Travel
A London Trip Off the Beaten Path
By Maxx GrossmanA Mother-Daughter TripWhen the opportunity presented itself to visit London with my mother, I was excited to jump onboard. Having visited several times as a child with my family, I was eager to explore London with a fresh set of eyes and more...
Living Easy in New Orleans
By Maxx GrossmanA Mother-Daughter TripWhen choosing a location for a mother-daughter trip we had three core criteria: warm climate, good food and live music. What better place for all three than New Orleans! Over our jam packed 5-day trip, the Big Easy undoubtedly...
Bhutan Unveiled: A Seven-Day Journey Through Enchanting Sites and Cultural Marvels
Referred to as "the last bastion of an ancient way of life in the modern world," Bhutan seems to be that one country people have on their bucket list. I did as well, until recently.By Jeanine Behr GetzMost ask, was everyone really happy, was it that beautiful, how...
Women Who Hike: Havasu Falls Trail
A Journey Through Spectacular BeautyBy Jeanine Behr GetzIf you're looking for a challenging long weekend hiking adventure that takes you off the beaten path and combines the most stunning natural beauty with a touch of Native American culture, this hike is for you....
African Luxury with Wilderness
By Gabriella GentilOn Safari with WildernessThis spring, I travelled to my favorite camps (and our most luxurious) in Botswana. I started in the Okavango Delta with two nights at our newly-renovated Wilderness Vumbura Plains where, amongst other incredible sightings,...
Barefoot Luxury – Conrad Punta Mita
Barefoot Luxury – Conrad Punta MitaBy Elaine UbiñaOur family has enjoyed getting to know Punta Mita, Mexico with yearly visits spanning over 12 years. It is located in the Riviera Nayarit, 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport. JetBlue runs direct flights...
California Dreaming – Rancho Valencia
It is always a joy to visit California.By Elaine UbiñaWhen you’re invited to Rancho Santa Fe, you go! A dear friend was planning to be at her home in Del Mar and I was delighted that we could fly down after our visit to Sonoma to see her. I did a little research, as...
California Dreaming – Sonoma
By Elaine UbiñaOur wine-country adventure began with a drive from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge. The micro-climates are fascinating in the San Francisco area. One...
Liquid Zen Launches in St. Thomas
By Joe MattioliIn March of 2020, I took my family on a seven-day charter on a 52-foot catamaran. Our son had recovered from a major health issue, and we promised we would take a family vacation of his choice. He...