There is service, and then there is Peninsula service. Attentive, yet discreet, the first-class touches of the upscale worldwide hotel chain make everyone feel like a movie star. Especially, perhaps, at The Peninsula's Beverly Hills location, located near Rodeo Drive, where actual celebs often frequent the hotel. (But don't expect the staff to point them out to you. Paparazzi … [Read more...] about Destination:*
Archives for November 2009
Monumental Images*
Every summer for the past 30 years or so, my wife and I have set aside time to hike or backpack in the high country of Yosemite National Park. We cannot let a season slip by without a visit to the mountains. We took our daughter to all the High Sierra Camps when she was about 10 years old and I still remember carrying her to the summit of Mt. Hoffman on my back. We have spent … [Read more...] about Monumental Images*
Philanthropy from the Heart
Throughout the past year, headlines often carried heaviness. Corporate scandal. Ponzi schemes. Job cuts and home foreclosures. It might have left Americans disheartened, except that every tale of greed was matched with stories of good deeds, generosity and hope. People really do want to help others. The United States boasts more than 1.5 million public charities, private … [Read more...] about Philanthropy from the Heart
A Beautiful Life
Kathy Ireland has changed directions since her days as a supermodel, her prolific career made most popular by her Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue covers. Today, the model-turned mogul,46, is chief designer and CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide (KIWW), a $1.4 Billion empire that designs and markets more than 15,000 products sold in 28 countries, ranging from home furnishings and … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Life