Some trips are about ticking off bucket-list destinations, while others are about immersing in the soul of a place. For us, Beaujolais was the latter. Known for its rolling vineyards, medieval villages, and famed wine culture, this enchanting region in France is a world away from the bustling streets of nearby Lyon. With this two-day […]

Visiting the D-Day Beaches of Normandy was something we always wanted to do, but never managed to put it on our travel itinerary. Once we finally visited, we wondered why it took so long. To see the historic beaches is something that everyone needs to do. It is not only a history lesson, but it […]

Whether you have 10 days in Spain or want to go slow and steady full immersion, there are loads of places to visit. Diverse and dynamic, each city has its own pace of life, its own traditions, and fiestas. We have been lucky enough to spend a lot of time in Spain and consider ourselves […]

Who wants to spend Christmas in New York? It seems that every great Christmas movie or memory of ours is somehow associated with New York City. We asked all our Manhattan friends what to do at Christmas time in NYC, and they gave us excellent suggestions to get us into the Christmas spirit. We made our […]

From wine tours to mysterious lakes and burial grounds, a getaway to Prince Edward County is a wonderful weekend escape. Country homes and vineyards are nestled in lush greenery and surrounded by water on all sides. There are many things to do in Prince Edward County to please couples and families looking for a getaway […]

My wife and I were on California’s Catalina Island in late spring of this year, checking out a place I used to be able to see from my dormitory window during my college days but had never been to. We’d had a delightful time checking out the sleepy waterfront town of Avalon on foot and […]