Rhode Island may be known as the smallest state in the U.S., but it packs an enormous amount of diversity, historical charm and beauty within its borders. Locals like to refer to Rhode Island as “America’s first resort town,” with visitors making it their destination of choice since the early 1900s. Whether your wedding day…

If an isle in the South Pacific is your wedding or honeymoon destination dream, New Zealand offers a breathtakingly beautiful locale; and Otahuna Lodge, a Relais & Chateaux property, could provide the ideal romantic venue. Nestled in the hills near Christchurch, it is a destination which transports you to an era of bygone elegance and…

Since grade school geography class, Australia has fascinated me: the untrammeled terrain with such disparate, dramatic climate conditions and wildlife (the emu, kangaroo, platypus, koala and anteater) made the forests of suburban Maryland seem positively humdrum in comparison. Fast forward a few decades and I became a travel writer, covering wondrous West Australia. Flying over…

There are certain romance travelers who envision palm trees, mai-tais and aqua blue oceans. For those who wish to change it up a bit and enjoy urban adventures with a dash of aristo-eccentric glamour (with a nod to history), why not hop the pond to Merry Olde England? The adventure begins with British Airways: relax…