My work appears in AARP The Magazine, Allrecipes, Bon Appetit, Conde Nast Traveler, Eating Well, Good Grit, Midwest Living, Morgan Stanley Mosaic, Real Simple, Robb Report, Shape, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, The Wall Street Journal, Virtuoso The Magazine, Well + Good, Wine Enthusiast and more.
"The Great Lakes, milder temperatures that help with the cultivation of prime golf grasses, dense forests and sweeping prairie lands afford golf enthusiasts the opportunity to play many different styles of courses," says Michael O'Reilly, president of the Wisconsin PGA.
Read MoreFor the February 2022 issue, I covered the non-alcoholic trend going mainstream in travel: From the new Ritz Bar at Ritz Paris to an expansive program within Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, plus cruise ships and airlines.
Read MoreFor Conde Nast Traveler's annual "Places to Go" list, I contributed a piece on Birmingham, Alabama — especially notable for its food scene (and the first on the list!).
Read MoreWhile traipsing the streets of this perpetual favorite are always romantic, we wouldn’t blame you for booking a flight to simply revel in your hotel.
Read MoreSalty air, California cuisine, boutique shopping, and laid-back vibes are just across the bay from San Diego but feel worlds away. Learn how to get to Coronado Island and what to see, do, eat and explore once you’re there.
Read MoreNow's the perfect time to visit the Hamilton County seat, which hosts special Christmas activities like an ice-skating rink, a walking light tour with carriage rides, and ice carving demonstrations.
Read MoreOut of the USA’s 63 national parks, there are two in particular out east that not only offer beautiful landscapes, but also charming boutique hotels nearby that are HAP-worthy with a mix of Mother Nature.
Read MoreFrom butterflies to rare jaguarundi and massive sturgeons, America has 560 wildlife refuges that present fantastic treasures. Here, our top five to explore.
Read MoreFrom caves to coastline, from foothills up to dramatic waterfalls, the adventures on offer in Alabama will put your closet full of outdoor gear to good use.
Read MoreFrom design to amenities to front porches that beckon you to sit down and sip sweet tea, these favorites are sure to make you fall in love with the South — bless your heart.
Read MoreGolf courses and resorts have been making changes to attract a younger, more diverse group of players, adding quicker nine-hole options, building more experiences for beginners, and emphasizing the sport as a way to safely hang out with friends.
Read MoreThe world is your oyster—especially if you're a bivalve-loving traveler. Just ask the owners of oyster farms, seafood-slinging restaurants, and seaside communities throughout the country.
Read MoreSugar Creek Malt Company is rooted in a mission of producing high-quality malt with high-quality grains. Cardinal Spirits, a craft distillery in Bloomington, sources all its malt there to produce aged bourbons and whiskeys.
Read MoreAlong the Ohio River at the southern tip of Illinois, the town of Metropolis is a bucket-list destination for many comic book fans. This story appears in the fall print issue of Illinois Farm Bureau Partners.
Read MoreOwners of this Metropolis, Ill. eatery since 2018, Allison Jeffords and Kimberly Futrell have crafted a spot so enticing, it’s impossible to resist the bakery smells wafting out the door.
Read MoreThough travel agents have always recommended giving the government a few months to process a U.S. passport renewal, the timeline is now much more complicated.
Read MoreIt's no secret that Wisconsin reigns supreme when it comes to fromage. But slowly and surely, another state in the region is coming into its own in the dairy realm.
Read MoreI felt like we were in a movie scene as co-owner Ben Towill swung open the front door to Post House, welcoming us inside the place he and his wife and co-owner, Kate, call "a restaurant with rooms" in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
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