Depressed: YES! Depression: NO!

Feb 24, 2009

By Jim Walberg or Caribbean Islands Realty Bob Wuan of Vacation Finance is a fellow real estate writer on the internet and a dear friend. We use the services of his company, Vacation Finance, for our clients needing a loan for purchasing their second and third homes. Bob Wuan just published an article today that I wanted all of you to read. Mind set is still one of the most powerful aspects of our economy. I welcome your feed back on Bob's thoughts.

Andrew Harper's 10 places to eat before you die

Sep 04, 2008

By Andrew Harper Our country is blessed with some of the finest dining establishments in the world, but for this list, I thought it would be more intriguing to look at quintessentially American restaurants. Some of these places are legendary. Most are local institutions. All serve tremendous food. These suggestions are based on my professional wanderings over the last 30 years as a luxury hotel reviewer and committed food lover. The selections are completely subjective and wholeheartedly recommended. The Steakhouse You can almost always count on finding a good steakhouse in every American city. And then there’s Peter Luger in Brooklyn. In business since 1887, it is renowned for its rigorously selected, succulent, buttery porterhouse prepared to exacting standards. This is not a fancy place; it’s cash only, and the service is gruffly efficient. No carnivore should miss it.

Ten places in America to see before you die

Aug 15, 2008

By Andrew Harper Many people have a list of places they’d like to visit before they move on to the next world; here are a few American suggestions of my own. For conversation’s sake, I have avoided the obvious targets, but a stroll across the Golden Gate Bridge or a trip up the Empire State Building is still definitely worth it. Though we are lucky to live in a beautiful country, I have focused on smaller, man-made locales, simply because a catalog of pretty American places could stretch on forever. This list is admittedly subjective, but it comes from 30 years of professional wandering. Some places are more well-known than others, but all share a sense of tranquility and wonder. And since I review small boutique hotels for a living, I have included nearby recommended places to stay. Happy travels!

Ten more reasons to attend the 13th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference in Philadelphia

Aug 04, 2008

By Yvonne Harvey I was surprised to see a copy of US Airways Magazine on my desk this week with a sticky note on it saying “Info for Conference.” I was perplexed on what that would have to do with our conference in Philadelphia. Then I saw it. In the top right-hand corner in small letters are the words “Philly’s Best-Kept Secrets.” Well, hello! I thought I would list them out for you, and maybe you can guess which one really jumped out at me.

John Adams and American history in Philadelphia

Jul 30, 2008

By John Brian Losh I am currently watching John Adams on DVD, it is a seven-part biopic miniseries about John Adams and the story of the first fifty years of the United States. The miniseries is based on the book “John Adams” by American historian David McCullough. It is one of best history films I have ever seen, and has received lots of critical acclaim.
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