Destinations

These are places I have actually been, slept, eaten and walked, across more than 65 countries. My guides to luxury travel destinations are written for women who want great hotels, good food and a plan that works, whether you’re going solo, with your partner or on a girls’ trip.
Every guide answers the questions I asked before I booked. Where should I stay? Which neighborhood fits my budget and my style? What is worth the money, and what is a tourist trap? When is the best time to go? I include hotels I have stayed in, restaurants worth a reservation, and safety notes for each place.
Mexico is my most requested region, so start with Girls’ Weekend Getaway in Los Cabos, the best Los Cabos all-inclusive hotels and things to do in Cabo for couples. For Africa, read luxury travel in Africa and the Stellenbosch wine farms. In Europe, my Amalfi Coast towns guide and where to stay on the Amalfi Coast will help you pick a base. Closer to home, I cover where to stay in Nashville and the Capital Hotel in Little Rock.
If you’re deciding when to go, my seasonal guides to warm places to visit in December, where is warm in January and places that are hot in November cover spots where daytime highs reach the 80s°F and up.
Browse the latest guides below, and check my Travel Safety section before you book.