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W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal: The Perfect Family-Friendly Guanacaste Beach Resort
Discover the W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal, a beautiful, family-friendly Guanacaste resort near Tamarindo that’s perfect for maximizing your Bonvoy points and starting your Costa Rica trip right.
The best Luxury Honeymoon Resorts in Bali 2026 Edition
I told my husband I didn’t want a diamond ring. I wanted Bali. Years later, after spending a month there, I still think it’s the most romantic place on earth. If I were planning the perfect honeymoon in Bali today, it would be two weeks split between jungle villas, barefoot island escapes, and cliffside sunsets that feel scripted.
Some Thoughts on Solo Travel: How a Surf Trip to Swell in the Dominican Republic Changed My Life
In 2014, I had two unexpected weeks off, no plan, and a stranger at a New York bar who told me to look up a surf camp in the Dominican Republic. Ten minutes of Googling later, I booked a solo trip to Swell Surf Camp in Cabarete. What followed was surf lessons, new friends, epic breakfasts and meeting the man who would become my husband.
Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman vs Kimpton Seafire: Honest Luxury Resort Review (Updated for 2026)
I’ve stayed at both the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman and the Kimpton Seafire, and while both are technically luxury resorts, the experiences are very different. The Seafire is modern, stylish, and lively, with a great beachfront taco bar and a social atmosphere. The Ritz-Carlton, on the other hand, is seamless and indulgent, with flawless service, a legendary breakfast, and the Ambassadors of the Environment program that turns kids into mini marine biologists. Both sit on Seven Mile Beach within walking distance of excellent restaurants, but if you want the kind of vacation that feels effortless, the Ritz is in another league. And if you can afford to level up, Palm Heights is the next chapter—but that’s another blog post.
Martinhal Sagres Review: The Best Luxury Resort in the Algarve for Babies and Toddlers?
At the very tip of Portugal, Sagres feels like the edge of the earth. We stayed at Martinhal Sagres, a family resort with calm beaches, bright blue Atlantic mornings, and endless play spaces for kids. From swim and tennis lessons to bouncy houses and playgrounds, it is magical for young families. And when you need a taste of town, Sagres delivers with surf cafés, pizza spots, and sunsets that truly feel like the end of the world.
Turtle Bay Resort vs. Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu: What Actually Changed?
Set on Oʻahu’s raw and cinematic North Shore, The Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay is where barefoot Hawaiian beauty meets Ritz-Carlton polish. Think oceanview rooms with lanais for sunrise coffee, beachfront bungalows straight out of a film set, and a cliffside bar with the best surf break views on the island. From Lomi Lomi massages at Nalu Spa to horseback riding on coastal trails, private surf lessons, and even two waterslides that kept our son busy for hours, the resort blends serenity, space, and just the right amount of indulgence. This is not Waikīkī — and that’s the point.