Posts by Eric Hiss
Four Seasons Beverly Hills Gets Multimillion Dollar Nip & Tuck
Makeovers in Beverly Hills are business as usual. But when the subject in question is a five-star hotel with an anticipated new restaurant, we want you in the loop.
Read MoreCyprus: the Island of the Gods' Timeless Appeal
Through the ages, Cyprus has attracted both deities and mere mortals with its gentle climate, miles of coastline and Mediterranean hospitality.
Read MoreWin a Wine & Spa Weekend in Paso Robles!
February is the month for perfect pairings, so we’ve partnered with Paso Robles to give away a wine and spa weekend in this California wine-country paradise you and someone special will never forget!
Read MoreVancouver to Keep Party Going 24/7 During Winter Olympics
Grouse Mountain, just minutes from downtown Vancouver, will stay open all night for the duration of the Winter Games.
Read MoreHelping Haiti
For those of us who are thousands of miles away but still want to lend a hand after Haiti’s devastating earthquake, wandermelon has created a shortlist of organizations doing exceptional work.
Read MoreMendoza, Argentina: Days of Wine and Rosés
A wine-lover’s nirvana awaits at the foot of the Andes in sun-drenched Mendoza, the country’s “Napa” and home of Argentina’s best wines.
Read MoreTahitian Pearls: Luxe Last-Minute Gifts
The far-flung islands of French Polynesia produce the world’s most coveted cultured pearls. Not traveling there anytime soon? Now you can order online in time for holiday gifting.
Read MoreVirgin Galactic Debuts World’s First Commercial Spaceliner
Braving freezing winds, dueling governors and potent Absolut cocktails, wandermelon’s Eric Hiss takes in the sights, sounds, and stratospheric hyperbole of the dawn of space tourism.
Read MoreLast Day! Click to Win Four Seasons Gift Card
This holiday, Four Seasons Gift Cards make a smart and conscious choice, benefiting a children’s charity. And if you’re a wandermelon subscriber, you might just win one too!
Read MoreBerlin Still Celebrating The Wall's Fall
November 9 marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, but locals and visitors continue to celebrate, learn and remember.
Read MoreWest Hollywood's (In)Famous Halloween Carnaval Suits Up
The largest Halloween party in the world is expected to draw 500,000 visitors for the 22nd Annual Costume Carnaval on October 31.
Read MoreSanta Barbara’s Moveable Feast
With the onset of fall, Santa Barbara serves up a rich harvest of world-class food and wine opportunities at every turn.
Read MoreLearnAboutWine Brings All Things Vino to LA
Events like the upcoming Stars of Cabernet are where Angelenos go to get hip to the subtleties of fine wines (*and discounts if they are wandermelon readers).
Read MoreCathay Pacific Eases Dreaded Long Haul
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific completes retrofit of planes servicing long-haul routes with generous seat configurations in all classes.
Read MoreChina’s Rising Star: Shanghai
“More” is the party line in China’s city that truly never sleeps.
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 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 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 MoreMadame Tussauds Now Starring In Hollywood
Famous wax attraction goes Hollywood with high-concept, multimillion dollar interactive venue.
Read MoreSlideshow: Madame Tussauds Stars In Hollywood
Photographer Dorit Thies captures images of the famous immortalized by legendary Madame Tussauds. Their newest venue is in Hollywood.
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