Articles by Angelina

  It’s no secret that tracking steps, counting calories, and setting goals are great for your health. And activity trackers are great motivators to set you in the right direction – but with a new gadget hitting the market everyday, how can one decide which is best? We’re breaking down the pros and cons to three of the biggest competitors in the health band marketplace to help you find the perfect fit. It’s worth noting that no activity band is perfect. You’ll still have to manually input your calories, exercise sessions, weight, and daily bedtime. You’ll have to remember to...

  An entrance hall sets the scene for the rest of the home as it is the central core of the interior and it gives the opportunity to make a statement with the design. Consider what will be seen the moment the front door is opened and what elements will be the main focus of attention.  Choose a style or concept that can be continued throughout the property but perhaps add a little more drama than in other rooms. Statement lighting such as chandeliers make a great choice and can be incorporated to enhance the staircase and complement the architecture....

Looking for new wines to explore in 2016?  Check out our expert picks! Lighter-Style Reds — Jamie Goode, Wine Writer “Red wine doesn’t have to be dark in color to be great. Increasingly, interesting winemakers are looking to extract less from the skins of red grapes to produce more aromatic, balanced and elegant reds that are easy to drink. Think South African Cinsault, new-wave Gamay from Beaujolais and lighter-style Grenache from South Australia.” Chasselas — Victoria James — Sommelier at Piora Unfamiliar with Swiss wines? It’s not because of the lack of quality — it’s because the Swiss drink almost...

There’s just something about feeling sand between your toes, a cold drink in your hand and a warm, salty breeze on your face that simply can’t be replicated at a lake house or pool. Sometimes, only a beach resort will do.  Check out our list luxury getaways with just the right activities and guest-centered services that will complete your luxury experience.   Hermitage Bay, Antigua A refreshing breath of contemporary design in the Caribbean, Hermitage Bay is blissfully free of the nostalgia that encumbers so many island resorts. The 17 hillside bungalows and 8 beach bungalows are large and cleanly...

George Clooney is mourning the loss of actor, mentor, friend and SAG-AFTRA President Ken Howard. He was 71. Clooney honored Howard with a touching tribute, remembering one of his fondest memories with the late star, which also happened to be one of his earliest career moments. “There’s a story about how a young actor met Ken on the Fox lot in 1983 and told him what a fan he was of ‘The White Shadow,'” Clooney said in a tribute he released just hours after news of Howard’s death broke. “Ken asked that actor what he did and the young man...