A Weekend in Marrakech







The island of Lanai, accessible via a short flight from Honolulu or a ferry from Maui, doesn’t have a single traffic light. The draw here isn’t beaches crowded with sunbathers or shopping, but access to nature and the outdoors, like the five-mile-long Koloiki Ridge Trail that passes through thick forests and along a narrow ridgeline with views of Molokai, Maui and the Maunalei ravine. According to local lore, the goddess Pele used to descend into the valley (pictured here) to adorn herself in a lei of rare mountain flowers and bathe in the cool waters.
Other activities and things to see on Lanai include horseback riding through wooded hills, driving to the lunar-like rock garden the Fire of Kawelo, seeing Sweetheart Rock, which legend has it is the tomb of a Hawaiian princess, and waking up to some of the most fiery sunrises I’ve seen. More in my story for @marinlivingmag at the link in bio. #lovelifeoutside
4 days ago




Always keeping me on my toes.
Happy Mother’s Day to the moms out there juggling kids, work, travel and more! 📷 @house.of.milo
2 weeks ago







I love looking at a destination in a way that is somewhat unexpected. That was the goal in my latest story for @marinlivingmag about Hawaii's Wild Side. Instead of focusing on soft white-sand beaches and water sports, I wrote about the new nature-inspired hotels and natural attractions that immerse visitors in Hawaii's most dramatic and rugged landscapes. Did you know the islands have 11 climate zones and environments as varied as dry desert and snowcapped mountains?
From visiting Volcanoes National Park to going horseback riding on Lanai, there is so much adventure in Hawaii. Of course, lying on a beach is just fine too.
Go to the link in bio for the full story.
2 weeks ago







Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero are trying to rescue native Mexican corn varieties. It’s a passion project they began in 2019 @siembra.tortilleria.
At their new fine dining restaurant next door, Siembra Comedor, they’re continuing this mission serving excellent tortillas using high-quality grains from the milpas of Tlaxcala alongside dishes such as the day’s catch with green mole and beans (pictured here), organic duck breast lacquered in honey and spice and lingua with mole negro.
It just so happens that the restaurant welcomes families with open arms too. Our boys ate everything and loved the Caesar salad made table side, the empanadas and, of course, dessert that included a citrus tart and chocolate tamale with vanilla and cocoa nibs.
For more kid-friendly hotels, restaurants, and things to do in Mexico City, click the link in bio. Photos courtesy @siembra.tortilleria and @analorenzana.
3 weeks ago


My family and I recently went on a fantastic trip to Mexico City. With graceful Spanish colonial architecture, edgy design hotels and cafes on every corner, it’s a beautiful and sophisticated city. We learned about the country’s tumultuous history at the National Museum of History, strolled through Alameda Central beneath blooming jacaranda trees and devoured everything from street tacos at family-run Tacos Hola El Güero to the legendary tuna tostada at Contramar. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over the French Empire during the Franco-Mexican War, I thought I would share my family-friendly guide to Mexico City. Click the link in bio for the complete guide. Please share your favorite spots too! We’ll definitely be going back.
3 weeks ago







We went to @hotelesencia for spring break, and it was just as fabulous as everyone says.
It’s a small, family-friendly luxury resort between Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Once the private residence of an Italian duchess, Hotel Esencia has been carefully and tastefully renovated and expanded.
Each room offers either a peaceful view of the lush garden canopy or an impressive panorama of the Caribbean. We stayed in a Jungle Suite fulfilling my lifelong dream of having a room with a plunge pool 😜 .
Visit the link in bio to check out the hotel and learn more.
Room photo credit: Hotel Esencia
4 weeks ago



Formerly known as Pronghorn Resort, @juniperpreserve has gone through a transformation over the last year and a half.
Shrugging off its dark Old World style for a look that epitomizes “New Bend,” Juniper Preserve now delivers light-filled guest rooms featuring earth tones, fine silk sconces and locally made pottery and a focus on well-being.
At the new Juniper Spa, treatments are inspired by ancient traditions and the high desert. I experienced a Sweet and Spicy CBD massage and transcendental breath work session on a recent visit and can vouch for the stress relieving benefits of both.
For more reasons to visit Bend, tap the link in bio for my full @marinlivingmag article. Photos courtesy @juniperpreserve.
4 weeks ago


Outdoor adventure lovers flock to Bend, Oregon to work and play, but the high desert town is evolving with great restaurants, wine bars and shopping, including:
@rbcbend - A steakhouse from Portland restaurant industry veterans featuring sustainably-raised meats and Spanish-style small plates. 🥩
@fermandfare + @sansimonbend - The former is a minimalist boutique wine shop and tasting bar serving natural wines. The latter serves cheese, charcuterie boards and a menu of well-balanced cocktails in a downtown alleyway. 🍸️
@wrenandwild - This mother-and-daughter-owned clean beauty boutique showcases top-quality beauty brands (@westmanatelier and @tataharperskincare, among others), pop-up events and makeovers in a light-filled space that feels like a mini department store. 💄
For my full list of reasons to visit Bend, tap the link in bio.
1 month ago


While @cashelpalace has put the Irish Midlands, also know as County Tipperary, on the map, this little reel shows why the bucolic region is well worth a visit.
To read about Cashel Palace Hotel and other stunning, must-visit hotels for 2023 head to the link in bio.
1 month ago





From tea at high noon in the Queen Anne Room, to al fresco lunch at Mikey Ryan's, artisanal cocktails at the Residents Cocktail Bar and dinner featuring the best Irish produce (with a focus on Tipperary’s ingredients) at Bishop's Buttery, dining and imbibing is one of the main draws @cashelpalace.
Swipe through for my curated preview.
1 month ago







Tucked between town and countryside in Ireland’s County Tipperary, @cashelpalace, my contribution to T+L’s It List, has luxurious rooms and suites, elegant public areas and historic gardens that have been meticulously restored. One of my favorite things about it is how the original Palladian manor has been complemented with more sleek modern architecture. And the new parts of the hotel have been built to Nearly Zero Energy Building standards, so they’re highly energy efficient and sustainable. Swipe right to see how the new structures, like a sleek spa wing with an indoor-outdoor pool, complement the historic buildings, including the main house, which was built for the Archbishop of Cashel in the 18th-century.
Learn more about Cashel Palace and the other best over-the-top luxury retreats of 2023 via the @travelandleisure link in bio. 📷’s all courtesy of @cashelpalace.
1 month ago


Every year, @travelandleisure makes an It List. In it, they name the 100 best new hotels in the world—37 countries on six continents to be exact. 🌎️
As a contributor to this year's It List, I had the pleasure of getting to relax, eat and revel in a winning hotel.
I can't wait to share it with you. Stay tuned.
To start browsing the list to end all "best hotel" lists, tap the link in bio.
2 months ago