Suzanne's Files - Savvy Lifestyle Insights

Cheat Sheet: Ravello, Italy

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:06:38 GMT

I think of Ravello as the classic Italian town, tucked into the Amalfi Coast south of Naples. If you enjoy (as I do) high quality music in a...

Eight Great Yoga Retreats

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:19:07 GMT

Classes by expert yogis, chakra-rebalancing spa treatments and super-healthy organic cuisine—these top international yoga retreats will set you on...

Restaurant File: Ravello, Italy's Alfresco & Romantic Dining

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:04:07 GMT

In the seaside town of Ravello, Italy, dining out is as much about cliffside restaurants with amazing views as it is about authentic, regional...

Restaurant File: Puglia, Italy

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:33:56 GMT

I was so lucky to visit Puglia twice in one year, especially because it gave me the chance to try the restaurants I missed on my first time around....

Cooking Schools in Italy

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:28:04 GMT

A visit to Italy is the perfect study in eating locally ... without trying too hard. The climate and topography make it ideal for growing so many...

Hotel Terra: A Hip, Eco-Friendly Ski Lodge in Jackson Hole

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:16:45 GMT

Hotel Terra takes "skiing green" to a new level. From 100% recycled roof shingles to reclaimed lumber in the lobby pillars, this...

Restaurant File: Washington, D.C.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:11:39 GMT

Wondering where to eat in the nation's capital? Here are a few spots that get our vote:

Adrenaline-Fueled Driving Experiences

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:34:18 GMT

Do your best James Bond imitation, jump behind the wheel of a souped-up sportscar and drive off for the experience of a lifetime. These adventurous...

Restaurant File: The Berkshires

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:29:25 GMT

This bucolic mountain region of western Massachusetts is full of natural beauty as well as art galleries, historical sites and cultural...

Restaurant File: New Orleans

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:26:44 GMT

There's a bounty on the bayou. From Creole to Cajun to rootsy southern home-cooked goodness, these restaurants are guaranteed to jazz up...

Restaurant File: Miami

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:02:31 GMT

Sultry, hip and happening—not to mention fresh and exotic. Here are some of Magic City's greatest! Grab a table outside and enjoy...

Miami's Must-See Contemporary Art Galleries and Exhibitions

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:57:50 GMT

Miami is one of the most colorful, vibrant and exciting cities in the world, and a place where art imitates life in the most spectacular fashion.

Florist File: Aspen & Snowmass

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:28:13 GMT

Hosting a destination wedding in the magnificent Aspen/Snowmass resort? Or are you a lucky local or vacation homeowner who enjoys the Rocky Mountain...

Restaurant File: Aspen & Snowmass

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:38:31 GMT

For such a small town, Aspen has a staggering number of excellent restaurants, and the wealth of offerings keeps getting better. Several newcomers...

Restaurant File: The Hamptons

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:17:11 GMT

New York's renowned summertime riviera can be by turns low-key or high-octane, and the same goes for its culinary offerings, from intimate...

Florist File: New York

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:09:21 GMT

Manhattan has countless florists catering to countless events, every day of the week. But you don't want run-of-the-mill blooms in the Big...

Aspen Shopping: Ski Fashions, Jewelry, Designer Consignment, Art Galleries

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:39:49 GMT

Normally I'd say to skip the major luxury brand shops in Aspen, but my editor Chantal just spent a week there and reports that, in this...

Le Sirenuse, An Italian-Style Mansion in Positano, Italy

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:21:39 GMT

Le Sirenuse is an old-style Italian mansion settled into the hillside on top of Amalfi and overlooking the sea. Well-known and worth-the-hype, the...

Hotel Santa Caterina, A Stately Palazzo on the Amalfi Coast, Italy

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:40:45 GMT

I love hotels with a "wow" factor and few come with a bigger punch than Hotel Santa Caterina on Italy's beautiful Amalfi...

BEWARE: Villa Cimbrone, a Cliffside Hotel in Ravello, Italy

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:37:48 GMT

Because the views from this Amalfi Coast cliffside estate in Ravello are among the most spectacular in the world, Villa Cimbrone is worth a visit,...