Wisconsin

Discovering Door County, Wisconsin

When I announced my plans to visit Door County, I was asked two questions.  Where, then, why? To answer the first – Door County is situated at the northern tip of Wisconsin’s mid-state peninsula jutting northward and is bordered by the waters of Green Bay to the west and Lake … Read more

48 Hours in D.C.

It’s ironic that one of America’s most up-and-coming-cities is steeped in a long and rich history. But over the last few years, our nation’s capital has become younger, more culturally relevant and more fun than ever before. Thanks to its non-overwhelming size, expansive green spaces and endless attractions, DC makes … Read more

A Tale of Two Sides

A land of diversity, of beautiful contradictions that must be seen to be believed.

Miami, Florida

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Skiing the Rockies

In Colorado, people have been skiing for over 150 years, beginning with the miners who figured out it was the best way to get around in a place where snow covered the ground most of the year. In fact, until the railroads arrived, even the mail was delivered on skis. … Read more

Niagara Falls, Canada & NY

Everyone has a wish list of places that they want to see and Niagara Falls was always on mine. After way too many years of just considering it, my husband and I finally decided to just do it.  Situated about 400 miles from New York and approximately a 7 hour … Read more

Kauai, Hawaii

  Once in a while everyone needs to get away from the everyday grind and all the responsibilities that go with it but it’s rare that we actually go “off the grid” and just get lost. Part of the problem with taking a true vacation is that there is a … Read more

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Fall for Santa Fe What makes fall in Santa Fe so special? It’s a glorious season showcasing the high desert at its best. For me, it’s the heady aroma of roasting green chiles and burning piñon in the air. The weather is still warm, but there’s a crisp chill in … Read more

Newport, Rhode Island

What’s New in Newport, Rhode Island   Maritime Newport, America’s first resort, is bestowed with stunning coastlines on the south, east and west. Renowned as a mecca for jet-setters, polo players and yachting enthusiasts, it’s a rarefied place with Gilded-Age mansions and gleaming yachts not to mention the place where … Read more

Top 10 Ways to View Fall Foliage

Partake in the season of leaf-peeping as summer fades out and fall bursts in. As one of the most picturesque times of the year in Bucks County, Pa., autumn brings in a bounty of colorful foliage with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. A short 75 miles from New York City … Read more

San Francisco, California

Better Than Ever By the end of May in New Orleans you can easily find yourself with a case of the summertime blues. This year, mine were bad. With temperatures nearing 100 for days on end, 90 degrees felt like a cold snap. I knew I had to get away … Read more

New England, USA

INNside New England   It was summer in the city, New York that is, and the livin’ wasn’t easy. My friend Danielle and I were stressed out. What to do? Two words: ROAD TRIP!! Between us we have three daughters who were frolicking at summer camps in New England so … Read more

Little Italy, New York

Little Italy – Still Hanging Tight to Its Immigrant Roots Photo Credit: Meryl Pearlstein Despite some rumors to the contrary, Manhattan’s Little Italy isn’t dead. Some famous Mafia and movie figures have breathed their last living or liberated moments in this well-known part of Manhattan, but the neighborhood lives on … Read more

Paso Robles, California

Sweet Intoxication in Central California When we stepped out of the “Wine Wrangler” tour bus, Coy Barnes (the company owner and wrangler himself) assured us we were in for a rare experience at the Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles, California. While shedding layers of clothing in the blazing … Read more

Providence, Rhode Island

  PROVIDENCE – less is more! A Round-Up of the City’s Best Your mom always said that first impressions count.   When I hailed a taxi at Amtrak’s Providence, R.I. station the striking neoclassical dome of the State House beckoned in the night sky.  Would the smallest state’s “creative capital” (as … Read more