We were wrapping up a 5 week stint of our annual summer travels visiting family coast to coast when my husband and I snuck away to celebrate my birthday with a stay at an Upstate New York property that captured my attention the year prior thanks to eye-catching images of cozy cabins floating atop wildflower meadows. Dreamy, to say the least. This was my first time visiting the Hudson Valley, and I envisioned...
Read MoreNestled on 325 acres in Franklin, Tennessee, Southall Farm & Inn is just the type of property the greater Nashville area was in need of (something I can say with confidence as I have called this area home for 10 years). First and foremost a farm, Southall has been years in the making, first creating a name for itself amongst locals thanks to an intimate…
Read MoreSet in the heart of the wild and remote Cairngorms National Park lies the sleepy village of Braemar - a collection of stony buildings, a babbling river and a red-trimmed Victorian coaching inn that once you step foot inside, you instantly realize…
Read MoreThe intersection where great design meets an authentic sense of place tends to be the sweet spot for me when it comes to travel. So when the opportunity presented itself for my husband and I to enjoy a kid-free escape for a few days, my criteria for…
Read MoreEach January I compile a list of standout hotels and resorts around the globe that I have my eyes set on for that year’s upcoming travel aspirations. The best hotels capture your attention, transport you to a new world, and are worth planning an entire trip around…
Read MoreAs a Montana native, I have spent every summer of my life in Glacier and the surrounding Flathead Valley. I know the area like the back of my hand, and these are the best places to stay in and around Glacier National Park - for every kind of…
Read MoreEach January I compile a list of standout hotels and resorts around the globe that I have my eyes set on for that year’s upcoming travel aspirations. The best hotels capture your attention, transport you to a new world, and are worth planning an entire trip around…
Read MoreEach January I compile a list of standout hotels and resorts around the globe that I have my eyes set on for that year’s upcoming travel aspirations. When I began crafting the initial version of this year’s list in my mind…
Read MoreThe three hours I spent horseback on sage covered pastures are what I came for. My studded cowboy boots coated in a light layer of dust, frayed horse reins sliding through my hands as I tried to steer my new friend J.D. towards…
Read MoreThe past few years you may have seen pictures on social media of sleek black cabins in the woods, their oversized windows reflecting the nature surrounding them and interiors designed to be a hygge dream for minimalist…
Read MoreYou don't have to know the history of Casa Sersale to appreciate the magic it holds when you step inside its oversized, ornate doors. But, to know the history gives context to…
Read MoreSituated on the shores of Santa Maria Bay, one of the best beach fronts in all of Cabo, lies the Montage. Relatively small compared to many of the mega-resorts lying to its east and west, this boutique-like luxury resort masterfully marries exclusivity with approachability…
Read MoreEach January I compile a list of standout hotels and resorts around the globe that I have my eyes set on for that year’s upcoming travel aspirations. I wanted to start this year off the same, but, as with every aspect of life, the way we travel changed in 2020, so this year’s list is slightly different…
Read MoreI had just scooted into the velvet banquette, my hand reaching for the amber glass of ice water and eyes taking a quick scan of the menu when Greg leaned over the well-dressed table and matter-of-factly whispered, "We're coming back"…
Read MoreAs I seek safe ways to travel this summer, one thought keeps coming to mind: glamping! If done right, glamping gives you the hotel experience (something I've been missing!) while being…
Read MoreNine times out of ten, if I had to choose between a hotel or vacation rental, I’d choose the hotel for the amenities included, but in this new world we currently find ourselves living in, I know I’m not alone when I say…
Read MoreI’ve spent the first few weeks of 2020 dreaming and planning for the year ahead, so of course, travel aspirations are on my mind. Below are the 20 hotels and resorts that I have my eye on for 2020. Some have been on my radar for awhile while some are new discoveries. Some have been…
Read MoreHave you ever booked a trip off of a single photo? Literally one picture? I have. I’m continuously searching for intriguing properties or inspiring places to put on my must-visit bucket list, and the hunt of finding where we might go next is…
Read MoreThe Big Sky of Montana is ominous this night - different from the colorful vistas that are usually associated with the nickname - but beautiful in its own right. Lightning flashes repeatedly over the mountains in the distance…
Read MoreSince it’s tough to pack in a full agenda and find time for much needed relaxation into just a few days, holiday weekends are great spent at resorts that offer plenty of activities and amenities, taking the stress out of…
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