North Shore Oʻahu: Ziplining, Polynesian Culture & Shave Ice

By Jeff Colhoun, January 25, 2025

I still remembered the warm ocean breeze on my face as I pulled into the driveway of the Courtyard Oahu North Shore in Lāʻie, Hawaiʻi. The North Shore had always been on my list of must-see places on Oʻahu, and I was eager to experience its legendary surf spots, laid-back towns, and cultural treasur...

Read More

Experience the Magic of Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort and Spa

By Jeff Colhoun, November 28, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, there's a place where the spirit of the festivities comes alive amidst the rolling vineyards of Napa Valley: Merry Meritage at The Meritage Resort and Spa. This annual celebration transforms the resort into a haven of holiday cheer, offering guests an opportunity to...

Read More

Best Cape Cod Luxury Resort: Ocean Edge Resort Brewster

By Jeff Colhoun, November 13, 2024

Looking for the ultimate Cape Cod weekend getaway? I found it during a recent stay at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club in Brewster. This historic property delivered everything I wanted in a coastal escape: luxury accommodations, outdoor adventure, outstanding dining, and that distinctive New Englan...

Read More

Biscuits and Gravy: A Culinary Tour de Force on the Las Vegas Strip

By Bob Vidra, October 16, 2024

Las Vegas—a city where indulgence knows no bounds, and brunch is not just a meal but a rite of passage after a night of revelry. Amidst the shimmering lights and ceaseless energy of the Strip, a Southern comfort classic is making a sophisticated splash: biscuits and gravy, reimagined and elevated in...

Read More

How Hotels and Cruises Are Redefining Music Festivals

By Bob Vidra, October 12, 2024

For the past 20 years, my wife and I have been avid attendees of music festivals. We've camped in tents under starlit skies, borrowed RVs that rattled down dusty roads, and more recently, we've been exploring festivals in our trusty pop-top camper van—a perfect home on wheels that even our soon-to-b...

Read More

Discovering the Magic of Alaska’s Kenai Fjords

By Jeff Colhoun, August 26, 2024

I'd always been fascinated by wildlife documentaries, especially those featuring whales. So when I heard about humpbacks in Alaska performing something called "bubble net feeding," I was intrigued. The idea of seeing these massive creatures work together to hunt in the wild was too good to pass up. ...

Read More