After a 2 hour wait on the runway, any destination would be great, but I found that the Ritz Carlton Georgetown to be delightful. It was originally the incinerator for DC. Ritz bought it and renovated it in 2003. It still retains the 4 story tall chimney which is used for special parties and private dinners. Very dramatic. Lobby is industrial chic with a fireplace and comfortable seating. It is a small, more intime hotel and the service is impeccable. Everyone addressed me by name from Kerem the Front office manager, to Alice Lehimdjian- director of sales, and Catherine Hewitt senior sales manager. Rooms are large and bright. Bathrooms are huge. Mine had a soaking tub- yay! Colors ar subtle. You cannot go wrong with choosing this hotel if you want to be in Georgetown. On my way to Shanghai tomorrow.

They don’t have Hydrangas like that in the South

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

I always forget how green and fresh the Hamptons are in July.

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

I travel to Montauk each summer to visit a client and friend. We plan his coming year’s travel adventures. He has been to so many places, it is really becoming a challenge. We are looking for more and more unique and exotic places. I love a good challenge. He is showing, and doing a book signing at the Bridgehampton Antique show this weekend, so I get to help.
Each time we pull into the Hamptons, we are greeted with clean cool breezes, and the most amazing trees and flowers. It was 73 degrees at 6PM last night. A divine break from 95+ in Georgia. Everything is green and fresh. The colors of the hydrangeas are a feast for my eyes. We cannot grow them like this in the South. All the lawns are manicured and the houses are so charming behind the very large hedges.
Restaurants are fabulous. Last night we ate at Sarafina, really delightful Italian. Tonight it will be East by Northeast in Montauk- rated best on the village.

St. Regis Atlanta is offering a great Brownell Travel weekend rate.

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

The fabulous St. Regis Atlanta is offering a Brownell Travel weekend rate of $209.00 per night plus tax, till the end of the year. The rate can be reserved through any Brownell or Sterling Brownell consultant if rooms are available.

Cottars 1920’s camp

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

A good comment from Dylan Harriss of Africa Inscribed, about choosing a camp in the Maasai Mara

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

I think the most important thing when choosing a property in the Mara is it must be on a concession within the park….this will allow good game viewing with limited vehicles around as well as having the option of going into the actual reserve should the guests want. We really like Mara Plains and Cottars for this reason.

Tent 14 Olonana

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Olonana view from the bed

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Olonana Masai Mara- one of my favorite camps in Kenya. View from Tent # 3 deck

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Deck of main house, Sirikoi -Lewa Downs, Kenya

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Sirikoi living room

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Sirikoi main house living room

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Sirikoi Main House -deck and pool on north side

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Sirokoi / villa bathroom- fab new camp Lewa Downs

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Sirokoi/ Villa bedroom-Another fabulous new camp – this one in Northern Kenya, Lewa Downs

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

View when riding at Ol Donyo

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Bathroom with huge tub Ol Donyo Wuas

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Ol Donyo Wuas family suite terrace

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Ol Donyo Wuas family suite with plunge pool

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Topi in the Mara

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

Africa Inscribed, up and coming luxury Safari operator..

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Catherine Whitworth

A quick word about the company that put together our trip: Africa Inscribed. New on the Luxury Safari scene, AI is gaining a well deserved outstanding reputation. The two owners, Dylan Harriss and Gavin Ford are working night and day to make our Safari Clients happy campers. They constantly travel to camps around Africa. We were most fortunate to have Gavin guide our trip, one of the top guides in all of Africa. His depth of knowledge and charisma made our trip unforgettable. Bravo to AI. I look forward to working with them again very soon. Outstanding job Dylan and Gavin. We all thank you both.