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Sneak Peak: Dolomites Skiing

July 21, 2023
Europeans have been skiing this part of the Alps for decades. Cortina hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics, and James Bond fictionally drove his winter-equipped white Lotus Esprit Turbo down the slopes in The Spy Who Loved Me...

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Walk on the Wild Side

April 2023
Safari time. We take a majestic journey to the oldest inhabited continent on earth...
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A Room with a View

March 2023
If you're looking for the majestic vistas of National Parks by day but. turn-down service at night, read on...
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Taking Flight

January 2023
Almost every country has dropped their covid entry rules, And Americans—all of them, literally— are ready to take to the skies. before you enter the jet set fray, be prepared...
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Hi Philly, Nice to Meet You!

November 2023
The city of brotherly love is more than just a cracked bell.
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Mystical Mexico

July-August 2022
A luxury trip that will take you on an unforgettable spiritual journey.
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Sea & Be Seen

July-August 2022
We check out the new high-end, adults-only cruise line from the same man who's making space travel accessible to mere mortals.
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Naturally Beautiful

March 2022
Last year visits to national parks hit an all-time high. Millions of people in search of solitude and an escape from Covid took advantage of the 85 million acres of open land our collective backyard has to offer....
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Glamorous Globetrotting

November 2021
There was a time when long-haul travel meant steamer trunks, bespoke transportation and a sense of unbridled excitement. There were no maddening crowds fighting for space, no wasted hours in check-in lines, just five-star service effortlessly delivered in the wildest reaches of the globe. For those looking for luxury in unspoiled nature, we found two fabulous, curated offerings.
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Know Before You Go

November 2021
Planning an international getaway? Here’s what you need to know...
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Plane & Simple

October 2021
Assuming you don’t want to reprise Tom Hanks’ role in The Terminal, we’ve got some suggestions to help get you in and out of the airport quickly.
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Relaxation Is the Key

September 2021
Dreaming of a Caribbean getaway? White sand between your toes and tropical cocktails just a flick of your beach-lounger flag away? But don’t want to deal with crowds, and passports and PCR tests? We hear you and offer up Playa LArgo resort and spa...
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Oh New York, We Missed You!

June 2021
Ready to bust our of the 'burbs? Want a luxurious close-to-home getaway? We've got you covered.
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Island Treasures

May 2021
Harbour Island has been the secret of the swell set for over half a century. Those who frequent this little dot of an island...
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Fast and Functional

April 2021
SUVs used to serve one of two purposes...
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Safety - the New Luxury

March 2021
How can we travel safely and responsibly? We’ve got a few tips and two sunny, sandy, Covid-safe destinations.
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South of the Border

February 2021
Hidden gems in Mexico (yes, we're allowed to go)...
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Sunny Side

February 2021
You’re familiar with all the personalities on the Florida coastline—flashy South Beach, spring break’s Daytona and the always-quirky Keys. But Vero Beach, the little...
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Homeward Bound

November 2020
Money may not be able to buy love, but it can buy citizenship.
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Bringing Wellness Home

October 2020
A trip to the Bahamas pre-COVID taught some lessons that are coming in handy these days...
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Home Away

August 2020
What happens when a travel writer can’t travel? SHE GETS VERY CREATIVE
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Seas the Day

March 2020
Finding the magic in Maui is about far more than the gorgeous beaches and stunning landscape...
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Far and Away

January 2020
Finding the magic in Maui is about far more than the gorgeous beaches and stunning landscape...
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Destination: Portugal

November 2019
Unlike other trendy destinations of late—we’re looking at you, Iceland—Portugal is affordable and not yet over-touristed. Here’s what you need to know...
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Best of the West

October 2019
Northstar was an under-the-radar Lake Tahoe resort that has become thee hot place to ski for those in the know—consider yourself in the know.
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Our Southern Sister

September 2019
Should we be having a Palm Beach identity crisis?
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Taking Flight

August 2019
The opening of the retro chic TWA Hotel at JFK has been more anticipated than a new musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda. Media coverage was exuberant leading up to the recent soft open.
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He Doesn't Need Another Tie

June 2019
A few excursions—near and far—that dads and kids can enjoy together .
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What's Old is New

May 2019
Modern updates don't compromise the old-world grandeur of Blantyre.
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Beyond City Limits

January 2019
Under the radar finds in nearby cities you thin you know.
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Irish Eyes Are Smiling

December 2018
And you will be too when you visit this majestic island...
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Softer Softer

October 2018
Have a furmergency? We’ve got the woman for you
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It’s Easy Beıng Green

October 2018
From Greenwich to the Green Mountains—the perfect weekend escape
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Pack It Up

September 2018
Essential advice from those who spend almost as much time up in the air as they do on the ground
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Eat, Stay, Pay

September 2018
While money may not be able to buy happiness, it can buy exclusive access to places where the air is thin and entrance is limited to those in the know
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Mommy & Me

August 2018
All kids need a little one-on-one time. Here are some ways to make it spectacular.
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Got Baggage

June 2018
It’s just a matter of making sure we know where it is
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Close to Home A World Away

June 2018
When you don't want the hassle of airports, flight delays and surly TSA agents
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Grand Trips

May 2018
And by grand we mean grandparents and grandkids...
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Island Treasure

April 2018
Head to Bequia now—Before the bars offer bottle service and the beaches are more about the scene than the sea.
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Star Search

April 2018
Two iconic California hotels that live up to the hype—even by LA standards...
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Plane & Simple

March 2018
We outline the options for traveling in true jet-set style
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Look Before Book

February 2018
Hurricanes Irma, José and Maria certainly battered the Caribbean. But there are plenty of islands that are open for business and are depending on your tourism dollars
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Participation Required

January 2018
Because sitting in an audience is so 2017...
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Going Solo

January 2018
One, in fact, is not the loneliest number. Excursions for every comfort level—from the timid tourist to the intrepid traveler
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Oh, Pourtland!

November 2017
If you haven’t considered a trip to this ultra-hip city, you may want to start planning
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Stowe Away

September 2017
A new take on an old favorite
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Palm Beach 2.0

July 2017
You can put away the Lily, Palm Beach is a “new” hot spot for the hip and super-wealthy
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A Shore Thing

June 2017
It seems unlikely that a middle-aged Canadian man would be the visionary behind the sexiest new hotel in the Caribbean. But Stan Hartling just showed up to the Turks and Caicos party with the island’s new It girl—THE SHORE CLUB.
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A Moment in Time

May 2017
Grace Kelly style, good manners and a great tan—some things never go out of fashion. The same is true of these historic retreats.
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The Call of the Sea

April 2017
Not long ago, the Riviera Maya didn’t even have a name; it was just a long stretch of pristine seashore dotted with fishing villages
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Kiawah State of Mind

April 2017
The writer Pat Conroy famously wrote, “South Carolina is not a state; it is a cult.” We couldn’t agree more. Its charm takes hold and never lets go
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Sea and Be Seen

March 2017
Head off into the horizon on one of these beauties
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The Year of You

January 2017
This month we highlight ten destinations that offer the chance at real transformation from the traditional (like weight loss and eating habits) to slightly less tangible (like enlightenment and self-esteem). We know that true transformation takes serious commitment but as they say, the journey of 1,000 miles starts with one step. Here’s your chance.
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Skiers Only

January 2017
Skiing has a long and storied past. There are primitive carvings of skiers from 5,000 bc. The Swedish army fought battles on skis. And it has been the sport of the elite for decades. In contrast, a dude who wanted to surf some snow invented a snowboard in 1964. Skiers and boarders have been battling for the powder ever since.
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Island Time

September 2016
Forget sunbathing and jet-skiing—these islands offer up a whole different experience
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Las Vegas Baby!

August 2016
Because really, how many times can you do Disney?
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Members Only

June 2016
Family vacations used to mean piling into the back of the station wagon to head for the summer rental at the lake.
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Sail Away

May 2016
Imagine waking each morning to a different tranquil view, your chef has the coffee on and you shake off the remnants of a night well-slept with a dive into a sea of the bluest water. Chartering a yacht to explore the British Virgin Islands is easier than you might imagine, and more affordable.
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Surfer Girl

April 2016
Mastering a wave gives our travel writer far more than just a great photo opp
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Destination Bermuda

February 2016
Think Bermuda is all about tourists riding around on scooters? Think again. It’s decidedly more hip than you may realize. The island is full of history, beauty and, yes, adventure
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You Did What?

January 2016
Five common travel mishaps—and how to avoid them
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Travel Guide 2016

January 2016
Ready, jet, go!
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Spooky Stays

October 2015
Guest or ghost? (Only one needs a reservation)
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Pure Extravagance

August 2015
A journey to Dubai, a decidedly modern city with an authentic Bedouin past, is not only safe but extraordinary
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Non-Stop Fun

June 2015
Whether you are dreaming of a tropical getaway, a European adventure or an excursion right here in the good ol’ US of A, there are plenty of interesting and unique locales that you can get to in one flight. And that means more fun, more sun and less running through airports.
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All articles for Greenwich Magazine 2015-Current

 

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