Rancho La Puerta is located on sacred Native American land three miles from the US border in Tecate, Mexico. It was founded in 1940 by Deborah and Edmond Szekely. At 83, Ms. Szekely certainly walks her talk about holistic health, living your best life, and constantly challenging yourself at any age to try new things and renew your spirit. As a ranch guest, you are first … [Read more...]

Forget about buying some touristy travel guide. The Culture Smart! series of travel guides (Graphic Arts Center Publishing; Tradeback; 168 pages; $9.95) will give you insight into a country's culture: attitudes, business world, customs, daily life, politics, religion, and values. The next time you are in France, you will know to kiss your fingertips to show that your meal … [Read more...]

Who wants to look like a tourist by carrying a bulky tour book? Be a stylish and discreet traveler by carrying a LUXE City Guide (LUXE Asia; Tradeback Foldout; $9) that easily fits into your pocket or handbag. The guide is available for fifteen Asian, Middle-Eastern and Australian cities. Whether you are in Beijing, Dubai or Sydney, you will have a listing of the finest … [Read more...]

Denver, the city with the most educated and thinnest citizens in America, is not the cowtown it used to be. Denver is as well-known for its culture and city park system, the nation’s largest, as it is for its breweries and sports teams. With a diverse ethnic population of over 2.4 million, the nation's baby boomer capital has a dry climate with 300 days of sunshine. If you want … [Read more...]

For those of us cosmopolites who have a list of dream destinations, Paris, the most romantic place on earth, should be in your top ten. Consider walking along the famous Champs-Elysées after a day of shopping on Saint-Germain. Think about having a lot of historical treasures to discover. Imagine roaming through the quaint streets of Paris. Are you ready for a visit? The … [Read more...]