When you arrive in Las Vegas, the city seems like a bubble of neon and sequins isolated in the barren desert with nothing around for miles and miles. But once you leave the Strip, you’ll discover that this is hardly…
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THE BEST HOTELS IN SANTA BARBARA FOR EVERY BUDGET
Santa Barbara is a picturesque beach town on the Central Coast of California, 95 miles north of Los Angeles. Known for its beautiful beaches, great hiking and surfing, good shopping, wonderful restaurants, excellent wine tasting, and charming downtown area, harbor,…
INSTAGRAM WORTHY PLACES IN HONOLULU
Just like the other five main Hawaiian Islands, O’ahu is a dream vacation. From sprawling coastlines, and beautiful beaches, to a volcanic tuff crater, a nature preserve, and a botanical garden, all just waiting to be explored. It’s hard not…
WASHINGTON D.C.: A PERFECT WEEKEND ITINERARY
For years I’ve lived in Manhattan, just a four-hour drive from Washington D.C., but I’ve always overlooked it when considering travel destination. D.C. is definitely among the most important cities in the US, but it always felt more like a…
VISITING STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
Attention all Star Wars fans! I have just returned from a galaxy far, far away, where I visited the planet of Batuu. If you haven’t heard, both Disneyland and Walt Disney World are transporting travelers to a smuggler’s outpost in…
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN OAHU, HAWAII
Oahu, Hawaii is one of the world’s most luxurious travel destinations, with beautiful beaches, and a paradise reputation. Oahu is more than just a tropical paradise with so many things to do, including scenic drives, great hikes, beautiful beaches, snorkeling,…
FOUR SEASONS OAHU AT KO OLINA RESORT REVIEW
Located on Oahu’s rugged western coast, where volcanic mountains meet palm tree-lined beaches, you’ll find Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina. This luxury resort is the perfect destination for couples, families and adventure lovers. From surfing, hiking and outrigger canoe…
CALIFORNIA’S BEST HOT SPRINGS ESCAPES
My home state of California is a virtual playground for hot springs enthusiasts thanks to an abundance of seismic activity. I’ve traveled up and down the coast and inland to the mountains and deserts to bathe in the mineral-rich waters….
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN NEW MEXICO
There was absolutely no joking involved when New Mexico was nicknamed the Land of Enchantment. Having visited the chile pepper state multiple times, I have grown to love and cherish this unique place. New Mexico has many interesting sites that…
28 OF THE BEST HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS IN SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI
South Beach is a place I keep going back to year after year because it offers the perfect combination of beautiful beaches, warm weather, accessibility, great restaurants, and fun nightlife. Earlier this month I spent a week at 1 Hotel…
LOCAL TIPS FOR NEW YORK CITY: HOW TO AVOID LOOKING LIKE A TOURIST
There is something about New York City that gets people excited. The history, the energy, and the feeling that anything can happen no matter the time of day make it a dream travel destination. When I tell people I am…
THINGS TO DO IN NAPA, CALIFORNIA (WITHOUT WINE)
Napa Valley is a top getaway for both locals and international travelers. And Napa has been synonymous with wine tasting ever since the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 gave notice to the world that the California wine industry was worthy…