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The Setouchi region of Japan: Finding your Zen

Have a yen to escape to a land worlds away? Are you in search of an authentic cultural experience in a region of natural beauty? Would you like to renew your inner spirit and learn the ancient art of Zen meditation right on temple grounds?

Cactus Country: travel in these thorny times

Posted by Linda Fasteson

We all know this is not the time to travel. COVID-19 has changed all that. But looking forward to better times and making plans for a trip for when this has passed can help reduce anxiety. Take a break from the overwhelming news and learn more about a place you would like to go. It will make for a richer experience later.

San Diego, California

Posted by Linda Fasteson

San Diego was more than a place to relax before our cruise to Hawaii. So much more that we added more time after our voyage…

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

Posted by Linda Fasteson

The Texas-sized JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is the largest JW Marriott Resort in the world.

St. Augustine, Florida: a step back to grandeur of the Gilded Age and Downton Abbey

Posted by Linda Fasteson

Sunbirds and vacationers heading south have a unique opportunity to step back to the Gilded Age in St. Augustine, Florida.

The Black Point Inn: a classic oceanfront resort at its best

Posted by Linda Fasteson

Even a leisurely dinner feels like a getaway at the Black Point Inn, a classic and historic oceanfront resort. This landmark on Prouts Neck is just outside Portland, Maine but feels worlds away.

Reflections on Golden Pond: the best of Squam Lake

Posted by Linda Fasteson

This stucco and shingle estate was completed in 1907 as a summer residence for wealthy businessman Isaac Van Horn and his debutante wife, Madeline. The Van Horns employed over 100 craftsmen from around the world to build a place to relax and entertain their Boston society friends.

Okemo Mountain Resort: the best of Vermont for all seasons

Posted by Linda Fasteson

Okemo Mountain Resort is a year-round destination for family-friendly fun in the fresh Green Mountain air.

The Farmhouse Dinner Series at Jackson Gore Inn’s Coleman Brook Tavern

Posted by Linda Fasteson

During the summer harvest season, the Farmhouse Dinner Series at Okemo Mountain Resort’s Coleman Brook Tavern at showcases Executive Chef Jason Tostrup’s commitment to fresh, local Vermont cuisine.

Hops in the Hills Beer & Wine Festival at Okemo Mountain Resort

Posted by Linda Fasteson

The 17th annual Hops in the Hills Beer & Wine Festival was held at Okemo Mountain Resort August 6-8, 2017.

The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina: a Vanderbilt Legacy

Posted by Linda Fasteson

George Washington Vanderbilt, grandson of steamship, railroad and shipping magnate Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, built a country retreat in Asheville that is the largest house in America

Asheville, North Carolina

Posted by Linda Fasteson

Visit Asheville and you will discover many of the reasons people like George Washington Vanderbilt were drawn to this mountain region in western North Carolina.

Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz: On Top of the World

Posted by Linda Fasteson

Awaken at sunrise at Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz and you will discover how it feels to be on “Top of the World.”

Old Saybrook, Connecticut: An immersion in history where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound

Posted by Linda Fasteson

This local landmark is known for the area’s premier dining, spa, and accommodations. Though people travel here for a getaway…

Stowe, Vermont: the ultimate flavor of New England

Posted by Linda Fasteson

Mention the state of Vermont, the Green Mountain State, and images of classic New England charm —covered bridges, cow pastures, family farms, white steepled churches, and fresh mountain air — come to mind.

Lake and mountains: The Basin Harbor Club

Posted by Linda Fasteson

The Basin Harbor Club goes back to 1886 when this was a farm and, as was done back then, Ardelia Beach began taking in summer boarders who wanted to escape the city’s summer heat. It’s the kind of place people return to year after year to enjoy the signature “active tranquility.”

Destination Kohler: from a horse trough to a 5-star resort complex

Posted by Linda Fasteson

The Forbes 5-star and AAA 5-diamond ranked American Club opened in 1981 and is one of only 48 hotels in the world with both designations. This popular Midwestern vacation spot is about an hour’s drive north of Milwaukee and 2 1/2 hours from Chicago.

Auberge Ripplecove: The Ripplecove Lakefront Hotel & Spa

Posted by Linda Fasteson

Nestled amid century-old pines on a twelve acre peninsula in Ayer’s Cliff, the Ripplecove Lakefront Hotel & Spa has earned the AAA Four-Diamond Award every year since 1987 and in 2008 received 5 Stars, Québec Tourism’s highest classification.

Pumpkins fly at the Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival

Posted by Linda Fasteson

Crowds gathered and spectators came from as far away as England’s Isle of Wight for the seventh annual Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival and Chili Cook-off. Do-it-yourself mechanical wizards flung pumpkins with their trebuchets on the beautiful grounds of the Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa…

The Spirit on the Lake: Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Posted by Linda Fasteson

The City of Sheboygan is along the western shores of Lake Michigan, the largest surface fresh water system in the world. They say the beaches are brighter and the fish are bigger here. Activities in Sheboygan range from diving for the lake’s shipwrecks to exploring a spaceport with people who trained NASA astronauts.