Travel & Free Time

Favorite Summer Reading: Book Club PicksMy favorite books for reading on the beach, an airplane, or at home.

WestJet is a growing low-cost Canadian airline.

What is it like to Fly Westjet?When booking flights to and from Canada, consider flying WestJet.

Chef Enrique Silva of Tequila and Huerta Los Tamarindos

Baja Farm-to-Table: Just Beyond the BeachCulinary travel is hot but travelers don’t often associate farm-to-table cooking with beach destinations.

Reception Desk at the Four Seasons Toronto

Hotel Review: Four Seasons TorontoIn Toronto, this new hotel offers the luxury of a home away from home.

BOOKSPLAY

Book Review: Hitchhiking with Larry David

By: Irene S. Levine

May 25, 2013

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Book Review: Hitchhiking with Larry David

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Summer Festivals: New Haven and Beyond

By: Irene S. Levine

May 21, 2013

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Summer Festivals: New Haven and the One in Your Own Backyard

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Summer Villa Rentals: 12 Things You Need To Know

By: Irene S. Levine

May 20, 2013

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The pool area at Sugar Hill, a luxury villa at the Tryall Club in Jamaica

Summer Villa Rentals: 12 Things You Need To Know

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A Hop On, Hop Off Bus Tour of Dublin

By: Irene S. Levine

May 20, 2013

It may sound a bit hokey but one of the first things I try to do whenever I visit a new-to-me city, is to get on a hop on, hop off bus tour for an overview of the city. While it isn't the best mode of transportation for getting from point A to B, with mutilingual narration, these buses certainly help you determine what you want to see afterwards.

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Yountville: A Little Town with a Lot of Tradition

By: Irene S. Levine

May 15, 2013

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Yountville is the perfect base for exploring Napa Valley wine country.

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Norwegian Breakaway: Public Art in New York Harbor

By: Irene S. Levine

May 10, 2013

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The Norwegian Breakaway with its hull painted by Peter Max

Norwegian Breakaway: Public Art in New York Harbor by Peter Max

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Extended Stay Hotels: Making a Comeback

By: Irene S. Levine

May 9, 2013

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Extended Stay Hotels Making a Comeback

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Secrets The Vine Cancun: Like a Ship on Shore

By: Irene S. Levine

April 30, 2013

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Secrets The Vine Cancun: Like a Ship on Shore

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The Kentucky Derby: Where Hats Trump Horses

By: Irene S. Levine

April 29, 2013

The Kentucky Derby, which has taken place each year since 1875, is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2013. Held at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, it is called "the most exciting two minutes in sports." The event is filled with traditions: Mint juleps, the blanket of roses, the band playing My Old Kentucky Home, and HATS—of all colors, sizes and shapes. Take a peek at some of last year's standouts: