Have you ever been somewhere so unreal and beautiful, that after the trip was over you wondered if it was all a dream? If we didn’t have the photographic evidence of me and Tim being whisked away to a remote private island in a helicopter, or the video of a giant Alabra tortoise chasing me […]
5 Florida Resorts Perfect for a Romantic Rendezvous
It’s not easy being in a long distance relationship, especially after your routine involved your partner every day for 14 years. Tim and I have a number of ways that we make it work, but little rendezvous around the world like that time we holed up on a private island in the Philippines, met up […]
A Romantic Escape at Villa La Tosca on the Bassin d’Arcachon
European beaches have long failed to impress us. Those rows and rows of striped umbrellas might make for a nice aerial photo, but being packed on to a beach and being able to bump elbows with our fellow sun worshipers as though we’re in a teeny Parian café is pretty much my definition of hell […]
Shangri-La at the Fort: A Destination in Manila
Manila is a bustling city of over 12 million. My first few days were mostly spent sitting in endless traffic while horns honked at all hours of the day as I traveled back and forth to a conference venue and various events. If I’m being completely honest, it wasn’t my favorite place I’ve ever been. […]
The Joie de Vivre at Chateau Prieure Marquet
Joie de vivre is quite literally the joy of living and I can’t think of a more fitting description for my stay at Chateau Prieure Marquet. Once a neglected château and vineyard nestled between Saint-Émilion and Libourne, it has been lovingly restored under the ownership of Bernard Canonne. Now it’s a luxury boutique hotel that […]
The Philippines Private Island Resort For Your Bucket List
As the captain steered the speed boat around a tiny, rocky outcrop of an island, our first glimpse of Two Seasons Coron Island Resort & Spa came in to view. I excitedly pointed out this or that while Tim snapped away with the camera. The narrow island tip was ringed by a sugar sand beach […]
5 Reasons to Love Intercontinental Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a city that you just can’t help but feel regal in from the moment you set foot among its grandiose buildings and squares. There’s not another hotel better fit for a king or queen in Bordeaux Centre than the Intercontinental Bordeaux Grand Hotel and it’s certainly the place to stay when visiting the […]
10 Reasons to Love the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech
Unlike some of Marrakech’s other five star luxury hotels who seem to shout opulence, the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech whispers it. And honestly, we much preferred that over feeling like we were tiptoeing around a museum. Though each Mandarin Oriental around the world differs, their chic, yet relaxed decor is just one of the reasons they […]
Boutique Urban Cool: Brown Beach House Tel Aviv
When a glass of Champagne is in my hand within seconds of stepping foot in the door, it’s a pretty good indication I’m going to have a great stay. And that was definitely the case at the new boutique-urban-cool Brown Beach House Tel Aviv, sister hotel to the Brown Tel Aviv. Actually, it was my […]
What It’s Really Like Staying at Sandals Resorts
All-inclusive. Until we stayed at Sandals Resorts, we heard “all-inclusive” and cringed. We couldn’t really understand why anyone would want to spend their vacation holed up in one resort for days on end. Wouldn’t you want to get out to see things and eat the local food? But with an invitation to experience both Sandals […]
