Tracy Gavant 
Christmas shopaholics take note: gift giving is NOT canceled this year! Main Street Pops, a pop-up programming company based in Hoboken, NJ has rounded up the best gifts for each person on your list with an Outdoor Holiday Gift Market starting this Sunday, offering unique artisanal products from local makers, … Read more
Cabin Fever? WanderLust? Main Street Pops has a temporary fix that will take us away from it all while still self-isolating safely within our abodes – at least for a little while. Since various levels of social distancing and travel limitations will continue for some time, this online festival will … Read more
Set amidst majestic mountains, flowing rivers and the natural beauty of New York’s Catskills, The Emerson Resort & Spa offers a great escape just two hours from NYC. Inspired by the location as well as its namesake, American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, the 20-acre boutique hotel features a luxury destination … Read more
New York’s Catskill Mountains have always been a destination for breathtaking views, cascading rivers and dramatic fall foliage. In addition to outdoor attractions like skiing and hiking, local distilleries and farm-to-table eateries are opening in record numbers in this newly revitalized area. With the recent addition of Resorts World Catskills, … Read more
Situated amid the sugar white sand beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast and on over 200 acres of untouched nature preserve, The Henderson in Destin, Florida is a luxurious retreat with health and wellness at its core. The resort is reminiscent of a grand old seaside mansion, with gabled rooflines and … Read more
I have so many fond memories of Okemo Valley, many of which naturally involve skiing. This winter wonderland boasts some of the best ski trails with long, cruising runs as well as snow tubing, ice skating, snowmobiling and every other activity for a perfect winter getaway. However, since one of … Read more
A truly unique and exotic transport back in time awaits at Tribeca’s secret underground escape, Aire Ancient Baths. This debut outpost of Groupe Aire from Spain is a bi-level, 16,000 square foot thermal baths located in Manhattan’s hip Tribeca. The 1883 building exudes an ancient ambience with brick walls, Greek-style … Read more
To help you get buffed, polished and primed for the Hamptons summer season, there’s a hot new salon and spa in East Hampton … Salon Bar. Perched on the second floor in the heart of East Hampton village, Salon Bar is a luxury day spa that offers respite from the … Read more
While trying to plan a girls’ getaway for a milestone birthday, we came to a crossroads … we wanted to make the most of our time off but our busy lives had made it so difficult to get away. Everyone agreed a spa weekend was the answer to escape from … Read more
When one thinks of visiting a family owned resort, what first comes to mind is an intimate, cozy weekend escape with personalized touches and time-honored traditions. Mohonk Mountain House in upstate New York, a National Historic Landmark owned and operated by the aptly named Smiley family for over 140 years, … Read more
Just thirty miles from the sand, surf, theme parks and attractions of San Diego, an oasis for the senses awaits you.Tucked away on the fringes of the Southern California suburbs, Rancho Bernardo Inn first appears more like a stately country club. But the warm, welcoming lobby with its high, wood-beamed … Read more
Before we became parents, my husband and I loved to travel, reveling in the adventure of exploring new places, new cultures and new cuisines. Perhaps we should’ve started earlier with our kids because we’ve somehow raised two picky eaters attached to their creature comforts. Consequently, vacations have consisted of either … Read more