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Tuscany After the Crowds

“Wine, truffles and the quieter side of Italy.”   ——- There may be no better time to experience Tuscany than autumn. The summer crowds begin to disappear, the vineyards turn shades of gold and rust, and life in the hill towns seems to settle back into its natural rhythm. According to Tuscany’s official tourism organization, […]

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The Great American Fall Road Trip

“Discovering America at Its Most Colorful.”   ——- There’s something about traveling America in the fall that makes the journey feel different. The changing leaves, crisp mornings and small towns settling into autumn give us a reason to slow down and actually notice what’s outside the window. And while most of us associate fall foliage […]

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The October Escape

“One Monday, two holidays—and time to start planning.”   ——- October may be one of the most underrated months to get away—and if you’re thinking about taking advantage of it, now is the time to make plans. With October only weeks away, popular fall destinations, scenic hotels and weekend flights can become harder to book […]

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When the Crowds Go Home

“Why savvy travelers are discovering the advantages of the fall season.”  ——- For generations, summer has been considered the prime travel season. But for travelers who have the flexibility to choose when they go, September and October can offer a compelling alternative. Often called the “shoulder season,” the period between the summer rush and winter can […]

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Flight 93 National Memorial

“A place every American should visit.”  ——- A quiet field in Western Pennsylvania tells one of the most powerful stories of September 11th. In early July, my wife and I traveled to the Ligonier area of Western Pennsylvania, about 90 minutes from Pittsburgh, for a charity golf tournament I was playing in. Before the tournament, […]

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The Grand Canyon Disaster

“A reminder of nature’s power & fragility.”  ——- My appreciation for the Grand Canyon began in 1991 when several of my college fraternity brothers and I decided to hike the famed Bright Angel Trail to the canyon floor. What sounded like a great adventure quickly became one of the most physically demanding experiences of my […]

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The World was Meant to be Experienced

“Somethings can’t be downloaded.”  ——- Technology has made it possible to see almost anywhere in the world without leaving home. We can virtually walk through Rome, watch a drone fly over the Grand Canyon, tour a Caribbean resort on YouTube, and have artificial intelligence build an itinerary before we finish our morning coffee. But seeing […]

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Go Somewhere that Feels Foreign

“Comfort is nice. Discovery is better.”  ——- Travel has a way of becoming predictable. We find hotel brands we like, return to favorite destinations, make reservations before we arrive and increasingly remove uncertainty from the experience. There is nothing wrong with comfort, but occasionally it’s worth going somewhere that feels genuinely foreign—a place where the […]

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Why Getting Lost has Its Benefits

“Don’t rush the journey.”  ——- Travel has never been easier to organize. We can book a flight in minutes, check into a hotel without speaking to anyone, navigate an unfamiliar city without unfolding a map and translate a foreign language by pointing a phone at a sign. I appreciate all of it. We travel quite […]

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Why Flexibility Wins!

“In the New Age of Uncertainty, adaptability can be your greatest travel advantage.”  ——- If the past few years have taught travelers anything, it is that flexibility has become a valuable asset. Geopolitical events, shifting airline schedules, changing entry requirements, weather disruptions, and fluctuating demand have made rigid itineraries increasingly risky. Yet there is an […]

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