by Judy Harrison

Rome is the magnificent “Eternal City”, so fascinating that a lifetime is not sufficient to experience all which this European center of culture, history and beauty has to offer. Rome is also the correct answer to Resident’s most recent Mystery Destination Contest, won by, who earned two roundtrip tickets for international travel on American Airlines for guessing the destination and submitting the winning 75 words-or-less essay on why he/she loves Rome.

By Bao Ong

In these penny-pinching times it can feel wrong to surround oneself in luxury. Such concerns evaporate once you land in Grand Cayman. How could it not in this Caribbean kingdom? Leave the guilt behind. The water is clear and sapphire blue while the sun’s rays hit you just right on the soft, sandy beaches. You suddenly realize you’re on vacation, and you deserve to enjoy it.

By Christopher A. Pape

There comes along, ever so often, establishments that take the path less traveled and yet seem to still delight. Whether it is a specific theme, type of cuisine or some form of nontraditional food that is served – it does not mater – but what does, is the quality and care that is put into each dish. Below you will find two restaurants – in the loosest sense of the word – that will enthrall you with their offerings. Go and enjoy!

By Christopher A. Pape

As a food critic, it is easy to spot the restaurants that will be truly successful and ones that have remarkably innovative ideas. Wading through all the dining options can be exhausting and so it is a breath of fresh air when one truly finds a restaurant that excites.

By Christopher A. Pape

The Acting Company is America’s foremost touring repertory company, honored by the Tony Awards for sustained excellence in theater. They have promoted and worked with some of the most preeminent actors in the business including: Kevin Kline, Patti Lupone, Rainn Wilson, among others. Aside from a New York Season each spring, the company tours five months a year by bus and truck to communities all across America where live theater is limited or non-existent.

By Angela Pape

While the cold winter months linger over the Northeast, I often envision a tropical paradise where I can feel the warmth of the sun radiantly shining down upon my skin. For millions of us every year, this dream becomes a reality as we travel to popular destinations including Miami, Cancun or the Bahamas. We have all taken pleasure in such vacationing hot spots at some point or another but why do we insist on revisiting these tourist havens? What ever happened to discovering the enchantment of the road less traveled? Located on the exotic island of Nevis, West Indies, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club offers just that, an experience which is refreshingly like no other. It truly represents all that is “unhurried, unspoiled, uncommon.”

By Judy Harrison

Barcelona is a jewel that gleams brightly on the Mediterranean and offers visitors a sumptuous variety of cultural attractions, beaches and fun. Barcelona was also the correct answer to Resident’s most recent Mystery Destination Contest, won by Susan Permutt, who earned two roundtrip tickets for international travel on American Airlines for guessing the destination and submitting the winning 75 words-or-less essay on why he/she loves Barcelona.

By Nora Walsh

It wasn’t the pristine scenery of Hawaii that impressed me most, nor was it the oceanfront hotels, idyllic sunsets, scenic waterfalls or the delicious mai tais; what impressed me most was that you could enjoy the perfect temperatures of Hawaii, both day and night, undisturbed by pesky insects. There was never an adventurous hike or sublime evening cut short by bothersome mosquitoes, or a day at the beach disrupted by sand flies.  As a traveler who loves the outdoors, I found this to be an unexpected and rare luxury. This may seem like a small detail in the face of so much beauty, but it actually creates an environment that allows you to deeply relax while enjoying the gifts Mother Nature has bestowed this Polynesian paradise.

By Christopher A. Pape

What’s in a phrase or response? Is it just that particular word or is it how it is said? Marc Salem, the world-renowned Mentalist and a student of the human mind for over thirty years, would say it is the latter. As an academic he holds advanced degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and New York University and has been on the faculty of several major universities for close to two decades. He is considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on non-verbal communication. How the mind creates reality and meaning has been his major focus. And I had the pleasure of speaking with him to understand how this works, his new show and how he is so good at predicting what people are thinking.

By Yona Zeldis McDonough

Some twenty-odd years ago, Kevin McKenzie’s stellar career as a ballet dancer was winding down. A native of Vermont, he’d trained at the Washington School of Ballet, was awarded a silver medal at the Sixth International Competition in Varna, Bulgaria, and had been a leading dancer at both the National Ballet of Washington and The Joffrey Ballet before joining American Ballet Theater in March of 1979. He was made a Principal Dancer the following December, and performed with the company until 1991.