Tag: adventure

by Stefanie Michaels Spring Fever .noun -- a listless, lazy, or restless feeling commonly associated with the beginning of spring. Origin: 1855–60, Americanism So what does that description of "spring fever" really mean? It's the mantra for literally hundreds of thousands of holiday seekers aka "spring breakers" (myself included) who are ready...

by Zahra Pettican “Is Transylvania a real place?” Start typing this question into Google’s search bar and it will quickly autocomplete the query for you. No region in Europe exudes such an air of mystery and captures the imagination quite as vividly as Transylvania. Do wolves and vampires really roam the...

by Paul Thompson In the airline industry, there’s an old joke that goes, “How do you know when someone is an airline pilot? You don’t have to know — they’ll tell you!” FOX’s new comedy, LA to Vegas grabs ahold of that braggadocious pilot stereotype, and never lets go. However, the show...

by Stefanie Michaels The Quin, a 1926 beaux arts building turned posh hotel in midtown Manhattan, is one of New York City’s newest luxury lifestyle hotels. Situated at the corner of 57th and 6th Avenue, its prime location is just blocks from art, music, fashion—Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center,...

A favored destination for sun seekers, the Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region has so much more than just good weather to offer visitors! Looking for great surfing, wine tasting, or famous beaches? Here’s how to get the very best out of your trip to this beautiful corner of Europe. 1. Stand...

Ireland. The enchanted isle in the Atlantic has captured the curiosity of visitors for centuries. Its beauty has sent location scouts in search of perfect film locations for the likes of Star Wars and Game of Thrones. Not to mention it being a photographer's dream, with picture-perfect vistas to...

There’s a fab place in Western Canada. It’s the Okanagan Wine Region in British Colombia. Set on stunning Lake Okanagan, travelers in search of great wine can make a day trip or even a weekender from Kelowna. It's also a great place to spend a week road tripping around to the...

Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as “A Little Piece of Heaven,” Lake Austin Spa Resort is a world-class, award-winning, full-service, luxury destination located in the Texas Hill Country along the shores of Lake Austin. For those seeking rest, renewal, relaxation and overall well-being, Lake Austin Spa Resort provides a...

Just beyond the edge of Pacific Rim National Park, a secluded horseshoe shaped beach, with rocky fingers, bookending each side of this magical place, called Cox Bay, Tofino, British Columbia. The wild West Coast, or Left Coast of Vancouver Island, famous for surfing, big trees and incredible seafood, well...

This light Fettuccine dish is so easy to make, you can do it in less than 15 minutes! The shiitake mushrooms are a perfect substitute for meat, and the spinach gives you the needed nutrients. Anything with lemon is just plain flavorful. Enjoy! The Makings: 16 ounces Ravello Fresh Spinach Fettuccine...