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The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort: A sophisticated island getaway.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort: A sophisticated island getaway.

The Maldives are a dream destination often spoken of, and for those of us lucky enough to live within an easy flight’s distance, an attainable holiday location. But how to decide which resort is the right one? With plenty of high-end options, how do you […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

I don’t know about you, but I’m a photo editing machine at the moment — desperately trying to get all my words and photos arranged from my trip to the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli resort last weekend (rest assured, it’s an amazing property). Given that […]

My Top Dishes of April 2017.

My Top Dishes of April 2017.

Apologies for my delay — I think you know I’ve been busy transiting through the Maldives. 😉 Well, I don’t think anything was going to live up to March, but April did have some fun treats thrown in. Knowing my May and June were going […]

Magnolia Bakery: One stop sweet shop.

Magnolia Bakery: One stop sweet shop.

In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past ten or more years, you might not have heard of Magnolia Bakery, a transplant from New York and one of the originators of the cupcake frenzy that took place at the end of the […]

Molecule: Fine design, but does the food match?

Molecule: Fine design, but does the food match?

Would you believe I’ve never been to D3? Hubs visits quite regularly for work, but I’ve never had the opportunity to maneuver the set of turns and flyovers it takes to get there. Thus, with said Hubs out of town for the weekend and a newly […]

3 Fils: Unique plates in Jumeirah 2.

3 Fils: Unique plates in Jumeirah 2.

3 Fils has been gaining some traction around town, and it felt like my duty as a foodie to head over and give the venue a try. Serving ‘Modern Asian Cuisine with Japanese influence,’ I wanted to see how exactly the concept of the food […]

Viceroy Palm Jumeirah, Dubai: Miami vibes and beautiful skylines.

Viceroy Palm Jumeirah, Dubai: Miami vibes and beautiful skylines.

As an author of a book taking place entirely in a hotel, there is literally nothing I love more than visiting a new hotel. I love lobbies and people watching. I love clean sheets and breathtaking views. I love luxury toiletries and staying in bed […]

Weekend links.

Weekend links.

This week turned out much different than I originally thought it would! I sincerely enjoyed my stay at the Viceroy Palm Jumeirah and am more than ready for a relaxed weekend. This melted my face — when food reviews go for the jugular. (Everyone is […]

Quattro Passi: Viceroy Palm Jumeirah.

Quattro Passi: Viceroy Palm Jumeirah.

What’s a new property without a brand new restaurant? Continuing my exploration of Italian cuisine (this makes my 4th tasting in a month, perhaps I’ll be an expert by the time I depart for Rome next month…) in the UAE, I was happy to find […]