The Southwest United States provides beautiful romantic experiences for a couple’s getaway, honeymoon, or anniversary. With mild winter temperatures and amazing resorts, you’ll want to consider one of our five romantic places in the Southwest, all with a wow...
It was a sunny Arizona afternoon, brilliant blue skies beckoning even in the summer heat, as I made my way down shaded walkways and through quiet gardens at Royal Palms Resort and Spa. My welcoming glass of Champagne in hand, I admired the glorious beauty of...
Camas, Washington is a small Columbia River Gorge town that has undergone a transformation. There are lovely large homes dotting the wooded landscape, lake-side trails for a run, and a lovely, historic downtown—the setting for our recent girls’ getaway. On...
The "heavenly city" of Ouranoupolis, Greece is known for being the gateway to the monastic community of Mount Athos. Nestled against the blue waters of the Aegean Sea, its picturesque setting includes orange tile-roofed houses, a 14th century Byzantine tower, and...
I drove up to Port Townsend’s Ravenscroft Inn on the Olympic Peninsula, saw the expansive porches and a lovely garden, and immediately knew I’d be able to relax there. The drive from Portland, Oregon alternated periods of frustrating traffic with stunning scenery...
Casa Natalia is described on their website as "a peaceful retreat that embodies the area's vibrant art scene, culture, history and dining." It was my first exploration of Baja California Sur and my first visit to the historic town of San José del Cabo. I made all...
What images come to mind when you think of Florida? Alligators? Hip-swinging dancers? Disney characters? What if I told you that a 50-minute drive from the city of Jacksonville is a dreamy place with miles of pristine beach and a 1920s boutique hotel with a rooftop...
At first glance, I was captivated by the classic architecture of Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards & Inn surrounded by gardens, mountains and 60 acres of flourishing vineyards. Persian architect Neil Haghighat designed the striking hacienda and winery influenced by...
Savannah was a magical city for me when I visited there this past spring. I found it captivating in the way it embraces its somewhat checkered past. The locals tell the story that it is the most haunted city in the country — then explain that it's because their...
The Allison Inn and Spa sits on a hillside surrounded by vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley, offering an escape into the heart of Oregon's wine culture.