A Packing List for Winter Travel in Alaska and Beyond
Whether you're headed to Alaska or exploring some other winter destination, having the right gear is crucial. Here’s a breakdown of the essential cold-weather clothing you’ll want to pack if you’re traveling near or above the Arctic circle.
Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.: A Guide to 4- and 5-Star Accommodations
Here are the highlights of my day-long tour of 4- and 5-star hotels in Washington, D.C.
From Science to Art: Unique Hotels for Intellectual Travelers
Whether you’re into science, literature, history, or art, these hotels do more than just offer a place to sleep—they stimulate your intellectual senses.
How to Stay Warm in Alaska: Aleyska Nordic Spa
Want to spend the day or evening in a rainforest jumping from hot pool to hot pool, sauna to steam room, and back again? Consider a visit to Aleyska Nordic Spa as the delicious whipped cream topping on top of your Alaska vacation.
Explorations on Foot: Antibes, a Small Gem on the French Riviera
I think the best way to explore Antibes is via its trails and pedestrian paths. Couched between Nice and Cannes, the city is often overshadowed by its larger neighbors, but it’s worth a day or even a weekend trip. And if you like a quieter scene, you might even prefer to base yourself in Antibes while you explore the rest of the region.
The Good Mother: Basilica Notre-Dame de la Garde of Marseille, France
A trip to Marseille just doesn’t feel complete without visiting Notre-Dame de la Garde….Maybe it’s the fact that no matter where one wanders in the city’s center, there she eventually is, beckoning. Maybe it’s because La Bonne Mère (the good mother)—as the locals affectionately refer to the basilica—is particularly beloved by voyagers. And I am nothing if not a voyager. Whatever the reason, I find it hard to resist her call.
Restaurant Spotlight: Doña Brings Flavors of West Africa to Heart of Old Nice
If you’re craving jollof, plantains, or mouth-filling spices in a convivial atmosphere that invites you to linger, or if you simply need a break from the repetitive offerings of salade césar, moules frites, pasta, and pizza found on hundreds of cartes all over Nice, I encourage you to wander just slightly off the beaten path and sample from Doña’s menu.
Hiking the Riviera: An Easy Introduction to France’s Estérel
L’Estérel is a mountain range that runs along the western side of the French Riviera between Cannes & St. Tropez, dramatically breaking up the monotony of mesmerizing blue waters with its red rhyolite cliffs. Many of l’Estérel’s treasures are difficult to enjoy without a car, but Cap Dramont can be reached by train.
Île Saint-Honorat: A Monk’s Paradise Off the Coast of Cannes
Imagine an island that smells like wisteria, honeysuckle, and pine. An island that shelters tiny chapels, vineyards, and hidden coves….Or don’t just imagine. Hop on a ferry from Cannes and you will find yourself there on Île Saint-Honorat within 20 minutes, a UNESCO Heritage Site where the monks of the Abbaye des Lérins have lived, prayed, and worked off-and-on since 410 AD.