DESTINATIONS
DESTINATION: Revisiting the South of France
Exploring the South of France in September offers travelers discounts, unique seasonal delights and a welcome respite from the summer crowds.
Read MoreRediscovering Morocco
Text and pictures by Michael Webb Nearly sixty years after a first youthful tour of Morocco, I returned to that enchanted land in March. Covid restrictions forced me to reschedule the trip three times and I decided to go at the earliest opportunity. I struck out with the weather, which was cold and wet, giving…
Read MoreDriving Around SICILY
The first time I explored Sicily, nearly 60 years ago, I stayed in cheap pensions, walked around the cities and took local buses and slow trains from one place to the next. This past September I returned with a friend and we retraced a similar route with an experienced driver in the comfort of a…
Read MoreTOP 5 LUXURY VILLAS TO ESCAPE TO WITH THE FAMILY DURING COVID RESTRICTIONS:
These places have top hotel style service, private chefs and luxury 5 star amenities plus full COVID hygiene protocols in place. Justin Timberlake has even stayed at one of them. Message us and we hook you up with packages you can’t get by going direct to the the location. Casa Tau – Punta Mita 2.…
Read MoreA Calm Pose in INDIA
On a high all of her own, in the foothills of the Himalayas, Elina Fuhrman discovers peace despite India’s hustle and bustle. “Close your eyes, we will chant a prayer for you,” says Simi, my Ayurvedic therapist as soon as I step inside my treatment room at Ananda, a five-star destination spa, burrowed in the…
Read MoreBALI Wellness Retreat
Set on the ancient Ayung River surrounded by terraced rice fields, the newly redone Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan offers the ultimate rejuvenation retreat with three days of yoga, meditation, and spa treatments.
Read MoreGoat Yoga and Glamping on a Peach Farm in ARIZONA
Liz Laing explores local farms throughout Mesa and Queen Creek, staying in a decked out 1969 Airstream, and marveling at Sonoran Desert sunsets. The Cozy Peach at Schnepf Farms (Queen Creek, AZ) Have you ever wanted to spend the night in a 1969 airstream? Now’s your chance… Schnepf Farms recently opened The Cozy Peach, a unique glamping…
Read MoreRevealing Nature in Izu, JAPAN
Kristina Foster slips out of the city stress and bares it all with the family on a journey to the nature filled landscapes of the Izu Peninsula. The Izu peninsula is a resort area popular for hot springs, statuesque coastlines, and scenic mountains. Located about 60 miles southwest of Tokyo and just two hours by fast…
Read MoreYoga-friendly Hikes in LOS ANGELES
“Nobody walks in LA,” or so claims the new wave 80s band Missing Persons. They were right; we hike. If you Google “best hikes in LA” you’ll get copious results, from private and secluded to the stargazing kind (and no, not stars in the sky — this is LA, after all). But also ubiquitous to the City of Angeles is the Yoga Enthusiast, many of whom like a little vinyasa flow before, during or after a hike. Thus, our picks for the 5 Best Hikes in LA for the YOGI:
Read MoreBELIZE: Exploring Caves, Ruins and Cuisine at Ka’ana Resort
Writer and “Top Chef Masters” judge Krista Simmons explores the wild side of Belize through the luxe lens of Ka’ana Resort.
Read MoreJuneau, ALASKA’s Wilderness Gateway
Ride shotgun with actress, journalist and traveler Kinga Philipps as she heads off-road into the wilds of Alaska from the pretty and remote town of Juneau, the capital of Alaska.
Read MoreDiscover CAMBRIA on California’s Central Coast
Drive along the Pacific Coast Highway on California’s central coast and discover the best of California: incredible ocean views along rugged coastlines, dense pine forests and unspoiled beaches.
Read MoreWailea Wonders in MAUI
Well-known for it’s pristine beaches, lavish resorts and natural beauty, Wailea hits all the right notes for a classic Hawaiian vacation.
Read MoreUnplugged in Ubud, BALI
The verdant rice fields, temples and spiritual village life of Ubud, Bali offers a back-to-nature family break away from tech driven tantrums.
Read MoreArt and Nature in Northern ENGLAND
If you want to enjoy England as it was a century ago, skip the overcrowded, domesticated south-east and head north to Derbyshire and Yorkshire. Those counties cradled the Industrial Revolution, growing prosperous on coal and steel, manufacturing and trade. The mines and mills have shuttered, the great cities are trying to reinvent themselves; in between…
Read MoreFusing Old and New in CHINA
In China, historic landmarks alternate with a few spectacular new buildings by top Western architects, which mark a sharp break with the past. On one side is the Forbidden City and the gardens of Suzhou, with their still ponds and moon gates; on the other are towers that twist and swoop as though they were…
Read MorePutting on the RAJ
The Rajasthani desert flat lands of the ancient Hindu Rajput warriors were once defended by imposing strategic forts that still loom from the surrounding plains where subsistence farming families toil in defiant bright saris and turbans. This vast region of contrasts stretches from Jaipur to Jodhpur to Udaipur (and beyond to Jaisalmer), a triangle (or…
Read MoreOMAN- Not a Thousand and One Nights
Lawrence of Arabia would be delighted if he flipped through this year’s travel magazines that all seem to point to the Arabian Peninsula’s politically neutral sultanate of Oman. It’s one of 2019’s hot destinations and Jane Adams has journeyed from its azure Arabian Sea coast through red desert sands to jagged mountain peaks. No camels…
Read MoreJAIPUR or Bust!
Review your bucket list. Does it include Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan? This is one list entry considered mandatory by Jane Adams, a recent delegate at the world’s largest writers’ festival held every year in the ‘Pink City’of the Rajputs. It was the sci-fi writer Stephen King who wrote, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” The…
Read MoreOff the Beaten Track in SPAIN
Discover Spain’s northern provinces with Michael Webb. I’ve explored Spain pretty thoroughly over the years, but it never fails to surprise me. The northern provinces, from the Basque Country to Galicia are far less traveled than Barcelona, the Mediterranean coast and Andalusia. Art lovers flock to the Bilbao Guggenheim and pilgrims still trudge the…
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