A trip to Washington DC is a rite of passage for every American. I recently took my teenage boys for spring break to see the sites and visit what we could in 5 days. Since many of the museums and sites are FREE it's an economical destination. The biggest question I had was where are we going to … Read More
Do you need a little time away from it all to rest, relax, and recharge? Miraval is a wellness resort with locations in Austin, Tucson, and the Berkshires. I recently visited the resort in Austin in the heart of Texas hill country and it was an amazing 4 day retreat. Miraval has a lot … Read More
There are all-inclusive resorts and luxury resorts but rarely can you get both in the same resort. Grand Velas is the exception to this rule and I recently had a chance to experience this myself at their Riviera Maya location. They also have resorts in Los Cabos, Riviera Nayarit, and Puerto … Read More
Baha Mar is a newer resort complex located on Nassau in the Bahamas that includes Rosewood, Grand Hyatt, and SLS. Each resort caters to a different clientele with Rosewood being the most luxurious, Grand Hyatt best for families, and SLS for the more after-hours crowd. Baha Mar competes well with … Read More
The Four Seasons New Orleans opened in 2021 and is the former World Trade building. You still have some elements of the original building in the escalators, tall lobby, and the recently opened roof-top restaurant. The location is perfect for guests wanting to be close to the action of Bourbon … Read More
Virgin Voyages is a newer cruise line that is adults-only with so many inclusions. The brand started with the reputation of a risqué experience but has mellowed in the last year or so to a more mainstream experience that appeals to a wide range of adults. With 3 ships and a 4th coming soon they … Read More
St Bart, St Barths, Saint-Barth, or however you want to say it is a delightful French island located in the southern Caribbean. What’s it like? Since it’s a French territory, the residents are French citizens, speak French, and the currency is the Euro. Because of these factors, St. … Read More
Whether you want to visit the mountains in the east or the Music City in the middle of the state, there are great weekend getaways waiting for you. Blackberry Farm First off is Blackberry Farms located in Walland, TN just south of Knoxville in the Great Smokey Mountains. Think of a … Read More
Turks and Caicos is one of my favorite destinations. This island chain is the best kept secret in the Caribbean although they are technically not in the Caribbean, but rather the Atlantic. They are made up of 40 islands and cays but only 8 are inhabited and lie 550 miles southeast of … Read More
I have only been snow skiing a couple of times; once in Wisconsin as a child and once in high school in North Carolina. I really don’t count those times and want to be known as a skier, but the few times I’ve tried to plan a family ski trip I really get bogged down by the process. So when I decided … Read More