In Search of The Perfect Christmas

Help - I am suffering from the seasonal blues.  Every time Christmas arrives and I can't bare it - So this year I head out on a journey to get a new perspective , and hopefully, appreciation of Christmas.  First stop, New York City, center of the commercial christmas.  My least favorite thing about the holiday is commercialism, but hoping to offset this with the rich cultural activity of the big apple.  Broadway musical, Warhol at the MOMA, and maybe a Poetry Slam at the Bowery.  If this doesn't zap the blues, on to Ottawa to spend Christmas Eve in subzero temperatures and watch the faces of my "adopted" nephews as they still innocently enjoy the idea of Christmas - and lots of toys......Final stop, Montreal, the place that has my heart, and the only place I have ever enjoyed my childhood christmas's - God Bless my French Canadian family.
Stay tuned for the results.....

Wynn Pool Party

Vegas Appeal?

Anyone who has been to Vegas as of late bares witness to the explosion in size.  Bigger, shinier, Hotels and Casinos feeding the traveler looking for luxury.  Some of the biggest changes in nightlife, or daylife for that matter, is the Pool Party!

Vegas is finally bringing it outside in the dessert sky.  From outdoor cafes, to pool gambling tables, and the most happening poolside parties.  If you were picking who was doing it the best - hands down is the Wynn Hotel - http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/
Checkout the Encore Pool Party....
Best use of outdoor space, including top restaurants,
and the first to bring the outdoor light into the Casino Floor....If you thought you were done with Las Vegas, this hotel might actually be worth your second wind.

Travel Is Changing.....

Since September 11, the world of Travel as we know it has changed.  Slowly but surely the comforts of quick travel have eroded.  From shoe bombs to underwear bombs - the threats to American travellers seem endless.  But there are solutions to easing the pain of the busy and constant traveller.  The service of a personal concierge can make sure the comforts and necessities of travel are waiting for them upon their arrival to their destination.  One of the biggest headaches has been the ban of liquids in your carry on luggage.  Now your personal concierge can arrange for all of your personal hygiene items to be waiting for you on the other end.  No shopping required by you, less items to pack, and the personal care items remaining can be held for you in the event you wil return in the future.  To further ease the waiting time and lines that now await you at the airport, you can also allow your concierge to online check-in for you.  This saves you a line allowing you to go straight to security check.  These are just two small things a personal concierge can help you with.  The possibilities are endless.