Travel

There are many different ways to experience a destination. For me, nothing compares to visiting any coastal destination when your accommodations are a luxury yacht.   When choosing how to celebrate…

Surprise and Delight. It’s hard to imagine that these places exist. Perhaps it has something to do with the literal time travel required to get here but time seems to…

The Royal Palms…images of a decadent landscape, consumed by swaying palms, blue waters and faithful attendants comes to mind. Found within the Sonoran Desert, and amidst the luxury of Scottsdale,…

My first visit was amazing. My second visit was more amazing. The third visit – exceptional!  I am talking about my August 2019 stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel,…

The Beach Vacation. For most, the most coveted escape for families, couples and extended girl’s weekends is the beach. It can guarantee relaxation and provide rejuvenation for months to come.…

Over the years, my vacation prep habits have changed. In the past, I allowed myself WEEKS to completely digest the expected adventuring: mode of travel, facilities and accommodations, spa offerings…

Lost in Translation? Rather, Beyond Translation. To borrow the term: I was ‘omotenashi-ed!’ And, not just once! The Japanese language is wrought with words that escape translation…many of them so…

Ask for a suggestion on where to take your next vacation, and most people willingly offer colorful options for beach holidays, mountain retreats and cultural escapades in a myriad of…

Lifestyle Photography by Julie Martin | @artfullyuncommon | @artfullyuncommon  Question for most parents of young kids: How many times have you planned a “civilized” family get-away HOPING for the best…

We disembarked after a week at sea on a luxury Mediterranean cruise; I sighed, thinking that the level of luxury I had just experienced was over.  As we approached the…