12 Jan
Some assignments are pure pleasure. Like, writing the data-driven World’s Best pieces for Travel + Leisure. This year we had some newcomers. But, one thing is clear: T+L readers love Hawaii. Florida, Mexico, Southern California and South Carolina, too. Toss in some classically glorious properties...
07 Jan
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by Amy Tara Koch
Travel Like an A-Lister on a D-List Budget
If you tend to ogle over celebrities vacationing with their brood in glamorous destinations -whizzing down the slopes in Aspen, yachting in Anguilla, snorkeling in Tulum-wipe up that pool of drool and know this: fabulous getaways can be...
04 Jan
How to increase organization, avoid over packing, and arm yourself for potential travel disasters
Any way you look at it, packing is a chore. A recurring entry on one’s to-do list that holds as much allure as emptying your child’s 3-day old gym bag. But, a...
17 Dec
Every parent deserves to escape the grind of parenting.
This assignment for Travel + Leisure was one of my favorite projects. Instead of my usual quest for compelling family getaways, I foraged for 20 perfect parent getaways to revive fatigued moms and dads. Sans offspring. My...
16 Dec
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by Amy Tara Koch
I don’t need much of a reason to head to LA for a few days. Especially in the middle of a Chicago winter. So, after a brief chat with my husband (don’t we need a parent getaway?) we packed our bags and headed west armed with a...
11 Dec
Posted at 22:31h
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by Amy Tara Koch
TRESS SUCCESS
CHI Escape Professional Cordless Curling Iron
Ideal for traveling and on the go styling. Comes with Car and wall charger.
Farouk.com, $110
PACK LIKE A PRO
Pack-It Specter™ Cube Set
Three ultra lightweight cubes that keep your clothing organized.
EagleCreek.com, $30
TWEEN DREAM
Music Muff Headphones
Trendy earmuffs with audio technology that can...
01 Dec
Posted at 22:38h
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by Amy Tara Koch
If you are looking for an adventure in 2016, here is your ultimate resource. Once a year, Travel + Leisure creates the Where to Go in 2016 Master list, a cheat sheet of hot spots around the globe that are capturing the attention of plugged-in...
30 Nov
She’s boisterous, beautiful, and so dynamic that prolonged exposure to her charms is known to weaken the senses. New York City is a siren. Give her a few days and she will seduce you with her beguiling brand of grit and glamour. Pick your passion....
19 Nov
Sometimes, a mom has to exit stage left.
Organizing lives, keeping house, wiping butts and noses and producing science fair volcanoes with precision and a smile sucks the hours from one's day. As a card carrying member of the supremely stressed syndicate, I grow resentful that...
19 Nov
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by Amy Tara Koch
It was a slight bitch to get there, an early morning flight, connection, customs. But, when I arrived at the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, 84 degree temps and a welcome margarita put the kabosh on irritation. At first glance, I was in...
