5 Reasons to Plan a Beach Vacation at the Westin Jekyll Island
Running, beach and wellness. Three of the things that make me happiest in the world came together during a weekend at the new Westin Jekyll Island in Jekyll Island, Georgia. The newly opened Westin...
View ArticleBe a Running Tourist in Washington DC with Run My City
There is no better way to explore a new city (or even an old favorite) than to run through it. Lacing up your running shoes to venture out not only gives you a great workout while you are traveling,...
View Article10 Reasons to Escape to Salamander Resort and Spa
I consider myself lucky to live in the greater Washington DC area. Proximity to a beautiful city with national monuments that still take my breath away after over 20 years of living here, a smorgasbord...
View ArticleThe Birth of an Adventure Junkie in Jackson Hole
I remember first noticing the parachutes from our corner table. Surrounded by deep brown wood walls in the Westbank Grill inside Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, my eyes searched the mountain peaks...
View ArticleA Day in the Life at Hilton Head Health
So…you want to know what life is really like at a wellness retreat. Whether you have dreamt of taking a wellness vacation or are looking to make specific lifestyle changes, I am a big believer in the...
View ArticleThe Moment Inspiration Found Me
When most people think of wellness travel, they think of spas or fitness. But the truth is that wellness travel can be anything in my opinion. From adventures that push you beyond your comfort zone to...
View ArticleRunning Camp for Runner Nerds and Wanderlusters
Wellness retreats are not just for spa, yoga and meditation. For several years, I have been reading about and dreaming of running camp and retreats that help runners improve their form, get faster and...
View ArticleMy Turkish Love Affair
I admit it. I am having an affair. Except that it isn’t what you think. My love affair is of the culinary and cultural sorts. You see, I have fallen in love with Turkish food (and culture). I feel a...
View ArticleVisit The Beach in Washington DC
Want to visit the beach in Washington DC? Well…sadly, there is no beach in the Nation’s Capital. At least, not of the sand between your toes, jump in the waves kind. There is however, a special exhibit...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Plan a Virginia Getaway at Walden Hall
Amazing adventures, delicious food and decadent luxury. As much as one of these three criteria are things I look for when I plan for a getaway. So when I find a destination that blends all three? I...
View ArticleUltimate Summer Adventure Guide in Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole, Wyoming was on my travel bucket list thanks to the mountain views and Grand Teton National Park. But what I didn’t realize when I first started to plan a trip to Jackson Hole, was the...
View ArticleGet in the Picture with Flytographer
I spent years and many family vacations never being in a photograph. (Or avoiding them at all costs.) First there was the fact that I never really wanted to be captured for all eternity. My own...
View Article72 Hours in Charleston (With or Without Kids)
Charleston, South Carolina is a city that I’d always heard people rave about. I’ve heard things like… Charleston is charming. Charleston has a great food scene. There is so much great history in...
View ArticleElote Cafe: Food Mecca of Sedona
Travel and food go hand in hand. Exploring the cuisine and local flavors of new cities or destinations is one of my favorite ways to explore a new place. While I try to avoid touristy spots, every...
View ArticleLessons Learned at the Hermitage – A hidden retreat in Washington DC
Have you ever wanted to take a silent retreat? To get away from all of the to-do lists and noise to focus on yourself? When I talk about finding everyday wellness in far-flung places and your own...
View ArticleOne Day Walking Tour of San Francisco
My favorite cities around the world all share one thing in common: they are all walkable. There is nothing better to me than exploring a city on foot, even if that means never stepping foot in a...
View ArticleWinter Beauty on a Snowcoach Tour of Yellowstone National Park
Known as the world’s first national park, Yellowstone (spanning from Wyoming to Montana to Idaho) is visited by over three million people each year. With 10,000 thermal features and 400 miles of park,...
View ArticleWhere to Hike in Sedona
Red rocks that jut out into a crisp blue sky. Formations that have weathered over time and through the elements. Taking a trip to Sedona offers an invitation – to get up close and personal with...
View Article48 Hours in Annapolis: A Romantic Weekend Getaway
Ego Alley – the narrow Annapolis waterfront where boaters like to dock – was overflooding into nearby parking lots as I looked out of hotel room window after checking in on a rainy Friday afternoon....
View ArticleMother-Daughter Adventure in Zion National Park
I am not sure who was more excited about our Spring Break mother-daughter adventure in Zion National Park. Ok, that is a lie, I was definitely more excited than my tween daughter. Yes, she was looking...
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