http://www.conwayconfidential.com Your travel gateway to secret spots and hidden gems...with membership perks and presents Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:58:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just beyond the majestic columns near the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove’s entrance, the in-house restaurant, Bistro, calls out to foodies who flock here to eat, drink, and socialize from happy hour through dinnertime. This divine dining destination is smack in the middle of the lobby, an ingenious touch that also places Bistro right in the center [...]]]> http://www.conwayconfidential.com/miami-bed/lobby-bistro/ Uniquely tucked away on Key Biscayne, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is possibly one of Miami’s best-kept secrets, if only because so few know this hidden gem exists. The idyllic causeway that stretches out to Key Biscayne makes it seem a galaxy away, yet this destination resort — the only luxury playland on Key Biscayne — [...]]]> http://www.conwayconfidential.com/miami-bed/fantasy-island/ The Farmer’s Daughter is a favorite of Price Is Right hopefuls, given that CBS Television City is right across the street (as is such other tourist favorites as Farmers Market and The Grove outdoor shopping mall), unconfirmed legend holds that the TV show’s longtime host Bob Barker was the one who built this hotel. The [...]]]> http://www.conwayconfidential.com/losangeles-bed/come-on-down-2/ Someone’s been sleeping in every one of the 14 bedrooms at Santa Monica’s Channel Road Inn – and will still be there when you check into your room. And who’s been sleeping in your bed? A teddy bear. The back story: Four sisters grew up in the present-day Green Gables Inn in Pacific Grove and [...]]]> http://www.conwayconfidential.com/losangeles-bed/bed-breakfast-bear/ At a minimum, it’s the best cheat sheet a kid could get on the Revolutionary War — with some good exercise thrown in, to boot. Historic Boston comes alive on the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail walking tour through 16 legendary locations. Visit Paul Revere’s house (downtown’s oldest building), the Boston Massacre site, as well as the [...]]]> http://www.conwayconfidential.com/boston-littleones/visit-once-if-by-land/ Always wanted to meet an ancient Pharaoh, but was never able to tap into your inner Indiana Jones? Fret no more. Like a video game come to life, the interactive experience TOMB is a 40-minute walking adventure that requires all five senses and a sharp wit. Appropriate for anyone 8 and older, TOMB allows even [...]]]> http://www.conwayconfidential.com/boston-littleones/old-story-new-twist/ If the idea of seeing a real Green Monster (the nickname for the left-field fence) isn’t enticing enough to your kids, try taking your little baseball lovers to the ballpark on your next Boston visit. A Fenway Park tour (average cost: $13) delivers more than just a financial edge on a Boston Red Sox game [...]]]> http://www.conwayconfidential.com/boston-littleones/green-cathedral/ Claiming to be the second-oldest children’s museum in the U.S., the Boston Children’s Museum looks more like it could be the newest. Credit the recent $47-million renovation that’s transformed a former wool warehouse into an adventurous, interactive getaway for kids. There’s room to paint, climb, build, jump, sing, and explore — and don’t worry, adults [...]]]> http://www.conwayconfidential.com/boston-littleones/a-muse-ing-attraction/ The most interesting, hidden, or unusual parts of Boston are best found on foot with a premium tour by Boston Your Way. Founder Maryglenn Vincens will personally dispel the myths and mysteries of this historic town, showing you the inner workings of this uniquely complex city from the Immigrant North End to Fenway. This is [...]]]> http://www.conwayconfidential.com/boston-funstuff/secret-agent/ Unearth a 5,000-year-old mummy wrapping at the celebrated Museum of Fine Arts. Located in the new Origins of Ancient Egypt exhibit, this rare relic from the Royal Imperial Period (and possibly the Trajan reign) is made of preserved painted linen. Not so thrilled with ragged body coverings? The massive museum collection numbers nearly half a [...]]]> http://www.conwayconfidential.com/boston-funstuff/mummy-mine/