Mindful Monday: Chablé Destination Spa in Yucatan, Mexico

If you’re looking to take a break from your fast-paced life to indulge in an “authentic experience that harmoniously blends nature, luxury and an unmistakable sense of place,” then the new Chable Destination Spa in Yucatan, Mexico is the place for you. Chablé Resort, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico The 750-acre property […]




Fire Island: A Tiny Beach Paradise

If you tell people outside New York that you’re heading out to a magical beach town on Fire Island, it’s not unusual to be met with a response along the lines of “Fire Island? Where is that?” Fire Island is a tiny barrier island off the southern coast of Long Island, […]




Insider Travel Tips For Costa Rica’s Gold Coast

I recently traveled to Costa Rica with a group of other travel advisors on an educational trip, commonly referred to in the industry as a “fam” or “familiarization trip”.  Designed to provide first-hand experience of the regions and properties that we recommend to clients on a daily basis, they are typically […]




A New Floating Hotel in Paris

Off-Paris Seine Hotel Planning a trip to Paris?  Consider seeing it from a different perspective… Paris is about to get a new floating hotel called Off-Paris Seine.  Located in the heart of Paris along the Quai d’Austerlitz, this elegant three-star property will float gently in the middle of the Seine beside […]




Luxurious U.S. Babymoon Destinations

You’ve finally settled down and are getting ready to welcome a new life into the world. Everything is falling into place.  The nursery is finished and all of the important preparations have been completed.  You couldn’t be more excited for the blessed event, but still crave the opportunity to slow down and savor […]




Wellness, Romance and Love for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for couples to explore ways to reconnect with romance that don’t involve dinner and a movie. If you’re looking for a truly spectacular experience this Valentine’s Day, consider one of these stunning hotels, all of which are offering packages which guarantee that you will […]




Reconnecting with Romance in Napa Valley

My husband and I were invited to a wedding out in northern California when my daughter was 6 months old. I was hesitant to leave her at first, but with some encouragement and the promise of tacking on Napa as part of the trip, it was hard to say no. […]




Babymooning in Mexico

My husband and I were invited to a destination wedding in Mexico when I was 6 months pregnant and decided to roll the trip into a babymoon.  We stayed at the beautiful Rosewood Mayakoba, about a 40 minute drive south of the Cancun airport, in Playa Del Carmen.  We had […]