147 articles tagged with couples getaway
After 30 years of traversing the globe as a flight attendant, I've developed what my Irish wife calls a 'sixth sense' for exceptional accommodations. St. Petersburg, Florida—affectionately known as St. Pete—has evolved from a sleepy retirement haven to a vibrant...
As a transportation engineer living in Alaska, I've developed quite the fascination with natural phenomena that rival our human-made marvels. The aurora borealis tops that list, and Fairbanks offers one of the world's premier viewing experiences. Just a 6-hour drive...
Last fall, my design work took me on what I can only describe as a study in contrasts: two weeks split between the sun-drenched Florida Keys and the ancient desert landscape of Egypt's Siwa Oasis. As someone who's spent years...
As someone who has spent decades helping others find healing, I've discovered that sometimes the most profound rejuvenation comes from immersing ourselves in extraordinary beauty and comfort. While my typical travels involve lakeside retreats and treehouse escapes, there's something undeniably...
When I mention luxury destinations to my expatriate clients in Osaka, Utica rarely makes their shortlist. Yet this unassuming gem in Upstate New York harbors a surprisingly sophisticated scene that rivals more celebrated locales. Like a perfect crown restoration that...
There's something almost mystical about the way winter sunlight plays across Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert landscape—the way it gilds the saguaros and softens the rugged mountains into watercolor silhouettes at dusk. Having escaped Aurora's snow-laden streets last February, I found myself...
Nestled in the heart of Romania's Transylvania region, Brasov captivated me from the moment I stepped foot in its medieval streets. As a nurse with a passion for global healing traditions, I found this charming city to be the perfect...
There's something magical about Auckland that speaks to my strategic mind and luxury-seeking soul. Perhaps it's the juxtaposition of sophisticated urban elegance against New Zealand's raw natural beauty—a contrast I've found myself drawn to repeatedly over the years. After my...
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...