Traveling by train may not sound like a dream summer vacation, but there are a few locomotive trips that are surprisingly luxe. From a scenic ride along British Columbia’s Pacific Coast to a classic trek on the train that inspired Agatha Christie’s legendary mystery novel, Forbes Travel Guide uncovered a few great trains to board this summer.
Archives for June 2012
Surprisingly Luxurious Train Rides
The Five Best Things to Order at Caprice
When dining at Caprice, it can be hard to decide among all of the selections on the contemporary French menu. Here are our five best picks at the Hong Kong restaurant: 1. The tourteau crab… [Continue Reading]
Friday Travel Photo: Shoal Bay Beach, Anguilla
Our “Friday Travel Photo” comes from Nori Evoy of Anguilla’s East End. In January, Evoy took a day trip to Anguilla’s Shoal Bay Beach, a sandy stretch with turquoise waters.
The Hottest Places to Eat in Chicago
No matter what you’re looking for in a dining experience—from over-the-top views and late-night lounges to killer steaks and innovative molecular gastronomy—Forbes Travel Guide offers our picks some of the Windy City’s hottest places to eat.
Five Great Gifts for Dad
If you’re still scrambling for a Father’s Day gift, don’t worry. We’ve come up with a list of five great gifts, perfect for the dad who has it all (or says he wants nothing). From Japanese cooking classes to rounds at PGA-tested golf courses, go to Forbes.com to see Forbes Travel Guide’s favorite travel experiences for dads.
Five Restaurants Worth a Drive
While many of the Forbes Travel Guide star-rated restaurants are found in New York and Las Vegas, there are plenty more that are farther down the beaten path. If you’re willing to take the drive (and we recommend that you do), you’ll be rewarded with some top fare — not to mention picturesque scenery. Go to Forbes.com to read about the five restaurants worth a drive.
What to See, Do and Eat in Miami Now
With Miami’s beaches, nightlife and Art Deco style, it is the city to see and be seen. So what’s the best way to do it all in one day? Forbes Travel Guide sat down with Miami pro Nina Eberlijn, the concierge at the Four-Star Mandarin Oriental, Miami. She gave us the scoop on what to see, do and eat in Miami right now. Go to Forbes.com to get her insider tips.
The Five Best Amenities at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin
A spa experience is not complete without plenty of amenities; and at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, you won’t have to look hard to find these little extras. You’ll stumble upon amenity after amenity around each corner you turn. Here’s our list of our five favorite amenities at the Spa at Four Seasons Austin.
Friday Travel Photo: Petra, Jordan
Our “Friday Travel Photo” comes from Zoe Efstathiou of Oxford, England. In January, she took a trip with her friend to Petra, Jordan. She explains her shot: “A friendly Bedouin man who lived in a cave overlooking the desert had just taken me and my friend on an unofficial tour of the hidden parts of the ancient city.
How to Grill Like a Barbecue Champion
This summer, we’re looking to up our grilling game to more than just flipping burgers. To help us with our mission, we sat down with barbecue all-star Adam Perry Lang. A veteran of the fine dining world (he’s worked in the kitchens of Le Cirque and Daniel), Lang is passionate about barbecue and is sharing some of his best tips with us. Go to Forbes.com to get all his best advice.
The Easiest Way to Pack This Summer
The official start of summer is still a few weeks away, but we’ve already booked our tickets to some of the hottest summer destinations for 2012. London tops the list with the Olympics Games at center stage, followed by Patagonia for some natural beauty and St. Barts for surf and sand in the French Caribbean.
Five Outrageous Themed Hotel Suites
We chose five themed — but upscale — suites, primed for one-of-a-kind stays, or even a party. Read on for our picks.