From intimate B & B’s to mega hotels, Hawaii Island, the largest in the state chain, boasts an abundance of accommodations. The lodging possibilities on this lava-rich island are just as exotic as its evening manta ray tours and trips to the active Kilauea Volcano. Here, we present four intriguing … 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
Even the most intrepid travelers worry about testing positive for COVID in a faraway land. Who among us wants to be quarantined or worse, hospitalized, thousands of miles from home? I don’t know about you, but when I’m sick, the only place I want to be is home. Introducing COVAC … 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
A vinyl copy of Eric Clapton’s Layla is playing on the turntable and Boz Scaggs is up next. Then I think I’ll broaden my musical horizons and spin Eydie Gormé’s Latin-pop hits. It’s all part of a relaxing evening in my hotel room at Yours Truly D.C., one of two … 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
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
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
The Intercontinental San Francisco opened downtown in 2008 with much fanfare. The gleaming multi-story premiere property with stellar views was meant to serve as a cornerstone convention hotel that mostly meets the needs of conference attendees. The city had expanded the Moscone Convention Center just steps from the hotel in … Read more