Finland: A Nordic Gem
Tips for exploring the Land of a Thousand Lakes
Editor, Journalist, and Copywriter
Value-Added Tax Refunds, Explained: A travelers’ guide to the sometimes mysterious VAT
In nearly 200 countries, a “value-added tax" is a standard tax added to purchases, from designer handbags and eye-catching souvenirs to dining and hotel bills.
Get Away to the Greek Isles
Explore four Greek Islands for uniquely different experiences
Untamed San Diego: Explore Where the Wild Things Are
Look beyond the abundant sunshine and miles of beaches to discover Southern California’s wild side
Stroll Through These Five Great Walking Cities of the World
Skip the taxi to explore these sneaker-friendly destinations
Passports, ETAs, and Visas: Essential Tips for International Travel
Happily, more and more of us are back to our traveling ways — international tourism has returned to or even surpassed pre-pandemic levels. And of course, traveling internationally still, as always, requires a little more planning to ensure a smooth arrival and processing at ports of entry.
Access Granted: The New Airport Lounge Experience
Expanded entry options make many locations more accessible, while premium destinations remain worth the splurge
Skip the Lines: Comparing Trusted Traveler Programs for Smarter Travel
Whether you fly domestic or international, here’s how to choose the right expedited security program for your travel style
Where in the World: Peter Island Resort
One of the most singular experiences a traveler can dream of, a private island getaway epitomizes luxury travel. Peter Island Resort, in the British Virgin Islands, presents the rare opportunity to make that dream a reality.
Driven: How One Pioneering Encinitas Woman Is Helping Women to Blaze Their Own Trail — Literally
Emily Miller is not one of those people who, when they reach significant milestones, are surprised by how they got there.
Empowering Innovators: Meet the North County Woman Paving the Way for Female Entrepreneurs and Investors
By any measure, Carmel Valley resident Silvia Mah is nothing less than a force.
An Incomparable Sanctuary in Punta Mita: A New Four Seasons Concept Redefines Luxury Hospitality
When I first read about Naviva, the one-of-its-kind Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita,...
Always a Time of Need: Spotlighting Five Organizations Making a Difference in San Diego and Beyond
Despite efforts, expertise, and the best of intentions, there is almost inevitably a gap between the vast spectrum of need that exists everywhere and the people, programs, and organizations that strive to address it...
A Triumphant Return to Montezuma Mesa: San Diego State's 2023 NCAA Finalist Basketball Team Readies for a Repeat
When 2023's March Madness turned into a truly amazing April for the SDSU Men's Basketball team, ...
Western Elegance at The Green O
Located on the 37,000-acre working cattle ranch that’s also home to The Resort at Paws Up, The Green O offers an experience as authentic as they come...
High School Home Stretch
Professional advice for teens and parents navigating the complicated road to college
A New Kind of Getaway at Orli La Jolla
It hasn’t yet been open a year, but Orli, the luxury hospitality concept in the heart of La Jolla on Draper Avenue, already feels like a game-changer, both for La Jolla and the industry in general.
Four Seasons Hualalai Delivers Hawaiian Sophistication
The good news: It’s easier than ever to vacation on the Hawaiian Islands. Budget airlines have added service, nudging prices down and expanding flight options and accessibility from airports countrywide. New resorts are cropping up all over the islands, and many tried-and-true destinations that have been welcoming guests back for years have gotten their own makeovers to retain their loyal base and attract new visitors, too.