“Any reasonable, sentient person who looks at Spain, comes to Spain, eats in Spain, drinks in Spain, he’s going to fall in love. Otherwise, there’s something deeply wrong with him. This is the dream of all the world,” said the famous Chef Anthony Bourdain. And he was right. Indeed, Spain … Read more
Eight acres of planted vineyards, two bell towers and a stained-glass chapel: Franciscan monks chanting through the property’s stone tunnel would not be surprising. We’re here in Paso Robles, California, at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort, a luxury Tuscan-style hotel with an old-world aesthetic, but just five years young. The project … Read more
Over 2200 islands off the coast of Maine beg exploration. They offer quaint sailing villages, private homesteads, seals, dolphins, and other wildlife, as well as beaches perfect for a lobster boil. Whether you board the Stephen Taber (celebrating 150 years) or its sister ship, the LaDona (a 1922 racing yacht), … Read more
I’m on a “dune tour” in Provincetown, Massachusetts, on the tip of Cape Cod—a geographic fishhook of land, surrounded on one side by the Atlantic, and on the other by Cape Cod Bay. This narrow strip of land allows me to take in the sinking sun over the ocean before … Read more
Florida’s Space Coast provides the perfect combination of sun and nature for everyone to explore. Not just the epicenter for the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, the Space Coast also receives recognition as being a top destination for ecotourism. An adventure lover’s dream, this part of “Old Florida” showcases … 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
Bern’s charms are blatantly obvious as I arrive in the Swiss capital, built as it is on top of a steep peninsula and nestled in the bend of the aquamarine Aare River – the characteristic color of glacier lakes. It’s almost picture perfect with narrow cobblestone streets framed by sandstone … 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
Editor’s note: For updates on tourism policies post-COVID, consult Visit Portugal’s website. As with other destinations, Portugal felt the brunt of COVID-related impact during much of 2020. Yet, this country’s tourism industry is getting ready to welcome back international travelers now by implementing a variety of health and safety protocols. … 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
Last year was a challenge to say the least, and what better rewards a trying time than a made-to-order getaway? Matching one’s post-COVID comfort level with a destination can be complicated—even daunting. But a visit to Montana’s Glacier Country provides the perfect prescription for peace. Ready? Let’s explore Montana’s open … Read more
I’m in Lake Placid, in New York’s northern Adirondack Mountains, on opening day of the gleaming new Nordic Center. “This is the origin of winter sports in America,” says Kris Cheney-Seymour about the area, which first played host to the Winter Olympics in 1932 and then again in 1980. Kris … Read more
Editor’s Note: Although travel remains limited for now thanks to Covid, exploring beautiful destinations keeps our wanderlust alive. We hope these Interlaken winter activities inspire you to book future travel. “Do you need a penguin?” a Swiss woman shouts at me as she elegantly whizzes past. For a moment, I’m … Read more
With the recent release of the COVID-19 vaccine, hope looms on the horizon. But for now, many are choosing to stay close to home. However, for intrepid wanderers road trips, nature tourism, glamping and RV-ing continue to attract. Another 2020 travel trend we’ve noticed is micro traveling which we expect … Read more
Editor’s Note: Currently, Abu Dhabi is open to tourists, but COVID-19 necessitates the following: International travelers are required to be under self-quarantine for 14 days; tourists with negative COVID-19 test results are required to remain under self-quarantine for 14 days and to undergo a second test on day 12. For … Read more