As one of America’s largest states, California is home to some of the country’s biggest icons and, conversely, some tight-lipped secrets. Whether it be fairytale beach towns, lush state parks, or major cities somehow flying under the radar, there’s no denying California’s appeal for all types of travelers. As a 10-year “Golden State” resident, there’s one city […]
We all know—and love—Venice: the winding canals, navigated by exceptionally long, richly decorated gondolas, the Gothic palaces lining the waterline, and the beautiful Baroque basilicas. There’s truly nowhere in the world quite like it. The one big downside? Most of the year, it is chaos personified, as millions of tourists flock into its narrow fondamente […]
Pardon my Clint Eastwood mean mug, but it’s time to unveil the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding my recent stay at Hilton Cancun. Don’t worry – the good far outweighs room for improvement. This luxe hideaway offered unmatched service top to bottom with spotless grounds, incredible international cuisine, timely room service, and a […]
Share The Article It may seem like avoiding summer beach crowds, especially in Florida, is a daunting task — almost as if you have to settle for fellow vacationers taking up your space with loud children and retirees whose swimwear choices suggest they last saw a mirror in the 90s. Despite what seems like an […]
Share The Article Keen on a little Cancun getaway, but you’re worried it may blow the budget? Luxury hotels right on the beachfront and piña coladas by the poolside don’t usually come cheap, after all. If you’re on a shoestring budget, and you’re able to book some time off to jet off to the sun-drenched […]
Share The Article There are some trips that stick with you long after you’ve unpacked your bags. Trips that you find yourself lost in daydreams about or bringing up over coffee with your family and friends over and over. My recent stay in Cortona, Italy at Relais La Corte Dei Papi was one of those. […]
Share The Article Dreaming of a little Caribbean getaway this spring? You know, with the luxurious, all-inclusive hotel, white sands unfolding along turquoise waters for miles on end, and the kind of fresh seafood you can only find in the sun-drenched tropics? The Mexican Caribbean, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica may sound like obvious first choices, […]
Share The Article When tourists plan a visit to Italy, Rome is likely to be at the top of their bucket list, especially if they haven’t been to the country before, and we can certainly understand why. The Eternal City is famous for its boundless wonders, from the Colosseum to the Pantheon, but it can […]
Share The Article If you’ve been dreaming of an idyllic European getaway, but the crowds and high prices have been putting you off, we’ve got great news for you: not everywhere is as jam-packed as Amsterdam, or ‘hors-de-prix’, like Paris, much less blatantly anti-tourist as Barcelona. There are countless hidden gems that have retained their […]
Share The Article You don’t have to decide between Greece’s 6000 islands for gleaming whitewashed buildings, sinfully delicious seafood, and pristine beaches. Heck, I’m happy attending San Diego’s Greek Festival every year, where I shamelessly close my eyes, stuff my face with gyros and galaktoboureko, and pretend I’m in Athens for the day. As you’re […]