154 articles tagged with couples getaway
Nestled along the banks of its namesake waterway, Green River, Wyoming might not be the first place that comes to mind for a culinary adventure. Yet after decades exploring the American Southwest's hidden corners, I've discovered this unassuming town offers...
The moment your seaplane descends toward Nadi's azure waters, you understand why Fiji transcends typical tropical destinations. Having investigated luxury experiences across five continents, I can attest that Nadi's exclusive resorts operate in a realm beyond conventional opulence. This isn't...
Savannah reveals itself like a well-aged Riesling – layers of sweetness and acidity, history and modernity, all balanced on the palate of Georgia's oldest city. As I wandered beneath the Spanish moss canopies last fall, notebook in hand, I found...
There's something profoundly American about tracing the path of the Lincoln Highway—our nation's first transcontinental automobile route—as it winds through the rugged Wyoming landscape. Having spent decades arguing cases about Western lands, I've developed a particular fondness for the overlooked...
After two decades of Miami business trips that somehow always extended into weekend beach escapes, I've developed what my wife calls an 'unhealthy obsession' with finding the perfect stretch of sand. But hey, when you're from Winnipeg where winter temperatures...
There's something about standing at the edge of a thundering natural wonder that reminds me of peering into the mouth of a limestone cave – that same humbling sensation of nature's raw power. My recent trip to Livingstone wasn't planned...
Growing up in Venice, I developed an almost spiritual connection to canal cities. While Amsterdam gets all the glory in the Netherlands, I've discovered that Utrecht—just 30 minutes south by train—offers the same charm with half the tourists and twice...
As someone who typically packs my emergency medical kit alongside my calligraphy pens, trading my EMT uniform for resort wear was a deliberate departure from my usual travel agenda. After an intense medical conference in Charleston, I extended my stay...
As I stood on my balcony watching the golden sun dip below Acapulco Bay's horizon, I couldn't help but reflect on how this iconic Mexican destination has evolved since its Hollywood heyday. Having visited Acapulco multiple times over the years—first...
There's something magical about autumn in Vermont's capital city, where the smallest state capital in America transforms into a canvas of amber and crimson. As someone who's documented sustainable initiatives across rural America, I've developed a profound appreciation for communities...
After witnessing the world's most spectacular waterways across five continents during my diplomatic career, I've developed rather discerning standards for what constitutes a truly transcendent water experience. Bora Bora—that luminous jewel in French Polynesia's crown—surpasses even my most exacting criteria....
There's something almost therapeutic about the ritual of cracking open Maryland blue crabs spread across brown paper, the satisfying crack of the shell giving way to sweet, tender meat. My first encounter with Baltimore's seafood scene happened quite by accident...
The first time I stood at the entrance of Jerash's ancient colonnaded streets, I felt that familiar tingle of wonder—the same sensation I used to get showing my astronomy students their first clear view of Saturn's rings. There's something about...
The first time I docked in Manta as a captain, I was struck by the juxtaposition of Ecuador's busiest commercial port against a backdrop of pristine beaches and luxury resorts. While most passengers and crew see only the industrial face...
There's something magical about the way sound travels through autumn air—crisper, clearer, more defined. As someone who spends her life fine-tuning acoustics, I find fall to be nature's perfect sound engineer. Last month, between theater projects in New York City...
