Eating out at restaurants as you travel is part of the cultural experience. We share ideas for the best places to eat when you travel, from casual farm-to-table cuisine to upscale restaurantss.
When you speed down I-10 between Arizona and Southern California, you might not think of stopping in the Coachella Valley and Indio, California. However, I highly recommend taking some time to explore the history and amazing agricultural bounty. It wasn’t until the...
We were on a road trip through southern Utah, just about three hours south of Salt Lake City, when we spied an enticing billboard on the side of the road – “Best Cinnamon Rolls in the West – Next Exit turn right!” We couldn’t resist and so we turned right into...
A road trip down the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge parallels the popular (and very busy) waterfall-filled Oregon side. When you hear about the Columbia River Gorge you usually think about that side, lined with waterfalls such as the renowned Multnomah...
As I headed across the desert and crossed the California border at the deep blue Colorado River, I looked forward to seeing what was new with Palm Springs' Uptown Design District. It had been years since I had been there and even back then it was a destination for...
First developed in 1900, the original Michelin Guide was produced to help drivers find trusted, high-caliber amenities—like restaurants—along various routes in each state. By 1926, the guide progressed to rating restaurants of exceptional quality with stars....
What do you think when you hear the words “Napa” and “Sonoma?” Wine, right? (I know, you are probably rolling your eyes and muttering “duh” as you read this.) But here is the thing… In addition to being home to more than 900 wineries and vineyards, each Northern...
It was during a stay at the luxurious Marival Armony resort in Punta de Mita north of Puerto Vallarta that we had the honor of meeting Chef Betty Vázquez González. The chef is Gastronomic Ambassador for the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico and Mexico’s Top Chef judge. As...
When driving from Portland to the Oregon Coast on Oregon Highway 26, you’ll often be traveling through the mist-laden trees and competing with huge logging trucks for space on winding mountain roads. Making a stop along the way to relax a bit and smell the mountain...
I fell in love with the idea of afternoon tea as a child. My grandmother, on special Saturday afternoons, would invite me to her house for afternoon tea. She had a pretty little teapot and cups, with beautiful plates that matched. We would eat her pound cake, sip...
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain may have been born in New York City, but he called New Jersey, the state where he grew up, home. In season five, episode five of “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,” he paid tribute to the state he loved. New Jersey returned the favor...