Originally built on an Etruscan settlement, Florence, or Firenze as only one who’s been will come to know it as, remains as beautiful today as the artworks that were born there hundreds of years ago. The birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Florence is also the birthplace of many of the great minds that would later […]
In New Orlean’s, Anything Goes… For Pets!
Delve into the deepest and richest pocket of the American South and emerge saturated with the unique culture and spirituality of New Orleans. An extraordinary feast for the senses pulsates throughout this vibrant American city, which stands unmatched in its zest for inspired living. An inimitable mélange of French, Caribbean, and distinctly Southern flair meld together […]
Just A “Pinsch”-John Villa brings a taste of Portugal to New York City
John Villa has a reputation for being an accomplished chef who is also easy on the eyes. But Manhattanites who’ve seen the executive chef/co-owner of the new urban hot-spot, Pico, in the New York Times or Gourmet magazine may have noticed he always has a close companion at his side— his beloved Doberman Pinscher, […]
Las Ventanas Al Paraiso: Opening the “Windows of Paradise”
The moment Lucky and I arrived at Rosewood’s Five Dog Bone Award winning Las Ventanas Al Paraiso, located in Los Cabos, Mexico at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, I realized this isn’t just a resort; this is a magnifiscent escape for us. We were personally received with our favorite beverage or cocktail, our […]
My weekend at summer camp
First off, let me say that I’m not a bad dog, just misunderstood. “Yappy,” they call me. “Neurotic,” they say. “Disobedient,” they snicker. Well, how would you like it? One day, you’re romping through the bluegrass of Kentucky and three days later you’re in Philadelphia, a big city with barely a blade of grass in […]
“Angel Pawprints”
Reflections on Loving and Losing a Canine Companion—An Anthology of Pet Memorials edited by Laurel E. Hunt (Hyperion) Animal memorials are nothing new. The Egyptians mummified their dogs, while the Victorians held funeral services for them. Today, there are even virtual pet cemeteries for those who chose to celebrate their loss online. When Laurel Hunt, […]