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 From the EditorThere’s something about March that gets us thinking ahead, whether it’s to our last ski trip of the season, a warm-weather getaway, or a trip to an exciting destination we’ve never visited before. In this issue of Continental, we’ve got all that covered. For fun in the snow in Vail, Colo., see “Powder Room”, and think about a snowshoe hike with a Vail Snowsports Nordic School guide. I have to admit that by late winter, I’m ready for sunshine, and that could mean California, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Hawaii, or Mexico. How about you? You can find some great values at Mexican hotels, even during high season. Check out “Mexico — The Price Is Right,” here. I keep a running list of the places I want to visit next — Berlin, Oaxaca, Toronto — and places I’d love to return to, like Shanghai. I couldn’t be happier about Continental’s new direct service from New York/Newark to Shanghai, starting March 25. If you haven’t been there yet, put this captivating city on the top of your list. But first, read “Shanghai Shines,” here, and find out why this glamorous Asian city is generating so much buzz. After four visits there, I can tell you that I’ve only scratched the surface. Just when you think you’ve learned all there is to know about China’s largest city, you realize that a lifetime could be spent exploring this ever-changing metropolis, and thus, yesterday’s understanding is tomorrow’s misconception. And speaking of change, who ever imagined that probably the hardest table to score in New York City would be at a 12-seat counter on First Avenue in the East Village. Read “Lucky Star,” here, for the scoop about David Chang’s much-talked-about eatery Momofuku Ko. Lastly, ponder the prospect of grass and trees over your head. It’s already a reality for some people, as green roofs emerge as a powerful architectural trend that also has environmental benefits. See “Living Proof,” here, for the full story about the vegetative roofs sprouting up from coast to coast. And speaking of green, March is also a traditional time to start thinking about your spring and summer garden plans. Happy planting! Gail Harrington, Editor Contributors “We all love getting information on the Web,” says writer Anita Bartholemew, a longtime contributor to Reader’s Digest. “But some media businesses are struggling to squeeze profits from their online ventures. It was encouraging to hear Forbes.com’s Jim Spanfeller, one of those leading the online media revolution, speak with such optimism.”
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