Laura by the lake at Quercus, Georgia

Grateful for Great Escapes: Ten Luxury Destinations in the USA

Discover 10 incredible USA destinations perfect for Thanksgiving weekend getaways. From luxury resorts to national parks, find your ideal holiday escape with hotel recommendations and travel tips

Hiking the Dolomites: A DoloMIGHTY Adventure

In the Company of Peaks There’s a reason the Dolomites continue to capture hearts year after year. This dramatic stretch of the northern Italian Alps is made up of towering limestone peaks that seem to glow differently with every hour, sometimes blushing pink, other times cast in quiet silver. The landscapes here are bold, but …

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New Zealand: South Island Splendor

There are journeys that read like a storybook, turning one page after another at a steady rhythm. And then there are journeys like this one, swift, breathtaking, and deeply immersive - like a thrilling novel you just can’t put down - eleven lodges in eleven days across New Zealand, a glimpse into the life of …

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Northern Spain Part 2: Cantabria & Asturias

CANTABRIA: Wild Beauty & Prehistoric Wonder Leaving the Pyrenees behind, we descended into Cantabria - where every curve in the road seemed to reveal a different mood. Cantabria surprised me at every turn with its blend of rugged coastlines, misty mountains, and unexpectedly lush valleys. Here, prehistoric caves open into emerald hills, and charming villages …

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Amanyara: A Hidden Paradise in Turks and Caicos

They don't call lovers of Aman hotels, Aman Junkies for nothing. The brand has created an uncompromising ethos of pure, simple, quiet & sophisticated luxury - and Aman Junkies need to get their fix wherever in the world they travel to an Aman. I stayed at Amanyara a number of years ago with my daughter …

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“The Hive” Private Residence: Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

Perched on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Costa Rica’s famed Peninsula Papagayo, THE HIVE is the most luxurious secluded hideaway on the country's north coast. Below a beautiful welcome with customized coconuts…. ....and a welcome drink made of the national liquor, Guaro. The name comes from Aguardiente, literally fire water, but it's actually …

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Antarctica: Journey to The White Continent

Antartica is a remote and astounding destination that intrepid travelers dream of seeing at least once in their life times. The journey to get there is certainly not for the faint of heart, and once there, it like no other place in the world.

Aspen: Still the IT Place!

In-the-know, travelers come to Aspen for vacation because of it's reputation of being the IT place (not unlike Manhattan, the Hamptons, Malibu, or Beverly Hills). Even if people don't ski or mountain bike, Aspen draws jet setters to its chic yet authentic mountain town for the lifestyle, dining, àpres, shopping, and to enjoy the good life. The charming town is understated and inviting, but yes pricey!

The Ranch Malibu: My Wellness Journey

This is an account of my personal journey, spending a week at The Ranch Malibu, a results-oriented, no-nonsense, no-options wellness retreat located in Malibu in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice

Iceland is one of the most geologically active areas on Earth. It offers lucky visitors the opportunity to be a first-hand witness to the creative forces of nature at work. With over thirty active volcanoes—and an abundance of glaciers, geysers, and waterfalls— one feels that everything around them is constantly in motion. What you see on one trip likely won't be there the next time you come, or at least it won't be the same!