Authentic Italy: A Tuscany Adventure

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 & […]

Off The Beaten Path in New England

Off The Beaten Path in New England

Travelers exploring the Northeast corridor from New York to New England shouldn’t miss an off the beaten path halfway-point in central Massachusetts. Encompassing the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, this area is conveniently located at the intersection of highways I-90 and I-84, about an hour’s drive from airports in Boston and Providence. Perfect for multi-gen […]

Portugal Cuisine: A Sense of Soul

Portugal Cuisine: A Sense of Soul

Traveling to Portugal last fall, I had few expectations about the cuisine. While I always taste local fare when I travel, for health reasons I typically eat vegan-plus-fish. Particularly when visiting the remote, mountainous Serra da Estrala region, located about three hours north of Lisbon, I worried that the food would be too heavy for […]

Jupiter Beach Warm-Up

Jupiter Beach Warm-Up

  I have to admit that Jupiter Beach, Florida was barely on my radar before visiting recently for a “winter warm-up” getaway, one of the seasonal packages offered at the 168-room Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa. What makes this four-diamond property special is its secluded yet convenient beachfront location—it’s the only hotel on a stretch of […]