Your last girls’ getaway to Vegas may have been a hazy alcohol-fueled college spring break or bachelorette party escapade, but that was years ago. Return to Sin City now and discover a grown-up side of town for a much classier ladies’ weekend—just perfect for a mother-daughter or best gal-pal escape. STAY Relax at the artsy […]
Portland is one of the world’s great towns for beer, weirdness, craft food, funky neighborhoods, forest hikes and much more. It’s endlessly entertaining and intriguing, easy to walk or explore by bike and most locals will tell you the frequent rain is merely a bonus. Did I mention that Oregon wine country is less than […]
Chicago’s newest and buzziest hotel is a renovated 250-room operation in the neoclassical Old Dearborn Bank Building, which was constructed in the 1920s. Stylishly functional rooms include thoughtful touches, like a makeup vanity and shower bench for shaving your legs that will be much appreciated by Virgin’s target market—female business travelers. A couple of rooms […]
Daydreaming about an escape from the frigid cold and in need of some vacation inspiration? We caught up with travel experts, including Pauline Frommer, at the Travel and Adventure Show in January—and they gave us the scoop on hot spots to visit in 2015. Here are their favorite up-and-coming destinations and why you need to […]
There’s a long history of European and Asian fusion in this former Portuguese colony off the Southern coast of China. Macau is the biggest gambling center in the world, with seven times the gambling revenue of Las Vegas. But look past the casinos, and you’ll find that Macau is not just materially wealthy but rich […]
You can probably still hum the theme song to the 1980s hit show “Dallas.” And who can forget the ultimate cliffhanger—who shot JR? But if you think Dallas is just ten-gallon hats, rodeo-ing cowboys and feuding oil families, think again. It’s not Jock Ewing’s Dallas anymore. Dallas is a hip, fun, vibrant and contemporary city—with tons going on. We recently […]
Plenty of families are deciding that lasting memories matter more than the latest gadget, jewelry or fashion accessory. They’re opting to give the gift of a great adventure instead of a pile of presents. With family often scattered across the country, or the world, gathering your gang for a vacation can seem daunting. Here are […]
They say Maui is for lovers, but it can also be a luxurious getaway for family and friends. While there’s plenty of romance on this island, fresh food and fun times can be had by all. Where to Stay The newly opened Montage Kapalua Bay is an oceanfront paradise. Each residential-style suite has a full […]
Whether you’ll be skiing in the mountains or soaking up sunshine on a beach, bring along one of these chic resort pieces that will travel well and can easily take you from day to night. 1. The ultimate breezy maxi dress will take you from the beach and then to dinner. This one comes in […]
Scotch whisky was my fiancé’s thing—until we went to Scotland together. Then it quickly became “our thing.” While touring distilleries and tasting some of the world’s most iconic single malts in two different regions of the country, I came to appreciate the myriad, complex flavors of Scotch. At the same time, we took in breathtaking […]
