Travel

By Kitty Pilgrim

It was early June and I was desperate for a break from the hectic pace of New York and longing for the beauty of nature. I also needed a new location for my series of mystery novels; somewhere that would be interesting to my readers. Somewhere remote but sophisticated. Unspoiled, yet luxurious.

By Bob & Sandy Nesoff

Eliza Doolittle said: “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain…” In reality, it falls everywhere.

By Norma Davidoff

The short answer is lots! Locals recommend HaTachana (the train station); Habima’s new addition; the Tel Aviv Museum’s dramatic extension; and Neve Tzedek a quaint reviving neighborhood. Many are experiencing them through the city’s bike share program. Here’s a taste of What’s New.

By Norma Davidoff

It was a moment indelibly engraved in my brain. Zebras galloping through a swath of green alongside terraces at a hotel in Zambia. On our arrival at the hotel, a giraffe was loping along, munching leaves from the tops of tall trees. Zebras racing past guests at a posh hotel? Giraffes at its entrance?

By Kitty Pilgrim

I approach Santorini by sea. Waves toss my little tender up and down like a fishing boat. The water is so blue, soothing on the eyes. And I understand what it must have been like to live in ancient Greece.

By Travelin' Gal Maxine Albert

DESERT FANTASY: DAR AHLAM

A four hour drive south of Marrakech past the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages takes you to the desert palm oasis of Skoura and Dar Ahlam. From the outside, this restored 19th century Kasbah looks like a traditional fortress. You enter a windowless shadowy labyrinth that leads to a main area with sunlight, music and views of the pool and garden. Adobe walls blend seamlessly with the authentic Moroccan chic décor. There is no reception area, no sign that this is an exclusive Relais & Chateaux hotel with a spa and full service staff who appear and disappear and keep the place running like clockwork. Dar Ahlam is a favorite of jet setters and celebs, such as recent guest Jessica Chastain.

By Anja Mutić

My love affair with Portugal started nearly a decade ago. Since that first visit, I’ve gone back many a time for the low-key pleasures that the country holds, from urban highlights of Lisbon to beach bliss in sun-kissed Algarve.

NEW YORK – American Airlines will launch service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London Heathrow (LHR) on its Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) on Friday, March 15. The flight on American’s new flagship aircraft marks another step in the company’s plan to have the industry’s most modern, fuel-efficient fleet.

By Marianne Belmonte and Angela Pape

Having cruised on ocean liners more than my fair share of times, a river cruise was an idea that had never crossed my mind. It wasn’t until I was afforded the opportunity to set sail down the Danube through the small towns and historic cities of Germany and Austria that I realized what a hidden treasure river cruising truly is! With your hotel traveling alongside you, there is no better way to experience the world. And there is no better cruise line to experience it with than Uniworld. These boutique river cruises offer nothing short of excellence. From their luxurious amenities to their highly trained staff, you will have the world at your fingertips!

By Paul Wildwood

An opportunity often afforded a travel writer is the chance to witness the growth over time of a secret hideaway into a full-grown travel destination.