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Featured Travel Reviews

Ultimate South Lake Tahoe Foodie Guide

Lake Tahoe is known for its vast natural beauty and outdoor activities. But did you know it's also a wonderful destination for foodies? South Tahoe has a thriving, dynamic food scene. I just got back from four days of eating like a king, with magnificent views for a...

Girlfriends Getaway: Bainbridge Island

When was the last time you got away with the girls? Bainbridge Island, Washington is the perfect destination for a girlfriends weekend getaway. It's easy, it has luxurious amenities that feel like a special treat, beautiful outdoors for a rejuvenating dose of nature,...

Salishan Resort Review, Oregon Coast

Salishan Resort is a luxury resort in Gleneden Beach on the Oregon Coast, famous for its 18 hole golf course and bay front spa. This resort has the quintessential Pacific Northwest ambiance with stone fireplaces, acres of trees, and rustic-chic furnishings. Despite...

Granville Island Foodie Guide: 4 Top Places to Eat

Vancouver is one of my favorite cities in the world, I visit often and enjoy it every single time, each time finding new things to get excited about, often food. It is a thrill to work up an appetite exploring, then cap it off with amazing food. Granville Island has a...

Horseback Riding the Oregon Coast with Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides

Horseback riding on the beach is a thrill. Horseback riding at all is a thrill to me, but there is just something magical about riding alongside the sea. Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides is located on the beach in Pacific City. This particular beach is especially...

8 Best Places to Eat & Drink in Lincoln City, Oregon Coast

Lincoln City has some of the best food on the Oregon Coast. I was not expecting to be so wowed by the food, it was a wonderful surprise and we will be talking about specific meals for years to come. We ate a lot of seafood there because it's a coastal town and it just...

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Review, Denver Luxury

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Denver, the city's oldest Five Diamond hotel, has undergone some gorgeous updates recently. If you haven't been in a while, it's time to return. This is one of my favorite hotels in Denver. Sumptuous, plush surroundings, luxurious amenities, and...

L’Auberge de Sedona Hotel Review: Where to Stay in Sedona

Sedona is one of those places that feels special just by virtue of standing there. Maybe it has to do with all the Vortexes or the collective consciousness there, because every single local I spoke to had a story and every one of them felt reverence for the place....

Northern Lights in Iceland with SuperJeep

Iceland’s lunar landscapes are mentioned in every guidebook. People talk about the terrain feeling like another planet, but I think it’s equally the lighting. The sky in Iceland is otherworldly. Blues, purples, oranges and yellows throughout the day are hypnotic. I...

Clouds: Zurich’s Restaurant in the Sky

Clouds is a restaurant, bar, and bistro located in Zurich’s tallest building, the Prime Tower. It offers spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of the city so you can enjoy food and cocktails while taking in the best views in town. Prime Tower is a relatively new...

SuperJeep Tour: South Iceland

If you only have a couple of days in Iceland (as many people do, due to Icelandair's famous stopovers), there is one thing you have to do--go on a SuperJeep Tour. Hands down one of the best things I've ever done. My first tour with was the South Iceland SuperJeep...

6 St. Augustine, Florida Must-Do Experiences

Did you know St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest city in the United States? It's south of Jacksonville and north of Daytona. I'd fly into JAX for the easiest access. And if I was already in Florida, I'd make it a point to drop in because it's a special place brimming...