Accommodation

When most people envision Portugal’s Algarve coast, they see dramatic cliffs leading down to sandy beaches dotted with striped umbrellas and sun bathers. That’s an accurate picture to be fair, but there’s another side…

If you’re looking for a hotel with that true Tulum flavor — aka mystical jungle vibes with some serious luxury mixed in, you’re in the right place. These spots are the best of the…

Have you ever stayed in an A-Frame cabin overlooking the Finnish seaside? Or slept under the stars in a geodesic dome in Chile? Maybe a tranquil treehouse in Nashville is more your speed? Either…

After spending two weeks living like a local in Buenos Aires, I was itching to get out into nature and pull a 180 from my daily schedule of coffee shops, taxi cabs and busy…

The Four Seasons brand of course needs no introduction, but it’s especially exciting that the luxury hotel group’s Austin property has just officially completed a beautiful renovation this month to bring the city’s visitors…

To cap off my most recent visit to Bali, Christina Galbato and I headed to an oasis in the jungle that literally blew our socks off. Bambu Indah, located just 15 minutes outside of…

As I’ve spoken about before on the blog, staying in Airbnb homes has been one of my favorite ways to explore a new destination. Depending on the location, I often find that Airbnb has more appealing…

Located in the Karangasem region of Eastern Bali, the Amankila is a must-stay for a visit to this tranquil coast that’s a bit off the well-beaten tourist track. With little development in the area…

From the moment we turned off the main road, onto the private drive weaving through the rice paddies and palm trees that leads to Alila Ubud, I knew we were about to enter an…

During the process of planning my trip to Cape Town, I knew I wanted to try and find a way to go on safari but didn’t necessarily have the time or budget to fly…

Of many recent travels, one of my favorite destinations has been exploring Quintana Roo’s chicest beach getaway, Tulum, Mexico. But while my lengthy research of the area paid off in the end, I was initially…

There are places you travel to that have little documentation of how to get there, where to stay and other important details you need as a traveler. And then there’s Marrakech. When it comes…

I want to be honest with you about something. And that something is that I’ve never been a big fan of all-inclusives — whether that be a cruise, beach resort or even the local buffet…

During my recent trip to Manhattan for the NY Times Travel Show, I was invited to stay in the adorable and quirky Funky Loft space which is used as both an Airbnb rental and photoshoot location and…

Buffalo Mountain Lodge, located five minutes from the center of Banff, is what winter cabin dreams are made of. Away from the tourist crowds yet conveniently situated within short driving distance to Banff’s major attractions, this…

Since I started traveling more seriously in 2016, Airbnb has been one of my favorite ways to explore a new destination. Not only does a great Airbnb location feel more like home, but many…

When it comes to picking accommodation in Morocco, narrowing down all the options can be the hardest task of all. If only you could see my Google Doc list of potential hotels and riads for this…

Imagine arriving in Marrakech for your first time and dusk is just about to fall. As you wait in line at customs you’re getting all the travel feels — a little bit of nervousness and…

Hội An, Vietnam is a UNESCO World Heritage site set along the Thu Bồn River, and let me tell you — it’s a charmer of a town. It’s often listed as people’s favorite stop along…

After spending the majority of the month of April in Manhattan, I was feeling ready to get out of the hustle and grind for a minute to regain a little perspective. Luckily, all I had to do…

Update: This hotel has since been revamped and reopened as the Oaks Hotel & Resort If you haven’t already heard of Port Douglas, let me give you a little inside scoop. This beautiful town…