Destination: California wine country During the pandemic, I cooked like crazy, conjuring exotic destinations through flavor: ras el hanout marinated chicken for Morocco, za'atar-flecked labneh for Israel, sake, soy-soaked vegetables for Japan. A travel writer’s gotta travel, right? I won’t have to go far to revive...
In 2002, Art Basel ricocheted Miami into the international art sphere. But, Miami had been steadily embedding its airport, transit system, courthouses, parks, and community centers with noteworthy art since 1973 courtesy of an ordinance earmarking 1.5% of the construction cost of new county buildings...
When COVID-19 incited an abrupt closure of ski resorts last March, it wasn’t clear how this viral bogeyman managed to spark outbreaks from the Tetons to Maine’s Sugarloaf Mountain. Eight months later, it is. Knowing that the novel coronavirus prefers slinking through crowded indoor spaces...
Shoulder season, the cooler autumnal days from October through Thanksgiving, are traditionally quiet ones as ski resorts ramp up for the peak winter season. Not this year. With work from home mandates extended and remote school nixing the need for families to stay at home,...
On December 19th, my daughter Bella received the ping she had been dreaming of: Congratulations, Bella! You have been admitted to the class of 2024. With maize and blue coursing through the veins of her grandparents and parents, she was thrilled to have her chance...
A culinary swing through Israel. Skiing in the southern Hemisphere. Hiking in Sardinia. This may sound like fluff when people are struggling to put food on the table. But, traveling isn’t just my passion, it’s my profession. I spent decades honing my craft for the...
Clues and packing tips abound, but the destination remains a mystery until the last minute. To surprise her husband-and herself-33 year old Britni Vigil signed on for a 3 day trip with Pack Up and Go, a tour operator trafficking exclusively in surprise trips, as in...
There is no disputing that Colorado’s Vail Mountain is a spectacular spot to ski. The jewel in the Vail Resorts portfolio boasts expansive terrain with seven Back Bowls, meaning you can ski for days without repeating a run. The sophisticated eateries, swanky hotels, luxurious spas and shopping...
Detox vacations, the fancy kind with chlorella infused menus, structured fitness programming and hifalutin spa treatments can set you back thousands of dollars. Happily, you don’t need to visit a luxury resort to purify the body and recharge the spirit. A DIY wellness getaway, essentially...
In nearly three decades of visiting Paris, a highlight of my sojourns is shopping for the sort of Franco-distinct fashions impossible to find at home. Over the years, the proliferation of chain stores in Paris (and easy access to French luxury brands at home) has...
