Years ago my husband and I were sitting at a wine bar on the island of St. Bart’s when an older gentleman sparked up a conversation. We chatted for hours about everything from life, to travel, to love and marriage. Little did we know at the time, this retired businessman had sailed the world with …
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5 Questions to Consider When Splurging on Luxury Hotels
After years of traveling, I sure do know a thing or two when it comes to planning an insanely awesome trip – even on a budget. What a know-it-all, you are probably thinking. But after visiting 60+ countries, representing dozens of global hotel brands on corporate transactions as a lawyer, and then writing about these …
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Ravello, Italy – Gallivanting through Italian Gardens
Already dreaming of your next sweet escape for 2019, ladies? While people around the world make plans to visit the notable towns along the Amalfi Coast in Italy, many overlook one of the best features of the coast – a little town called Ravello. Sitting up on a hilltop overlooking the coast, many travelers cruise …
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Boston, Massachusetts – Family Fun Weekend at Harvard-Yale
This time of year is extra special for me. I always look forward to an annual event in late November that is the peak of “fall fun” right before the holiday season officially kicks off. Since I was a wee little freshman at Harvard University back in 2004, I have been attending the annual “Harvard versus …
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Nantucket Island – Five Fabulous Fall Events
When people think of Nantucket, they all dream about bushy purple hydrangeas, bright sunny beach days and over-sized scoops of ice cream from the Juice Bar. The peak of Nantucket Island fun is surely the summertime for most, but for me, I have grown to appreciate the off season months that bring the most delightful …
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The Grand Mosque
When you travel to major cities, you might not even realize it but you are likely to almost always step into some sort of religious house or place of worship. The majority of cultural landmarks for curious world travelers like me are often religious institutions. Think about walking through a famed Italian city (i.e., Rome) …
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Dining at Verso
Visiting Abu Dhabi for the first time is truly exhilarating. There is a buzz and energy about this city that I have never felt before. As a relatively new city, the development of luxury hotels and attractions is currently unstoppable. I was delighted to visit Abu Dhabi during the Year of Zayed. To mark 100 …
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Tokyo, Japan – Sakura Dinner at the Andaz Rooftop
Sakura matsuri, or cherry blossom festival, is recognized all over Japan in April — but with such a short bloom period (just a few weeks), locals and visitors are forced make the most of the splendid show for as long as possible. Not only is sakura the national flower of Japan, the cherry blossoms also …
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