How To Find The Best Hotel For Your Next Adventure
Welcome to ‘Found’—a series of practical posts about travel. For anyone raising an eyebrow in disbelief—yes, I can be practical. However, rest assured, there will be an element of indulgence here, as well. My first post is about how to find the best hotel for your next adventure. It isn’t rocket science, but I do have my own approach to find, what I consider, the 'best' hotels. Think you have nothing left to learn? Let’s compare notes. And enjoy photos from some of my favorite...
How I got a reservation at Eleven Madison Park—the best restaurant in the world. (And how you can, too).
A dinner reservation at Eleven Madison Park is coveted. Places like Eleven Madison Park are re-imagining their place in the new culinary landscape. The most inspiring example of this comes from Daniel Humm. Mr. Humm is the chef and owner of three Michelin-starred, Eleven Madison Park. I listened to his podcast with Guy Raz and was humbled. Eleven Madison Park has surprised the restaurant industry by creating completely plant-based menus. I only hope I can get in. My husband, Daniel, doesn’t understand why I would...
5 of the best unforgettable and over-the-top travel experiences
Vacation, as the dictionary states, is 'an extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling.' Most of us are long overdue. So, when that much-needed vacation finally comes, make it an unforgettable travel experience. Read on for some much-needed travel inspiration. Travel, whether I like to admit it or not, comes with a certain amount of expectation. I might say, “Oh, I’m happy at any beach, as long as I can relax with a book,” or “I don’t...
Packing Matters: 5 things I can’t do without
(Please note a few affiliate links below. I may receive a small referral fee should a product be bought through my site but rest assured, I only highlight products I own and use.) When my husband and I were engaged, he bought me an overnight bag from Coach. It was cherry red canvas, with camel-colored leather details. The regal Coach logo was embossed understatedly in the leather. I loved it and asked him where we were headed, assuming he was planning a weekend getaway. “This...
5 stunning villas that will inspire your next getaway
Planning a villa getaway Now is the time to start planning a villa getaway. Villas, as opposed to hotels, is a natural choice for social distancing. They are inherently secluded and allow guests to spread out. Villas erase the need for babysitters or restaurants since a personal chef can be one of the decadent perks of villa life. Finding the right villa can be a labor of love. It needs the optimal balance of indoor and outdoor living and is designed with views in mind....