‘Kick It’ In Style: For All You Luxury-Enthusiast-Skater Types

Publisher: LIFT Magazine
Author: Tanya Ryno
Published: January, 2009
Speaking of practicality, how about this Louis Vuitton + Stephen Sprouse Skatedeck? Talk about “kick-pushing” in style! As part of the much anticipated Louis Vuitton + Sprouse collection, this beauty could be yours for a drop-in-the-bucket price of $8,250. This piece along with the collection in its entirety will [...]

Best Hotel in New Zealand: Treetops Lodge and Wilderness Experience, Rotorua

Publisher: The Informed Traveler
Author: Mary Winston Nicklin
Published: January 7, 2009
Props to Treetops Lodge for being recognized on the Travel + Leisure “World’s Best List” as the top hotel in New Zealand. Occupying a 2,500-acre natural wonderland in Rotorua (New Zealand’s therapeutic thermal region, Maori cultural center, and the trout fishing capital of the world), Treetops [...]

Carefree Boat Club: Come Sail Away

Publisher: LIFT Magazine
Author: Tanya Ryno
Published: January 5, 2009
When it comes to chores, you can hire someone to do just about anything: walk the dog, organize the closet, or plan grocery shopping.
Leisure time shouldn’t be any different….

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Get off the treadmill–and get on to the treadmill desk

Publisher: PopGadget
Author: Tam
Published: December 26, 2008
You can walk and chew gum at the same time, but can you walk and work at the same time? I don’t think I could except maybe for mostly mindless tasks like going through email….

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Play Polo with Pachyderms in Thailand at Anantara Golden Triangle Resort

Publisher: The Informed Traveler
Author: K. Clare Johnson
Published: November 26, 2008
Why play regular polo when you can play it with elephants? Thailand’s Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa is offering guests this jumbo-sized opportunity. Through the resort’s Elephant Camp, which is located on the grounds of Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa, guests can swing a [...]

EXPERT CONNECT: A 4×4 Adventure to Oman’s Grand Canyon in the Wahiba Sands Desert

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Publisher: Spire
Author: Suzanne Aaronson
My five days in Oman were magical and filled with many vivid memories—climbing the dunes to take photos at sunrise, racing up the sand in a 4×4, visiting treasure-filled souks, and returning to our luxe tent at the end of the day to a feast of barbecued Omani lamb [...]

Tipping Your Personal Trainer Or Athletic Coach For The Holidays

Publisher: LIFT Magazine
Author: Tanya Ryno
The difference between a good tip and a great one costs little but means a lot to the recipient (as any former waitress knows). If you’re deciding between money and a present, research shows that most personal trainers prefer cash, but presents are always welcome….
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Winter Adventures in Vermont, Colorado, Canada and Beyond

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Publisher: Spire
Author: Suzanne Aaronson
Don’t hide inside as the chill of winter sets in; this is a fabulous time to stay active in a sublime snow-covered setting. Here are some of my favorite winter activities from New England to New Zealand….

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Weekend Warrior: Never underestimate the usefulness of a sleek, well-made bag

Publisher: The Informed Traveler
Author: Tanya Ryno
Take this ‘Power Gym Bag’ ($2050) by Morgan Grays. It’s large enough and durable enough to hold all your essentials – dumbbells, jump rope, change of clothes – yet its cool style will still catch her eye whether you’re running to the gym or just chilling out at the coffee [...]

Super Health Clubs For Those Who Are Still Super Rich

Publisher: LIFT Magazine
Author: Tanya Ryno
Published: November, 2008
Sure, there’s something to be said for style and affordability (especially these days). But there are still those times when only the best will do. As in luxury. As in service. As in private, but worth hocking your Tiffany diamond watch for. Here’s a handy guide to the five [...]

What’s Hot: Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay, Oman

Publisher: The Informed Traveler
Author: Mary Winston Nicklin
Published: October 27, 2008
The first hotel in the Middle East for Six Senses is visually stunning, with service to match. And talk about innovative modes of arrival: You can even arrive by paraglider….

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EXPERT CONNECT: Sailing Around the Islands of Indonesia

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Publisher: Spire
Author: Suzanne Aaronson
Understated luxury, total freedom, ultimate indulgence…music to my ears! If you’re looking for a sailing-in-luxury vacation, spend a week playing Robinson Crusoe with up to 10 guests on a private chartered sailboat—a classic 164-foot schooner named Silolona….
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Hike Peru’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in First-Class Style

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Publisher: Spire
Author: Suzanne Aaronson
Explore the spectacular Inca Trail and ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in style on a 10-night Amazing Peru tour. The adventure starts in Lima, Cuzco, and Urubamba—the Sacred Valley of the Incas—and includes four days’ hiking on the Inca Trail….

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EXPERT CONNECT: A Cutting-Edge Luxury Travel Expert

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Publisher: Spire
Author: Suzanne Aaronson
Heli-skiing in the Alps, quad biking in Botswana, scuba diving in Iceland, or journeying into the unknown in Antarctica—these and a host of other incredible adventures are what makes this Expert Connect™ partner such a thrill….

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Snap Shots: Adventure Cam

Publisher: LIFT Magazine
Author: Tanya Ryno
Published: October 15, 2008

From rafting Class III rapids to scuba diving 75 feet below the surface, SeaLife ECOshot’s waterproof digital camera puts your waterborne adventures on record…….
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