvana in Nepal – Part II
Follow in the footsteps of the locals as trekkers, mountain climbers, adventure seekers, fellow travelers and pilgrims blaze their own trails up to see the “eight-thousanders”.
Read MoreCoast Is Clear: Hurricane Bypasses Los Cabos
It looks like Los Cabos has dodged a bullet, evading any major damage from Hurricane Jimena, which had been threatening the popular Baja California resort.
Read MoreSome Like it Cooler in Sag Harbor
Let the summer days drift away aboard The America, moored in Sag Harbor and available for short or long-term charters in the Long Island area.
Read MoreLast-Minute Labor Day Get-Aways
For the procrastinator in all of us, wandermelon serves up some sizzling 11th-hour ideas before we say so-long to summer.
Read MoreThe Whirlwind Tour: Windmills in California
The nonprofit group, Environmental California, launches a state-wide campaign to create awareness about renewable energy and increase its presence in the state.
Read MoreSingapore Airlines Vacations
Experience Asia for less with Singapore Airlines Vacations, new packages that combine luxury accommodations with travel aboard the world’s best airline.
Read MoreItaly's Raito Hotel
The Raito’s long-awaited VIP Seiren Floor is already proving popular with Europe’s la dolce vita class.
Read MoreEco Beach Wilderness Retreat Reborn
Located in Western Australia’s unspoiled Kimberley Region, Eco Beach is an idyllic natural oasis that sates the senses while respecting the environment.
Read MoreNirvana in Nepal – Part I
Experience the beauty and wonder of Nepal’s architectural and cultural heritage at The Dwarika’s Hotel in Kathmandu where time stands still and history lives on.
Read MoreAffordable Asia with the Orient Express
Take advantage of the latest savings in Asia with the Orient Express Hotels’ Luxury Equation packages designed around special hotel inclusions versus a la carte costs.
Read MoreHaute Hotel Deals Now on wandermelon
Our new partnership with Mr & Mrs Smith, the definitive boutique hotel resource, assures you unrivaled access to a world’s-worth of coveted boutique hotels.
Read MoreHeavenly Heber Valley
A golfer’s paradise, Utah’s Heber Valley has 90 holes of grand public golf and a new private course designed by the “Golden Bear,” Jack Nicklaus.
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