Did you ever think we’d miss jet lag? Maybe it’s the one thing about travel we didn’t miss, but now that people are flying again, jet lag will be entering our lives again. Everyone handles it differently, but one thing is certain: fame, fortune and celebrity status won’t shield you … Read more
No matter where you roam New Year’s Eve is always a celebration. Some are iconic while others are a bit unusual. See what we’ve discovered around the world.
With COVID keeping families apart for months, we could all use some quality time together. Multi-generational trips provide an ideal way to reconnect. The challenge: finding the trip that works for your family. In my family, we have four generations and–in normal times–we plan a getaway at least once each … Read more
Known as the land of fire and ice, Iceland’s glorious landscape often conjures up visions of an extraterrestrial planet. With a geographical roadmap that runs the gamut from geothermal springs to glaciers, a bounty of one-of-a-kind adventures in Iceland activities awaits adventure travelers. From hiking and ice climbing to scuba … Read more
It’s the stunned, awestruck expression on their faces that makes Tulip Fest first-timers stand out in the crowd. All around them masses of tulips planted in wide rows stretch across the landscape to either side, unspooling across the rolling fields in ribbons of color. As they gape, for a long … Read more
Going on a road trip is not only one of the most exciting ways to see your country and its wonders, it’s now one of the safest ways to travel. While you might not be able to go abroad because of the pandemic, you can definitely embark on your own … Read more
Born in a North Georgia hospital with Confederate cannons on the porch, I never imagined I would one day live in Harlem just blocks from Grant’s Tomb. Being southern and white, I also never imagined I would one day marry a black man. Life takes unexpected turns, doesn’t it? And … Read more
With innumerable online tools for researching and booking travel at our fingertips, we often forget the importance of a travel advisor’s role in ensuring a seamless, worry free trip. Sure, we can research destinations for hours to sort out the best things to see and do. We can book hotels, … Read more
Everyone loves a good animal story, right? But first, let me ask you … “Have you ever been to an animal sanctuary?” Even if you answered “yes,” come follow me on a trip to the 93-acre Lions, Tigers & Bears Animal Rescue and Education Center—a no-breed, no-sell state and federally … Read more
After all the lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, it’s no wonder that many families are desperate to ditch online schooling and Zoom meetings for the tail end of summer sun and fun. While it is not the best year for travel, truth be told, it is still possible. If you are … Read more
Those of us suffering from wanderlust remain anxious to return to the skies, but flying post COVID-19 will look a little different. Here’s what to expect.
We have all seen what happens when a dog is pent up too long. It scratches at the door, whimpers pitifully, and snarls in frustration. I live in California, and for the first part of our shelter in place edict that was me. Yup, on March 17, 2020, I got … Read more
While we continue to shelter at home waiting for the world to reopen, why not travel through literature? In the pages of these “travel-inspiring” novels—which include several memoirs—we are whisked away on adventures, introduced to new worlds and connected with cultures beyond our own. Perhaps one of them will inspire … Read more
In case you’ve never given it a second thought, every day, somewhere it’s 5 o’clock. Sure, we know you’d rather be enjoying Happy Hour relaxing poolside with a cocktail in hand. Or maybe at a rooftop bar in New York City with friends. Sadly, we know that’s not possible right … Read more
In case you’ve never given it a second thought, every day, somewhere it’s 5 o’clock. Sure, we know you’d rather be enjoying Happy Hour relaxing poolside with a cocktail in hand. Or maybe at a rooftop bar in New York City with friends. Sadly, we know that’s not possible right … Read more