About Shandana A. Durrani

Shandana A. Durrani has been a magazine editor and travel writer in New York City for 19 years. Her work has appeared in numerous publications and websites including Condé Nast Traveler, Glamour, Cigar Aficionado, Wine Spectator, Silverkris, Haute Living, NYMag.com, Jetsetter.com and Justluxe.com. She is the author of "Day Trips from New York City" and the co-author of "Insiders' Guide to New York City."

Where to eat, drink and stay in Yountville

The rows of Cabernet Sauvignon stretch as far as the eye can see. This is my first visit to California’s Napa Valley and like most… [Full Story]


The Best New Orleans Restaurants

Food is to New Orleans what wine is to France: the city is celebrated worldwide for its delicious albeit unwholesome cuisine. A plethora of restaurants… [Full Story]


Luxury in Anguilla

If you think you’ve seen one Caribbean island you’ve seen them all, think again. Although popular spots such as St. Johns and St. Maarten are… [Full Story]


Greenest Restaurant: Founding Farmers

The locavore and farm-to-table movement has swept across America in recent years. Restaurants in big cities and small towns have realized that using seasonal local… [Full Story]


Peaceful Luxury at Cap Juluca Hotel & Resort in Anguilla

If you think you’ve seen one Caribbean island you’ve seen them all, think again. Although popular spots such as St. Johns and St. Maarten are… [Full Story]


Departure Restaurant and Lounge, Portland

In recent years, rooftop lounges have become the hottest boites in cities with large populations and lively social arenas. New York, Miami and Los Angeles… [Full Story]


The Raines Law Room, New York

The “Mad Men” craze sparked the return of a number of retro trends. Bartenders are finally pouring proper cocktails and women’s sheaths and pencil skirts… [Full Story]


Epicuren Discovery Launches Bee Pollen Hair Care Line

With a plethora of natural results-driven beauty products on store shelves, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to choose the best products for your skin type while… [Full Story]


Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, California

For many an Angelino, a quick trip away from the hustle and bustle of the city usually means hitting the beach. But for those in… [Full Story]


DUO Restaurant & Lounge, New York

Madison Square Park was once a culinary ghost town. Most restaurants in the area veered towards pizza joints and greasy delis. In the past five… [Full Story]