If you’re headed to Las Vegas this week for the International Builders Show, as I am, and you’re on the lookout for a dining option that is neither a buffet nor an offshoot of a NY or LA hotspot, hop in a cab and proceed directly to the Peppermill. Part diner, part cocktail lounge, it’s a 100% Sin City original, from the vaguely psychedelic, Planet Pandora-inspired décor of the dining room to the “romantic flaming pool” of the Fireside Lounge. Chow down on a tasty chicken quesadilla and banana split (c’mon, indulge–it’s Vegas, baby!), then slip next door to quaff…

I’m a former gym rat. It started under the spell of Jane Fonda and continued for 20-something years with an endorphin high from high impact and step aerobics. Now, I’m a walkaholic. Even on vacations, I like to hoof it—a great way to explore and really get to know a place. I also try to see if there are any interesting architectural walking tours, like I did on my most recent visit to London in October (www.walks.com), enjoying an eye-opening experience that took me through the Jewish Quarter and its reach into the East End, which is emerging as the…

Those who know me will tell you I’m detail-oriented. I’m sure there’s a better, more clinical way to phrase this, but it all boils down to an obsessive focus on the little things that you’ll be seeing in future posts. In that vein, I’m getting ready for a business trip and thought I would let you in on my secret for perfectly pressed meeting garb, even if the meeting is across the globe. Step 1: Carefully fold potentially wrinkly item and wrap in tissue paper. I like to reuse the stuff the dry cleaner sends delicates back in. Eco-friendly! Step…