Escape to Elegance: A Grown-Up Getaway at Almare in Isla Mujeres, Mexico

by Selena Swartzfager on July 1, 2025

Skip the crowds of Cancun and find serenity just offshore on Isla Mujeres — Mexico’s peaceful “Island of Women.”  Just a 20-minute ferry ride from the mainland, this vibrant island offers authentic Mexican charm, turquoise...

Exterior view of Cloudland at McLemore Resort showing the main lodge building with stone and wood architecture nestled among trees on Lookout Mountain, with rolling green hills visible in the background.

Above the Clouds: A Weekend Getaway to Cloudland at McLemore Resort

by Melissa Teutsch on June 26, 2025

Sometimes, the best way to reset is to rise above it all — literally.  Perched 2,300 feet above sea level on Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia, Cloudland at McLemore Resort offers an escape that feels...

Inside Mexico City’s Chicest New Hotel: Alexander Hotel Redefines Summer Travel

by Martin Ramirez on June 25, 2025

There’s a certain level of sophistication and counter-cultural self-awareness that sets Mexico City apart from other summer destinations.  With ideal temperatures hovering between 70 and 85 degrees, a thriving gastronomy scene, and a region rich...

The Retreat Costa Rica: A Wellness Paradise in Central America

by Brian & Dana Maass on June 18, 2025

Busy working Texans often daydream about pausing life’s regularly scheduled programming of work, home, and family responsibilities while pondering the perfect escape for a digital detox in a lush oasis ideal for self-care and rejuvenation. ...

Taking the Scenic Route to Applegate Valley, Oregon

by Autumn Rhea Carpenter on June 17, 2025

For wine connoisseurs, family farm fans, paragliders, hikers, and wanderlust adventurers, the Applegate Valley, is a wonderland waiting to fulfill each type of traveler’s dreams.  Located in Southern Oregon, within the Rouge Valley and the...

A small electric boat with people onboard cruises on Lake Washington in front of Bellevue, WA's modern skyline under a partly cloudy sky.

Coolcation, Anyone? Why Bellevue, Washington, Should Be Your Next Summer Escape

by Melissa Teutsch on June 16, 2025

With triple digits already creeping in for many of us this summer, it’s officially time to embrace the coolest travel trend out there — coolcations.  There’s no better place to cool off than Bellevue, Washington....

You Had Me at Puppy Patch – My Amazing Ojo Santa Fe Adventure

by Kim Weiss on June 13, 2025

Was it the Puppy Patch? Or was it my extraordinary massage in the spa or the exotic purple wisteria growing outside my casita? Perhaps it was my private pinon-scented soak with the blazing kiva (fireplace)...

Riding into the Sunset at Villa Santa Cruz

by Jennifer Griffin on June 10, 2025

Just before we mounted up for a sunset ride along the Pacific, it was already clear: the horses at Villa Santa Cruz aren’t just well cared for — they’re respected.  “These horses are the most...

MSC World America is The Ultimate Family Cruise Experience

by Leean Vargas on June 5, 2025

Whether you’ve been doing cruises your whole life or you’re a newbie planning your first voyage with friends or family, MSC World America deserves a spot at the top of your travel list. Mark your...