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‘Zine Scene: Budget Travel May/June 2012

Who can resist the simple pleasure of tearing through a spankin’ new magazine, especially if it’s travel-themed? In honor of this satisfyingly analog ritual, here’s the first dispatch in a series I’m calling ‘Zine Scene, in which the latest travel magazine to grace my mailbox gets the once-over and I highlight my favorite articles, finds … Continue reading »

2fer Tuesday: Santa Fe Brunches

Don’t call it a comeback! I took a breather from the blog for several months to focus on a few personal and work endeavors (and of course some travels), but now I’m raring to dip my toes back into the blogosphere. And what better topic to begin with than my latest obsession, the city of … Continue reading »

Friday Fantasy: Wilson Island

Wilson Island is smack dab in the middle of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The maximum number of guests allowed on the island at any time? 12. You stay in a luxury tent with a panoramic view of the ocean, and all food and drinks are included. Rates? They start at about $900 AUD per night. … Continue reading »

Travel Website Love: Lee & Mike’s Cruise Notebook

Lee & Mike’s Cruise Notebook is a terrific resource if you’re considering or planning for a cruise on a mass-market line. Lee and Mike are two chaps with a passion for cruising, and their detailed trip reports, complete with photos, daily cruise newsletters, reviews, and even podcasts, are super helpful in giving you a sense … Continue reading »

Hudson Valley Adventures: Nyack, NY

Guest blog post by Eavan: There’s a difference between cramped and quaint. In Manhattan–a lot of places described as quaint are absolutely the former. Luckily, the Hudson Valley is filled with small towns along the river that live up to the true definition of quaint and adorable… so much so that it’s easy to bellow … Continue reading »

Friday Fantasy: Hidden Pond in Maine

Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, Maine is totally where I would go to feel like an upper-crust East-coaster on a classic summer vacation. Guests stay in their own well-appointed cottages (I like the looks of the two-story “Lucky” cottage), and creature comforts abound. Catch a free ride to nearby Goose Rocks Beach in a classic 1957 … Continue reading »

Get Back to Nature on Your Next Vacation

If you’d like to take part in an in-depth exploration of some of America’s amazing national parks, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) offers a cool program called “ParkScapes,” which provides exclusive guided journeys through the parks. The advantage of ParkScapes vs. going it alone is that you get to travel with expert guides who … Continue reading »

I Want to Go to There: Treehotel

In the beautiful village of Harads, Sweden, approximately 60 km south of the Arctic Circle, there’s Treehotel, a comfortable, well designed hotel which allows visitors to live in harmony with nature amongst the trees. I’d love to stay in either the UFO or Mirrorcube room. Tree houses for grown-ups!

Drink Beer While Watching a Movie in D.C.

If you’re planning a trip to our nation’s capital and are looking for something fun to do at night, I highly recommend an evening at the Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse (just outside D.C. in northern Virginia). In this vintage movie theater you can enjoy a flick while also partaking in premium beer & wine and … Continue reading »