We have a lot of amazing music venues in America. Not that you ever need a reason to take a trip, but traveling to see a show at one of the best destination music venues in America is up there. Sure, there are…
There are some things that fall under the only-in-Hawaii travel opportunities. A few examples? How about the amazing cuisine (fresh fruit! fresh fish! SPAM!), beautiful vistas, and of course, a culture that's rich in tradition. Most people have attend a…
It's as iconic as Ahh-nold's accent: Welcome to Venice's Muscle Beach. I like working out, but you're more likely to see me jogging versus, say, doing bench presses. I've always been curious about those body builders who pump iron at Venice's…
It’s that time of year again. You know, where your Facebook feed floods with images of your friends and family enjoying umbrella’d drinks in coconuts, hitting the slopes in the Rockies, or hiking in some stunning rainforest. Meanwhile, you’re sitting…
My 2016 prediction? This is the year to travel the United States. When January rolls around, people in the travel business always like to look into the proverbial crystal ball, singling out which destinations will be white-hot. Cuba is HOT!…
Planning a quick getaway? Why not try a weekend in Santa Barbara. As far as destinations, it's hard to beat Santa Barbara. It's got everything: mountains, beach, sunny skies, friendly people and lots of fun things to do. This is…
This Virgin Gorda destination might be one of the most beautiful spots in the Caribbean. The Baths National Park in Virgin Gorda are one of those places you need to see to believe. I experienced this breathtaking beach while on a Carnival…
I adore a good ski vacation. We all know that Colorado gets a lot of love (I'm looking at you, Vail/Steamboat/Breckenridge!), but there are plenty of other wonderful places to hit the slopes. Here are a few a little off the…
Tommaso is a Brooklyn culinary institution. I love this Italian restaurant year-round-- it's classic food, family run and all set to a Sinatra soundtrack. However, at Christmastime, it's simply magnificent. There's opera singing, Christmas decorations and a decadent meal dubbed the Feast of…
Sure, waiting in a long line with a thousand screaming children isn't the most fun way to spend an afternoon, but the payoff is worth it. No matter how old you are, there's something magical about Santa. (Or totally terrifying..…