When it comes to Mother’s Day, I think I officially have enough experience under my belt to let you know exactly what most moms want and don’t want. For starters (and this might surprise you), they absolutely do not want…
Wondering how exactly to plan a day trip? I've got you covered. There's something very freeing about day trips. They're this easy, low-stakes way just to GO SOMEWHERE and find inspiration from your new surroundings. With a longer vacation comes…
What a winter we’ve had – and though we are all looking forward to Spring Break, recent weather and major geopolitical events have us all a bit shaken and feeling vulnerable. Below is what I do to control my travel…
Considering I’ve had a chance to travel all across the US over the years, I like to think I know a thing or two about picking some of the best summer vacation spots in the US! There really is nothing…
If you’ve been a longtime viewer of “Places to Love,” you know we love featuring locally-owned businesses wherever we go. Below is a guide to some of the products featured on the show that would make absolutely fantastic gifts. From…
With the holidays coming up, I know a lot of us are gearing up to open our homes for friends and family visiting from afar. As someone who has stayed in some of the best hotels and BnBs in the…
As much as I love getting outdoors, going for scenic drives, and discovering small towns, I also really love a good city break. Now, the key to a good city break is to pick a place brimming with culture. You…
You've heard of "snowbirds," right? If you haven't, it's a term for people who live in a northern area and head south once winter hits and the temperatures drop. When I was growing up, it always conjured up images of…
In my twenty-five years of travel, I’ve been able to have some truly incredible food and drink experiences around the world. Not only do they connect me to some of my fondest memories both at home and abroad, they’ve allowed…
I promise you, nowhere else in the world will heal you like a weekend in Santa Fe, New Mexico will. I don’t know what it is, but there’s a reason the cast of Rent is daydreaming about this particular destination…