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Exploring the boroughs of NYC Posted on September 3, 2019 Until recently, I’d only seen Brooklyn as the slightly gritty backdrop of some of my favorite movies. I was a fan of Annie Hall and my mother and I loved Moonstruck, which we frequently watched together. Neither of these films inspired me to plan a…
I’ll Take Manhattan Visiting Hamilton’s New York Posted on November 30, 2018 Recently, I realized that Hamilton changed the way I look at New York. In the past, I’ve focused on Central Park, ethnic eateries, and botanical gardens, but on my last trip, motivated by the musical, I shifted my gaze to Lower Manhattan. This…
Gilded Age Gifts Enjoying the legacy of thoughtful tycoons Posted on November 1, 2018 The generosity of philanthropists is evident in many travel destinations, but nowhere more than in New England. While traveling here, I was struck by the contributions of 19th century captains of industry and their descendants. Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, and Carnegie are just some…
Not In My Wildest Dreams The trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. Posted on July 3, 2018 “We are such stuff as dreams are made on” -William Shakespeare, The Tempest A recent journey was so memorable I still must pinch myself to believe it. It wasn’t my first trip to our nation’s capital, but it was…
Lowcountry Beauty Southern charm awaits at Montage Palmetto Bluff Posted on May 10, 2018 There are plenty of breathtaking destinations worldwide that are fabulous vacation spots, but only a rare few places on earth can completely capture one’s heart at first glimpse. Palmetto Bluff took hold of me before I crossed the property’s threshold. For…
Autumn in Vermont Posted on September 5, 2017 Not long after we were married, my car-crazed husband asked if I’d like to join him for a Bugatti rally in New England. Normally, I’m a no-show for such events, but a week in Vermont in early September sounded like fun. I visualized admiring fall colors and…
Best of Boston An insider’s guide for visitors Posted on May 31, 2017 The idea of a week in Boston sounded wonderful, but as our departure date approached, I realized I didn’t have a clue what to do once we got there. I could have surfed myriad Web sites, but instead, I asked friends…
Travel Tips for College Trips Posted on March 3, 2017 Spring visits to college campuses are a rite of passage for many high school students. If your teen is ready to start checking out the options, you might want to include blocks of family time between campus tours. A bike ride, sightseeing, and a great…
“Won’t you miss the seasons?” several friends inquired when I told them I was moving to San Diego. At first I thought they were joking. “The seasons” were my reason for leaving the Midwest. Winter snow, spring monsoons, and summer heat — I didn’t have to think twice about trading those seasons for beaches, an…
Georgia O’Keeffe invited me to the Adirondacks. I’ve long admired the paintings she did around Lake George, New York, where she and Alfred Stieglitz spent part of each year from 1918 to 1934. These include images of bold barns, bowls of red apples, and — of course — voluptuous flowers. When I learned that…
Insider’s Guide to New York Posted on August 30, 2012 There was a time when I felt overwhelmed by the Big Apple, but after many visits, I now move comfortably around the city without a map and venture beyond the Empire State Building to lesser-known places. This level of confidence is due, in part, to…