So, I'm in a bit of an odd spot: I'm trying to plan a winter vacation.  One week, roughly $1000 budget, narrowed down to three contenders.  Votes welcome:

1. Wellington, NZ:  I've been here before, and guess what: I like it.  Enough that I want to go back for a week.  They have NZ amounts of theater, good running trails, lots of live music, and a ( Read more... )

It has been more than a year since my last bath.  I remember it clearly: the stainless white tub, steaming hot water, the bottle of merlot.... Heaven has lots of bathtubs ( Read more... )