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taormina and mt etna - luxury villa in sicily

5 Reasons to Celebrate Your Next Holiday at a Luxury Villa in Sicily

In January, something peculiar happens to the human brain.     We start to forget the absolute, sheer mayhem that was the holiday season.      As soon as the New Year rolls around, it all feels like a dream.  In March, we're ...
drone picture of villa in puglia

Villas in Puglia are Serving Up the Sweet Life

Move over Tuscany -- there's a new star on Italy's travel map, and it comes complete with sun-soaked villas set amid Puglia's captivating landscape.   It doesn't matter how many times you've been to Italy, if you haven't laid eyes on ...
mayflower inn and spa

It’s Time to Book This Romantic Countryside Getaway in CT: The Mayflower Inn and Spa

If I had one piece of advice for moms and dads looking to escape for a romantic getaway in CT at the Mayflower Inn and Spa, it would be this...   Extend the babysitter coverage and book one more day!  Trust ...
chatham bars inn from drone view - cape cod family vacation

Chatham Bars Inn: An Idyllic Cape Cod Family Vacation

They had me at lob-stah (roll).    Even if you've lived in New England your whole life, it's easy to still fall under the spell of those idyllic Northeast summers -- perfectly cooked lobster rolls, sticky salt in the air from ...
Romantic Vermont Getaway Twin Farms

Romantic Vermont Getaway to Twin Farms

He surprised me with a card on a Friday night.     Inside were cutesy vague instructions: I had 24 hours to pack, and 48 hours of a romantic Vermont getaway to look forward to.    Hotel not yet disclosed.    After ...
Rosewood Mayakoba An Unforgettable Luxury Family Resort

Rosewood Mayakoba: An Unforgettable Luxury Family Resort

If Disney is "Where Dreams Come True" for kids, then Rosewood Mayakoba, a luxury family resort, is where that happens for moms and dads.    That's right parents - that utopian escape exists!  Your dream of having a recharging and relaxing ...
Luxury Rhode Island Family Resort Weekapaug Inn

Luxury Rhode Island Family Resort: Weekapaug Inn

Picture this: crowded boardwalks, packed beaches, greasy pizza, arcade games, and flashing amusement park lights.  Cue the screeching brakes.  You're not going there.     Don't get me wrong - sometimes that wild and fun beach scene is just what the doctor ...

Luxury Rental Review: Bardi Apartment

As mentioned in this post about Florence/Tuscany, renting an apartment is an absolute cost saver, compared to the cost of a hotel room during ...
Fairmont breakfast

Family Friendly Restaurant Guide for Whistler

Breakfast: Before you hit the slopes, stop by Wildflower Grill at the Fairmont Hotel.  I had a hard time deciding between the buffet, or the ...

The Top Whistler Winter Adventures with kids

If you're headed to Whistler there is plenty to keep your day filled, besides skiing or snowboarding! I have visited three times and have ...
luxury hotel review fairmont chateau whistler - main lobby

Luxury Hotel Review: Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Fairmont Chateau First impressions: If you're itching for a mountain escape that offers that quintessential winter lodge, cozy-up-by-the-fire feel, then look no further...head to ...
Ski packing guide

What to Pack for a Ski Trip

So you’ve booked your ski trip and now it’s time to pack? A winter trip hopefully means you’ll get to cozy up by the ...
Whister

Whistler with Kids Winter Guide

Whistler checks the boxes for many different types of travelers and one of my favorite wintertime destinations for families.  If you're looking for adventure, ...