Billionaire Ronald Burkle, a private-equity investor and big Democratic fund raiser, is appealing to a new constituency: scruffy, 20-something backpack travelers who would rather not stay in a hotel. His Yucaipa Cos. and the Sydell Group, a New York hotel developer and operator, have formed a partnership to roll out premium youth hostels in major [...]
Here are some of the best World Markets to visit: San Francisco | Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market- Waterfront location. 80 Bay Area purveyors on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. 1 Ferry Bldg., The Embarcadero; 415/983-8030; www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com London | Borough Market – Stalls, pubs, shops, and small restaurants. Come early on Thursday or Friday and avoid the [...]