Creating flavorful memories from around the globe. John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, was British first lord of the Admiralty during the American Revolution. He’s also the guy who invented the sandwich. After sitting at a gambling table for 24 hours straight, he sustained himself with only a piece of beef between two slices of toasted bread. And …
Exploring three great parks near Seattle, three different ways. I’ll never forget the first time I saw Mt. Rainier more than 25 years ago.
Shortly after moving to Seattle, I was riding the bus on Highway 99. I looked out the window to see the mountain standing impossibly tall, given its location nearly 90 miles from the city. I craned my neck until Mt. Rainier passed out of view.
Retreat to a tropical playground at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Situated only steps from world-famous Waikiki Beach and the Pacific Ocean, this Waikiki resort spans 5.2 acres of picturesque beauty and splendor ideal for a getaway. The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a spectacular resort in Waikiki blends the spirit of “Aloha” with an atmosphere that is warm, comfortable and inviting where you create your own paradise. Located next to Diamond Head Crater near a dazzling host of attractions and sights, our luxurious Waikiki hotel offers unrivaled service, in a landmark setting.
Exploring iconic Pacific Coast Highway 1 along California’s coast
There was a time in my early 20s when I’d plan a trip down to the most exact detail. Back then, I was relatively new to traveling—having discovered wanderlust after a stint abroad during college—and planning trip logistics, to me, was as fun as the actual vacation itself. But 16 years ago I married a man who is a bit more laid back about prepping for travel. He prefers serendipity to reading guidebooks. It’s rubbed off.
Palmetto Bluff lies in the heart of the Low Country of South Carolina, situated between Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA in the quaint community of Bluffton. The Inn is the centerpiece of the Village at Palmetto Bluff with the Main House on the shore of the May River. Fifty guest cottages and cottage suites are carefully placed on the banks of the river to afford the ultimate views and privacy.
To the south, Key West has a Mardi Gras mood with Fantasy Festivals, Hemingway look-alike contests and the occasional threat to secede from the Union. It’s an island whose melting-pot character allows crusty natives to mingle (more or less peacefully) with eccentrics and escape artists who lovingly call this 4-mi sandbar “Paradise.” Although life elsewhere in the island chain isn’t quite as offbeat, it’s nearly as diverse.
The LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is a 4-star hotel is nestled alongside Vanderbilt Bay. This 64-acre tropical retreat combines a leisurely golf game and a “no jacket required” attitude with over-the-top poolside cabana offerings. Beach butlers provide food and beverage service to make for the perfect relaxing vacation. La Playa Beach and Golf Resort has an elegant Florida beach house, toes-in-the-sand feel that invites relaxation.
Nearly three decades ago, Auberge du Soleil, one of Northern California’s most revered dining establishments, opened the doors of its inn, a handful of maisons scattered across a 33-acre hillside olive grove in Napa Valley.
