Firsthand experience articles on International Destinations, Hotels, Resorts, Spas, Restaurants, Chefs, Recipes, Adventures, Music, Wines, Liquors, and more... http://luxuryexperience.com 2010-03-16T22:05:54+01:00 text/html 2010-03-07T18:35:54+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/destinations/north_america/stamford%2c_connecticut_-_historic%2c_coastal_city.html Stamford (http://www.ci.stamford.ct.us/), settled in 1641, is Connecticut's fourth largest city and is the eighth largest city of the New England states. Located on the shores of Long Island Sound only 25 miles from New York City, 40 miles from New Haven, and 90 miles from Hartford, the state capital, Stamford provides visitors with the ability to explore historic New England, enjoy its beaches, and commute to New York City. text/html 2010-03-03T20:24:41+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/hotels_and_resorts/united_states/the_hotel_chesterfield%2c_stamford%2c_connecticut%2c_usa.html The Hotel Chesterfield (http://www.thehotelchesterfield.com/) located in Shippan Point Peninsula, the affluent shoreline community of Stamford, Connecticut, is a tiny architectural gem with 9 sumptuously appointed guestrooms. Built in 1863, the elegant Victorian mansion has been lovingly restored and provides gracious hospitality to its guests along with water views of Long Island Sound. Located a mere 45 minutes from New York City, the hotel is perfect for leisure as well as business travelers. text/html 2010-03-03T22:07:26+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/hotels_and_resorts/united_states/hotel_zero_degrees%2c_stamford%2c_connecticut%2c_usa.html Hotel Zero Degrees (http://www.hotelzerodegrees.com/), a boutique 97-room hotel, opened in late October 2009, and is located in the heart of downtown Stamford, Connecticut within walking distance of the business district, cultural venues, restaurants, and nightlife, and the rail station. Located in the former YMCA, the space has metamorphosed into an attractive contemporary and comfortable hotel, and is conveniently located only 45-minutes from New York City. text/html 2010-03-03T19:37:03+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/restaurants/united_states_restaurants/restaurant_jean-louis%2c_greenwich%2c_connecticut%2c_usa.html Restaurant JEAN-LOUIS (http://www.restaurantjeanlouis.com/) in Greenwich, Connecticut owned by Chef Jean-Louis Gerin and his charming wife Linda, had me fondly recalling memories of Paris. Since 1985, Restaurant JEAN-LOUIS has focused on the art and style of French cuisine with the perfect dash of intimate ambience and attentive yet unobtrusive service; located only 37 minutes from New York City, it is well worth the drive. text/html 2010-03-07T12:25:27+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/restaurants/united_states_restaurants/the_saltwater_grille%2c_stamford%2c_connecticut%2c_usa.html The Saltwater Grille (http://www.saltwatergrille.net/), located on Long Island Sound, in Stamford, Connecticut is a sleeper of a restaurant featuring innovative cuisine by Executive Chef Pasquale Pascarella complemented by an excellent staff. Add a sunset over the water and its close proximity to New York City place this New American Bistro restaurant on the hot list: arrive by boat or by car, but do arrive. text/html 2010-03-03T16:22:22+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/chefs_recipes/united_states_recipes/chef_jean-louis_gerin_recipes_-_restaurant_jean-louis%2c_greenwich%2c_ct%2c_usa.html Restaurant JEAN-LOUIS (http://www.restaurantjeanlouis.com/) in Greenwich, Connecticut shares his culinary vision and a delicious taste of the restaurant with his tempting recipes for Stone Crab with Tomato Crumble, Drunken Red Snapper and Warm Fingerling Potato Salad, Beef Cheeks Slowly Braised in Red Wine, with Onion Compote and Foie Gras, Double-Baked Vegetable Compote, and My Grandmother's Chocolate Mousse that will have you dialing the telephone to make a reservation at the restaurant. text/html 2010-03-05T12:26:10+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/liquor_cabinet/liquors/saint_patrick%27s_day_cocktail_and_culinary_menu_and_recipes.html Luxury Experience (http://www.luxuryexperience.com/) have created a selection of spirited culinary recipes and Irish Coffee recipes made with Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey (liquor_cabinet/liquors/1995_knappogue_castle_irish_whiskey.html) and Celtic Crossing Liqueur (liquor_cabinet/liquors/celtic_crossing_liqueur.html) from Ireland, Depaz Blue Cane Amber Rhum (liquor_cabinet/liquors/depaz_blue_cane_amber_rhum.html) and Rhum Clement Liqueur Creole Shrubb (liquor_cabinet/liquors/rhum_clement.html) from Martinique, Charbay Whiskey Release II (liquor_cabinet/liquors/charbay_whiskey_release_ii.html) from California, and Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Extra 12 Year Old (liquor_cabinet/liquors/appleton_estate_jamaica_rum_-_extra_12_year_old_and_21_year_old.html), that will have you celebrating Saint Patrick's Day all year long. Slainté! text/html 2010-03-04T12:06:45+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/music_scene/music_artists/one_eskimo_-_one_eskimo.html One eskimO (http://www.oneeskimo.com/) is an eclectic indie release that emphasis the value of a tight group of musicians to enhance the presentation of impassioned lyrics, compelling arrangements, and the engaging vocals of Kristian Leontiou. text/html 2010-03-03T22:50:23+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/music_scene/music_artists/steve_colson_-_the_untarnished_dream.html Steve Colson - The Untarnished Dream (http://www.stevecolson.com/). text/html 2010-03-04T22:02:28+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/arts_and_antiques/performances/ballet_folklorico_de_mexico_de_amalia_hernandez_-_quick_center_for_the_arts%2c_fairfield%2c_ct%2c_usa.html Ballet Folklórico de Mexico de Amalia Hernández (http://www.balletamalia.com/) celebrated the history of Mexican folklore culture and dance with a spectacular evening of performances with 56 dancers and 16 musicians at the Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University (http://www.quickcenter.com/) in Fairfield, Connecticut. text/html 2010-03-05T18:37:28+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/fashion_scene/fashion_scene/farewell_to_mercedes-benz_fashion_week_at_bryant_park.html Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (http://www.mbfashionweek.com/) shows at Bryant Park and Luxury Experience was at the shows to wish a fond farewell before the show moves to its new home at Lincoln Center in September 2010. text/html 2010-03-04T12:27:45+01:00 http://luxuryexperience.com http://luxuryexperience.com/publishers_notes/publishers_monthly_notes/uncovering_three_untapped_online_opportunities.html You have listened to business associates, friends, neighbors, the person at the local deli, and people you are not sure who they are, about what you should do to increase your marketing and attract new clients. Are there any untapped opportunities out there versus reacting to the next big Internet solution?