I Planned a River Cruise With 48 of My Closest Friends and Family — Here’s How You Can, TooThere’s nothing my husband and I love more than traveling, but doing so with family and friends — especially if they’re hesitant travelers or we’re walking them through their first trip to Europe — makes it all the more meaningful for us. So, as we… Mar 03 24March 03, 2024Article at Travel+Leisure
This 95-Year-Old Florida Festival Has Been A Spring Tradition In My Family For DecadesIn Florida, spring doesn’t arrive with daffodils pushing through thawing ground or the first rays of sun peeking through after a long winter. It arrives with the Florida Strawberry Festival. Mar 11 26March 11, 2026Article at Southern Living
I Drove An Hour For Ice Cream At This Working Florida Dairy Farm—And I’d Do It AgainThis fifth-generation Florida dairy farm is behind South Florida’s most craveable ice cream—and it’s worth making a day trip to Okeechobee. Mar 07 26March 07, 2026Article at Southern Living
I’ve Lived in This Florida City for 14 Years—Here’s Why Winter Is the Best Time to VisitWest Palm Beach is the best city in Florida for a winter getaway, and a local shares her insider's guide to visiting, including all the new openings to have on your radar. Mar 01 26March 01, 2026Article at Travel+Leisure
I’m A Floridian Travel Writer—And This Is The Florida City I Make Sure To Visit Before The Spring Break Crowds HitMiami is widely regarded as a top spring break party destination. But as a Floridian, I always try to time my visits before the crowds arrive. Feb 20 26February 20, 2026Article at Southern Living
I Rode A Mardi Gras Float On My First Trip To New Orleans—Here’s What No One Tells YouWhat better time than Mardi Gras for a Florida girl’s first visit to New Orleans—and what better way to experience Mardi Gras for the first time than fully sending it and riding on a float? Feb 01 26February 01, 2026Article at Southern Living
I Had to Unexpectedly Overnight in Detroit After a Flight Delay—but Staying in This Hotel Made It Worth ItThe Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport has direct gate access, a private TSA line, and luxe comfort—making layovers and connections surprisingly enjoyable. Jan 11 26January 11, 2026Article at Travel+Leisure
This 79-acre Island Is One of Florida's Best-kept Secrets—and It's Less Than 2 Hours From MiamiPeanut Island in South Florida has excellent snorkeling, thanks to its clear, Caribbean-blue waters, and it feels untouched with no cars, hotels, or restaurants. Jan 04 26January 04, 2026Article at Travel+Leisure
Discover hidden gems and local escapes with travel writer's guide to affordable getawaysSummer travel is in full swing, and while many families have already taken their vacations, others are still plotting the perfect getaway. Jul 15 25July 15, 2025Video at CBS 12 News
I Tried The Publix Brownie Pie Everyone’s Been Talking About—Here’s My Honest TakeAs a lifelong Floridian (and therefore loyal Publix shopper), when I saw Publix brownie pie trending on social media, I knew I had to try it. Jul 11 25July 11, 2025Article at Southern Living
My Mom's A Third-Generation Floridian, And She Just Spilled The Secret To Her Key Lime PieA fourth-generation Floridian spills her mom’s secrets to making an authentic version of the Sunshine State’s official state pie. May 31 25May 31, 2025Article at Southern Living
I Visited Bermuda and Never Went to the Beach—Here’s Why an Off-season Trip Is Worth ItThere’s still plenty of things to do without going to the beach if you visit Bermuda in the winter. Apr 27 25April 27, 2025Article at Travel+Leisure
I Visit Amsterdam Every Year — Here's Why This Hotel Stands Out From the RestTravel + Leisure readers named it the best hotel in Amsterdam in 2024, too. As a fourth-generation Florida girl who’s happiest in tropical places, I tend to surprise people when I tell them Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities. I appreciate the… Sep 17 24September 17, 2024Article at Travel+Leisure
I Flew This Semi-private Airline’s New Route From Palm Beach to the Bahamas' Out Islands — and Airfare Was Actually AffordableTropic Ocean Airways' new flight from Palm Beach, Florida, to the Bahamas offers a VIP experience. Plus, it's dog-friendly. I’ve always sung the praises of West Palm Beach, and one of my favorite things about living here is the ease of access to the… Sep 10 24September 10, 2024Article at Travel+Leisure
I'm a Travel Writer — and This Is the One Last-minute Packing Hack I Swear ByKeep this bag locked and loaded for one more item off your last-minute-travel to-do list. Even though I'm a type-A travel writer who loves to plan in advance and lives for a detailed itinerary, I somehow always find myself on last-minute scrambles to… Jun 10 24June 10, 2024Article at Travel+Leisure
I've Lived in Florida All My Life, and These Are the Most Beautiful Places in the Sunshine StateFrom scenic national parks to gorgeous beaches, here are some of the most beautiful places in Florida. The Sunshine State attracts more than 130 million visitors per year, and a big part of the appeal is its natural (and manmade) beauty. From… Nov 04 23November 04, 2023Article at Travel+Leisure
I Turned an Apartment in Florida's West Palm Beach Into a Chic, Money-making Airbnb — Here's HowThis Florida-based travel writer bought an old two-bedroom close to the Intracoastal Waterway and the beach, and turned it into a lucrative Palm Beach vacation rental. Creating passive income streams is all the rage for young DINKs (dual income, no… Feb 09 23February 09, 2023Article at Travel+Leisure
Is Emirates Business Class Worth It? I Flew to Dubai to Find OutThe journey really is the destination in Emirates' legendary business class. I have a confession. I don't subscribe to that oft-repeated, supposedly sage bit of travel advice that "the journey is the destination." No, I have a destination in mind,… Sep 13 22September 13, 2022Article at Travel+Leisure
The Secret to Working From Anywhere, According to Digital NomadsRead on for essential tips on how to work remotely. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of people have transitioned to remote work this year. Working from home (or abroad) can be a tough adjustment for those used to the structure of an… Nov 28 20November 28, 2020Article at Travel+Leisure
Why You Should Always Mail Yourself a Postcard When TravelingI mail one to myself on every trip I take, and they're among my most treasured possessions. To most, sending postcards is an old-fashioned, outdated way of keeping in touch — what’s the point when you can just post on Facebook and rake in the likes… Oct 04 20October 04, 2020Article at Travel+Leisure
Why I Chose the US Virgin Islands As My First Destination After Coronavirus Restrictions Started to LiftA traveler reveals what her first trip in months — to St. Croix, in the U.S. Virgin Islands — was really like, from start to finish. Editor’s Note: As travel begins to reopen, it's important to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety… Jun 25 20June 25, 2020Article at Travel+Leisure