Any self-respecting beachcomber will gladly tell anyone listening about the allure of the Florida Keys. With turquoise-blue waters, warm and deliciously humid days filled with sun, and a laidback atmosphere found in islands dotting the American Caribbean, visiting the Keys
Emerson Resort and Spa
It may be the hot destination to Manhattanites, but New York’s Hudson Valley isn’t a sought-after getaway for most of the country, which is unfortunate. In less than three hours, I arrived in the land of hills and lakes, watching
The International Flair of SoBe
I’m the type of traveler who visits foreign countries armed with basic phrases — good morning/afternoon, how much, thank you — so that I may make an effort to speak the language of the country I am visiting. But as
Loving London
My first visit to London was a last-minute trip. I was about to turn 30 and my lifelong goal of traveling abroad before this milestone birthday was quickly evaporating. On a Thanksgiving bargain — roundtrip airfare for only $230! —
Adventures of an Epicurean: The Nantucket Wine Festival
Stepping off the ferry in Nantucket is like stepping back in time. Once a bustling whaling village, Nantucket remains historically intact with cobblestone streets, towering church spires with chiming bells, and wooden colonial homes with widow’s walks, flower boxes and
The Coast and Countryside of England
A self-proclaimed anglophile and history buff, I had often wanted to explore the British coastline. Countless novels in British Literature illustrated Brighton as a summer playground to Londoners in need of salt air to improve their health. History books are
New Orleans: More Than Just a Party
In my pre-kids days, I visited New Orleans for its Jazz Festival (got to see the legendary B.B. King!) and Mardi Gras, with a bit of debauchery along Bourbon Street. Now that I am older and wiser, I wanted to
Phoenix Rising
A wise man once said, “Go West, young man.” Although he was referring to a chance at prosperity, prosperity still awaits for women looking for a getaway in rich in indulgence. Arizona is known for its red rocks, beautiful desert
The Beaches of South Walton: Where Families Go to Reconnect
“I like this picnic,” says my then-2-year-old son. Well, except that it sounds more like “mywikeispicnic,” as his mouth is filled with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. He is covered in the jelly, just like he would be at home, except
Amelia Island
The Sunshine State is home to numerous destinations to relax the soul and rejuvenate the spirit. But most travelers make the mistake of skipping Northern Florida to head to more popular spots like Miami, the Keys, Tampa or Orlando. What