An epicurean with a desire to learn more about the world and its cultures through food. In the winter, you'll also find me enjoying snow covered mountains with skis and snowshoes. By summer, I've traded the snowshoes for hiking boots and the skis for golf clubs. Throughout the year, I love escaping for underwater adventures of SCUBA diving.
Seattle: Checking in luggage at airport
As Mary indicated, there is baggage storage at the @Seattle Airport. I have used it and it is great. However, it is a 30 minute drive from the cruise port to the airport. If possible, I would try to store luggage at the cruise port or see if the cruise line has a porter... See More
Salt Lake City: What is your favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City?
As others have mentioned, @Red Iguana is an amazing stop. But the food doesn't start and stop there. @Whiskey Street is a great place to get some good fare and libations. Also, @The Rest at @Bodega is a must for food. If small plates are your thing,... See More
Las Vegas: Best tips and casinos for first time gambler?
I have had a "rating" at a strip casino hotel, when I gambled a lot, which afforded me suite upgrades, tickets to shows, meals, etc. It also required me to sit for three to four hours a day at a table, playing $50-100 a hand. That being said, I would never try to... See More
Phuket: Scuba diving for a single dive in Koh Phi Phi
Koh Phi Phi has a pricing agreement amongst the dive shops on the island. I believe the cost for diving is about 3000-4000 THB for two dives and lunch. I don't know any shop that is a one dive only, unless it's an evening or night dive, which would likely be at... See More
Niseko: Best resort in Niseko for Off-Piste Skiing?
I am heading to Niseko in a few weeks for a week of skiing and I am extremely excited as I have heard the powder is some of the lightest, driest in the world and I can't wait to experience it. That being said, which resort in Niseko has the best skiing for an expert... See More
Alta Ski Area: Best places to ski outside of Europe?
You cannot beat the variety of terrain and skiing options, than Salt Lake City, Utah. Stay downtown and you can be at nine resorts within a thirty to forty-five minute drive. Five of the nine are consistently ranked in Ski Magazine's ten best resorts in North America... See More
Ko Phi Phi Le: Amazing spots for scuba diving
Juliette, It looks like you have visited Thailand before, but if you haven't dived Ko Phi Phi Le, I would recommend it. I have spent many holidays there, because even the same dive spot has been a different dive, every time. I am also a huge... See More
Tokyo: Best way to get from airport to CBD
The Narita express (NEx) is the easiest and fastest way to get from NRT to Tokyo. There used to be a pass that combined the NEx with a Suica (public transit card), however I believe it has been discontinued. You may buy the tickets at the JR East office in either Terminal... See More
China: Immunizations for Canadians to travel to China and Thailand
The World Health Organization can provide a country specific list of recommend/mandatory vaccinations at www.who.int hope this helps! See More
Thailand: How do I get from Bangkok to Phi Phi islands?
Anita, I recommend flying out of Don Muang airport on Air Asia. (I believe Nok air and Thai Airways also fly domestically). You can fly to either Phuket or Krabi (I recommend Krabi because it is less touristy) once there look for a transfer desk and... See More
