It usually takes me at least a day to unwind after flying across the country. But relaxation was instantaneous upon arriving at Paws Up, a luxury ranch resort in western Montana, 35 miles from Missoula. Here, nature reigns and stress melts away. Wherever you are on the 37,000 acre property, from horseback riding in vast […]
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Authentic Italy: A Tuscany Adventure
Looking for an unforgettable multi-gen vacation? Start with the fact that everyone loves Italy—the food, the culture, the people, and the landscape never fail to enchant. Add to this the quest for authenticity shared by boomers and millennials alike. Toss in a gorgeous hotel in relatively untraveled northern Tuscany, the Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & […]
Four-Season Adirondack Retreat
What a delightful surprise to discover the breathtaking High Peaks region of the Adirondack Mountains and the luxe yet relaxed all-suite Whiteface Lodge! I often enjoy hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and other four-season sports in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont— but during a recent visit to Lake Placid I experienced the singular beauty and myriad recreational […]
A Taste of New Zealand
Before I visited New Zealand, I fretted about the travel time. It takes more than 17 hours to get from L.A. to Queenstown, where I participated in a whirlwind tour courtesy of Tourism New Zealand. Now I can’t wait to go back. Queenstown, located on New Zealand’s South Island, boasts achingly beautiful turquoise lakes and […]