Zoe Alexander

The Turtle Bay Resort on Hawaii’s North Shore in Oahu is the ideal spot for a three-day weekend getaway especially if you live in Los Angeles, like I do. We booked a 850 square foot beach cottage and it was scrumptious. It featured an amazing ocean view/access, private lanai, king-size bed, jacuzzi-tub, plasma TV, wet-bar [...]

I love pretending I’m Cleopatra visiting Caesar while ensconced in this vast Roman-themed resort.  It’s still fabulous but not as posh and kitschy-fabulous as it used to be now that Harrah’s has bought it. The days of the fine china, circular beds, hot food in the Diamond Lounge and cash-in-the-mail bounce back comp checks are [...]