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Head to Vegas to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Mike Hiller — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:47:21 +0000

The Las Vegas strip is going all out for Chinese New Year celebrations, reports EscapeHatch Vegas columnist Zeke Quezada.

Win a Free Trip to Ski or Snowboard at Whistler in BC, Canada

Mike Hiller — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:41:50 +0000

Ok, this is a super cool promotion from one of North America’s best ski destinations, Whistler Mountain, in British Columbia, Canada. It’s a (nearly) all expenses paid month-long visit to Whistler, from March till April, to do nothing except ski (which they pay for, too). They’ll fly you there, put you up, give a mountain home Continue reading →

Play Away: Golf in New Zealand at Cape Kidnappers

Mike Hiller — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:13:34 +0000

Hands down, this is one of the most visually stunning settings in the world. Come see why.

Really Good Food: Texas Spice, in the Omni Dallas Hotel, Lights It Up

Mike Hiller — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:36:43 +0000

Jason Weaver and Cory Garrison, the chefs behind the marquee restaurant in the new Dallas convention center hotel, cook with gusto. Texas Spice is mindful eating. You won't mind a bit.

Cape Kidnappers Golf Course in New Zealand… WOW!

Mike Hiller — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:30:20 +0000

Though it's on the other side of the world, your ball won't fall off the earth.

Houston Restaurant Critic Alison Cook: “I’ve Been Banned from a Restaurant”

Mike Hiller — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:04:44 +0000

"Well, it's finally happened," writes Houston Chronicle's Alison Cook. Fair? Or publicity stunt?

Just Back From: New Zealand

Mike Hiller — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:32:55 +0000

Villa Maria's winemaker on why you should know about New Zealand Pinot Noir.

Abacus Restaurant Turns Kitchen Over to Luxe Cabo Resort’s Chef For One Night

Mike Hiller — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:52:17 +0000

Chef Marco Bustamante of Cabo's Capella Pedregal Resort served a dinner last night that showcased his Mexico cuisine.

Biking Across Provence: I Join a Butterfield & Robinson’s Tour

Mike Hiller — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:12:42 +0000

This week, I set out to tour Provence. By bike. Five days, six nights, a chest of Michelin stars and a bota bag full of Tavel, the amazing Rose from southern France.

On the Road Again

Mike Hiller — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:12:09 +0000

Escaping the Texas heat and East Coast rain way down in the Caribbean this weekend. Beer me.