Kris' Tips

See virtual tour of this unique, off-the- beaten track little slice of paradise in cool, up mauka Kealakekua on the Big Island of Hawaii. I am an avid spa goer and this place is a gem waiting to be discovered. Lush tropical gardens, beautiful hand crafted wooden tubs and incredible massage. Went back a second time and it was equally as magnificent and... [Read more of this review]

A Guide to: Maui, Hawaii by Eric for kristraveler.com Kaanapali beach is always our home when we visit Maui - it is on one of the nicest beaches on Maui and some of the best snorkeling and diving on the island is right at the doorstep of the hotels. Some of the properties have a free shuttle which has 3 stops in the historic whaling town of Lahaina,... [Read more of this review]

Washingtonian Magazine is offering a great deal for some fabulous restaurants in Maryland’s Eastern Shore during the month of April 2010. Print this article and get a 3-course meal at any of the restaurants listed for only $30. Some of the restaurants participatings include: - 208 Talbot - Rupert’s Bar & Tea Rooms - Sherwood’s... [Read more of this review]

  Photo Credit: Jason Pier From the outside it looked like one of the best restaurants in town, so we had to go inside and check it out.  208 Talbot in St Michaels, Maryland, is an elegant little restaurant perfect for any occasion: a romantic dinner with your loved one, family gatherings or even a happy hour with friends. Prices seemed fair for... [Read more of this review]

That I love to visit new restaurants all of you already know, so I could had to tell about three fantastic restaurants that we went in Buenos! I will start with one that a lot of followers on twitter told me about: the famous Café Tortoni! This is the oldest cafe BAs and it is a real charm that the gorgeous original environment is all well kept! For... [Read more of this review]

Buenos Aires has two bookstores that are absolutely sensational: a paradise for those who like to get lost for hours and hours among books… Despite my pile of books to read, that is already unbelievable, I needed to visit both and tell you all about each of them: they are a must see for those visiting the capital of Argentina! The Eterna Cadencia... [Read more of this review]

If I could name one thing that I love to do in Buenos Aires is to visit the two famous street fairs that take place in the Argentine capital every weekend! On every Saturday there is na amazing fair in Palermo: full of stalls of local handicrafts, leather accessories, and necklaces and rings, and many other little cute things! To walk around that neighborhood:... [Read more of this review]

I Love boutique hotels!!! They are always more charming and always surprise me more than any other large hotel chain! The service is generally much more personal because usually they don’t have many rooms and this simple detail makes a huge difference! When I began to plan my trip to Buenos Aires, it couldn’t be different: I found the most amazing... [Read more of this review]

The Washington Post has a very good tool to estimate taxi fares in the Washington DC area. I have used it several times and the ranges they give have been pretty accurate all times I’ve compared with my cab rides. Link: District Taxi Fare Estimator Tool Please note that the estimator does not include extra fees the taxis charge for each piece... [Read more of this review]

If you are heading to São Paulo in early March 2010, make sure you do not miss the São Paulo Restaurant Week 2010. It starts on March 1st and runs until March 14th. Check the link below and do not forget to make reservations, especially on weekends. Link: 2010 São Paulo Restaurant Week Favorite Restaurants: - Arabia - Boa Bistrô - Consulado Mineiro -... [Read more of this review]