The Gilded Horizon

A trip to California Wine Country should be anything but ordinary, and there are hundreds of wineries located throughout several valleys for your enjoyment. Arguably the most popular, the valleys of Napa, Sonoma, and the Russian River (located within Sonoma County) have unique characteristics that distinguish themselves from one another. The undiscerning traveler might assume that “wine is wine”, but you will not have the same experience in Napa as you would in Sonoma, or in the Russian River Valley. Here’s some information about each of them.

Fall is such a mystical time with the changing of the leaves, the influx of cooler air, bluer skies, and shorter days. There are dozens of places to leaf-peep around the world, but an even more unique travel experience is one rooted in lore, mystery, and even the foundation of Halloween itself. Here are some great destinations to fill your heart for Halloween.

The Greek Isles are one of the most popular destinations in Europe right now – and for good reason. Turquoise waters, craggy coastlines, rich history, exquisitely prepared fresh food, and that European island vibe make the Greek Isles impossible to hate. But there are so many of them! Here is a quick guide to help point you to the right Isle for you.

Are you planning European travel in 2024? There’s been a lot of inaccurate information and unnecessary hype in the media about Europe’s new travel authorization requirement. Here’s everything you need to know to ensure smooth entry into Europe for 2024 and beyond.

We soon discovered what thousands of people know: the eastern shores of Lake Michigan are much fairer than the western shores here in Illinois. Wide flat beaches, quaint lakeside towns, and acres of fruit orchards and vineyards spread across southwest Michigan like a patchwork quilt, and quite frankly, more accessible beaches. Our first summer in Illinois, we made the short drive to Michigan to enjoy what regulars call an “unsalted” vacation. And we visited this charming town set at the intersection of the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan: Saugatuck.

“Why would I use a travel advisor when I can go online and book it myself?” This is a common question I get, and while there are many reasons why enlisting the help of a travel advisor is better than being at the mercy of massive online booking platforms, I’m going to highlight 3 important ones here: