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Summer Fun! Important Tips for Tent Camping Close to Home
If you’re looking for some close-to-home options for summer travel, take a fresh look at tent camping. It’s inexpensive, crowd-free,…
World Botanical Gardens: 35+ Beautiful Gardens That Will Inspire
A stroll through some world botanical gardens feels pretty close to walking in paradise. Whether you prefer perfectly-coiffed flower beds…
Camping Adventure: 4 Essential Planning Tips [with Supplies Checklist!]
A camping adventure is a favorite—often economical—way to vacation in the great outdoors for many travelers. It provides an opportunity…
Nature House: Cottages & Cabins in Nature to Rent
Are you a nature-lover committed to sustainability or just like to go off-the-beaten-path? Then this collection of unique cottages and…
51 Steamy Romantic Hotel Packages To Spice Up Couples Getaway
Getting away from the daily grind as a couple can deepen your relationship, rekindle the “spark,” and provide an opportunity…
Where to Find Flight Deals Online [Free Resource List]
Before you book an expensive flight to anywhere, do yourself a favor and learn where to find flight deals online.…
Most Romantic Hotel Experiences Around the World
Everyone wants to feel special once in a while, especially when it comes to Valentine’s Day and other special occasions.…
How to Get The Best Low Cost Flights Delivered to Your Inbox with Matt’s Flights
A Review of Matt’s Flights
Raise your hand if you love finding low cost flights to amazing destinations.
Did you know there’s…
What to Pack for New England Winter Getaways (Plus Winter Things to Do in New England)
Ultimate Packing Checklist for Winter in New England
If you’re wondering what to pack for New England winter getaways, take it…
Romantic North End Seafood Restaurant Celebrates Feast of the 7 Fishes
As you navigate the narrow waterfront streets of Boston’s “Little Italy,” you could easily overlook il Molo. But you won’t…
CHESTER Luggage: 11 Reasons I Love My Adorable Carry On
I was in search of a good-looking and durable carry-on suitcase within airline carry-on size limits for my long-haul flight…
Awesome Cape Cod Family Resort in Dennis | Fun for All
Sesuit Harbor House Lodging
I explored the charming town of Dennis, Massachusetts and discovered miles of soft-sand beaches, delicious fine and…
Holiday Happenings in Boston at Mandarin Oriental & Bar Boulud
Let the Holiday Celebrations Begin!
The Mandarin Oriental Boston is hosting an array of Holiday Happenings in Boston that appeals to…
Best Seafood Restaurant in Brunswick Maine
Where to go in Brunswick ME for Seafood
I love discovering great places to eat amidst a sea of overpriced dining…
Your Packing Checklist for Fall in New England
Planning a Fall trip to New England? Autumn is a season that sneaks up on you in New England. One…
Where to Stay in Boston: Mandarin Oriental
Luxury Boston Hotel Delights the Senses
I was deciding where to stay in Boston for a conference when I became utterly…
Awesome Sarong Wrap Can be Worn Four Ways
Sarong Wrap: Best Beach Wear for Women
I love traveling light. When I find a wardrobe piece like this sarong wrap…
Discover Waterfront Luxury at this Bed and Breakfast in Falmouth MA
Falmouth Massachusetts is one of the best destinations on Cape Cod. Situated on the southern coast of what’s called the…
Red Lion Inn Restaurant Review: Fine Dining in the Beautiful Berkshires
The Red Lion Inn restaurant in Stockbridge MA is an excellent choice for fine dining in the Berkshires. Elegant without …
10 Reasons To Love the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge Mass.
We took a day trip to Western Massachusetts to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge MA. Just over two…
3 Spectacular Botanical Gardens I Love at The Huntington Museum
I grew up in New England, a fickle region for gardening. The summers are short and unpredictable; the winters involve…
Enjoy Chic Hospitality at The Parsonage Inn on Cape Cod
Orleans, Massachusetts is just under an hour from the Bourne Bridge in Cape Cod and a perfect lower Cape escape.
It…
Comfort & Foodie Heaven at The Inn at Sweet Water Farm
A Quick Winter Trip to The Berkshires
I set out one weekend to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.…
Best Quick Gourmet at The Brown Jug in Sandwich
The Brown Jug in Sandwich is a gourmet grocer in the historic district of Sandwich Village, Massachusetts. You’ll find it…
Hollywood’s Unsung Hero: The Bradbury Building – Architectural Landmark
If you’re looking for a free attraction in downtown Los Angeles, you won’t want to miss Hollywood’s unsung hero: The…
5 Festive Holiday Events at the Newport Mansions
Each year, the Newport Mansions put on a festive celebration to usher in the holiday season. Christmas trees and lavish decorations…
6 Hidden Gems in L.A., California
There are endless things to do and see in Los Angeles, but these six (6) hidden gems in L.A. made…
Preview: Treated Like Royalty at “The Deacon” Bed & Breakfast
Note: The Deacon has since closed.
You’ll find the Deacon Timothy Pratt Bed & Breakfast located just off the heart of Old…
Luxury Lifestyle: The Newport Mansions Decorated for Christmas
The Newport Mansions at Christmas
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Winter Scenes from the Mountain Village of Bethel Maine
Bethel, Maine is a charming New England town I visit each year to meet friends who ski in the area.…
California’s Largest Used and New Book and Record Store [Photo Tour]
In the heart of downtown Los Angeles, I discovered a reservoir of quietude. It’s a peaceful refuge for Creatives and…
My Weekend Stay at the Chatham Tides Inn (Hotel Review)
In a tranquil Cape Cod neighborhood steps from the Atlantic Ocean, you’ll find a casual beach resort with comforts of…
Tuscan Comfort Food in Fiesole: Review of Il Fiesolano Ristorante
After exploring the Tuscan hill town of Fiesole on foot and then catching the best sunset over Florence, my friend Mary…
The Best Place to See the Sunset Over Florence [Fiesole Italy]
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Nestled in the gentle curve between two mountains high above Florence, Italy, you’ll find…
High Above “The City of Angels” at Skyspace Los Angeles
The Best Views of Downtown Los Angeles
My daughter, Alison, showed me around L.A. while I visited for her college graduation.…
Why Travel During Shoulder Season?
It doesn’t matter whether you’re planning an international voyage or a trip to the beach community by the coast. Knowing…
Tools That Make Travel Planning Easier
Best Travel Tools for Trip Planning
How do you pick the best travel tools for trip planning when there a sea…
When is the Best Time to Travel?
When to Visit Dreamy Destinations
When you enjoy traveling as much I do, it’s hard to choose your next destination from…
A Pilgrimage to Bramasole in Cortona Italy
During 14-days in Italy, I visited cultural gems including Florence, Venice, Cinque Terre, Positano, Fiesole, and even my heritage hometown…
24 Hours in Venice Italy During “Carnevale”
We loved the romantic gondolas navigating the Grand Canal and the baroque architecture of Venice, Italy. But because our trip coincided with…
A Beach Lover’s Winter Getaway to Cat Island, Bahamas
I celebrated a certain “big” birthday in the Caribbean. Cat Island, Bahamas is a dreamy place. It’s one of the six…
Positively Positano: 48 Hours on the Amalfi Coast
On my whirlwind 14-day tour of Italy, I’d scheduled only one night in Positano before scheduled to leave the Amalfi…
Manchester Vermont Lodging: Great New England Vacation Spot
One weekend, the kids and I piled into the car and road-tripped north for a weekend getaway to Manchester Vermont.…
Under the Tuscan Sun [Book Review]
If you’ve seen the movie, Under the Tuscan Sun, you’ll know the story of recently divorced, middle-aged Frances Mayes. She…
5 Stunning Must-Haves for Fashionable Florence, Italy
I did a little shopping before going to fashionable Florence Italy to update my look – just a few things…
Breakfast in Positano, Italy: An Assortment of Goodness
As I fill my dish with an assortment of delectables from the complimentary breakfast spread at Hotel Villa Gabrisa in Positano, Italy,…
An Off-Season Waterfront Weekend in Sandwich, Cape Cod
89 North Shore Boulevard
I couldn’t have been happier with the accommodations at this adorable two-bedroom cottage located on East Sandwich…
An Embarrassment of Mangoes [Book Review]
A Caribbean Interlude
I enjoyed being an invisible stowaway on this couple’s two-year sailboat adventure from Canada down to the Caribbean.…
Martha’s Vineyard, Isle of Dreams [Book Review]
If you’ve ever been to Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod, you know it’s a very special place. Being from Massachusetts myself…