My family was never particularly outdoorsy, but we were relieved that we didn't have to travel far and that the burden of choosing a good spot to meet our son's in-laws for the first time didn't fall on us! My husband and I were prepared to be good sports and even steeled ourselves for some hiking, if not actual "roug...
I am by no means a creature of habit, especially when it comes to travel, but I recently returned from my second stay at Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, and I’m already plotting a third. From the accommodations to the amenities and activities, Borgo Egnazia is the ultimate luxury retreat for everyone, from my husband to my...
“Ahhhhh. … summer camp! Remember? For 4 days, you get to be a kid at camp. Let me just get this out of the way: I plan to go back annually. I’ve played tennis since I was 10 years old; have gone from good to great to ok to what the h---? And now back to really good again. Just takes consistency and dipping into ...
“WOW. What a place to ‘get away from it all’. It’s simple and very quirky, but incredibly welcoming. Accommodation is in a variety of restored estates, varying from an old hunting and fishing lodge to a boathouse or a cabin. The style is Ralph Lauren-esq, rustic-meets-contemporary, country chic, maximized for c...
"I took a recent trip to Burgundy with DuVine and I can’t praise it highly enough! I’m not a big cyclist - but that doesn’t matter as long as you are fit and keen. The tours are more about taking in the scenery and enjoying the local food, wine and sights than hardcore biking - although there are some more challe...
“This 500-acre property is a do-it-yourself Canyon Ranch type of resort. The property itself (nestled in the Santa Lucia mountains) is hilly and pretty, there are fitness classes offered all day long, tennis courts, a basketball court, a lap pool and additional ‘sunning’ pool with Jacuzzi and 18-hole Pete Dye de...