15 articles tagged with winter getaways
Miami's symphony of sounds first captivated me during a documentary shoot years ago—the gentle percussion of Atlantic waves against lesser-known shores, the distant laughter of local families picnicking away from tourist crowds, the rustle of sea oats dancing in the...
As an educator who's spent years encouraging my students to look beyond the surface of any destination, I've come to practice what I preach in my own travels. The Yucatan Peninsula has long been synonymous with all-inclusive resorts and picture-perfect...
Most travelers breeze through Bloomington with a singular focus: conquering the retail behemoth known as Mall of America. I was guilty of this myself during my early investment trips to the Twin Cities. However, after my life-altering experience in New...
When most people hear 'Guantánamo,' their minds immediately jump to headlines and politics. But as someone who grew up listening to my parents' stories of Cuba's breathtaking coastlines, I've always known there was more to this southeastern province. Last winter,...
The first thing that hits you isn't the colors—though they'll sear into your retinas soon enough—it's the *sound*. A visceral percussion that reverberates through your sternum like a second heartbeat. Standing on the crowded streets of La Vega during Carnival,...
As someone who typically gravitates toward coastal destinations, I've discovered that desert getaways offer their own unique magic—especially during winter months when many of us are desperate to escape the cold! My recent week-long adventure to Yuma, Arizona with my...
The western shores of St. Croix hold a special magic that captured my heart long before I traded Texas heat for Spanish breezes. Frederiksted, with its Danish colonial architecture and laid-back Caribbean rhythm, offers accommodations as diverse as its cultural...
Having traversed the globe for both business and pleasure, I've developed rather exacting standards for accommodation. Jackson Hole, however, presents a rare confluence of natural splendor and hospitality excellence that consistently exceeds expectations. During my recent winter sojourn—my fourth to...
¡Hola, amigos! After decades of exploring Mexico's vibrant coastlines, I've developed quite the soft spot for Cancun. While some dismiss it as merely a tourist playground, I've discovered there's so much more beneath the surface—especially when you know where to...
When I first mentioned to colleagues at the public defender's office that I was planning a two-week luxury getaway from Delhi to Cancun, I was met with raised eyebrows and a flurry of questions. How does one even connect these...
As I stepped off the plane at Laredo International Airport, the winter sun cast a gentle golden hue across the South Texas landscape—a stark contrast to the grey skies I'd left behind in Cork. Here, where the Rio Grande draws...
When I tell folks I'm heading to East Africa for a beach holiday, they typically assume Kenya or Tanzania. But mention Djibouti, and I'm met with that familiar head-tilt of confusion—like when I try explaining the infield fly rule to...
The southern tip of Saint Lucia harbors secrets that most tourists never discover. Having spent decades tracking down missing persons, I've developed a sixth sense for uncovering what's hidden in plain sight. Three winters ago, while escaping Birmingham's bitter cold,...
Meine lieben Reisefreunde! There's something magical about discovering a beach paradise that hasn't yet been overrun by mass tourism—and doing it without emptying your wallet. As someone who's navigated everything from Frankfurt's efficient transport systems to remote Mexican villages, I've...
The scent of nutmeg hangs in the humid air as fishing boats bob gently in the horseshoe-shaped harbor of St. George's. Colorful Georgian buildings climb the hillsides like a painter's palette spilled across the landscape, creating one of the most...