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Scotland’s Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux Might Be The UK’s Coziest Hotel

May 2, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Looking for a Bucket List destination to add to your Scotland itinerary? Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux in Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian is just the spot.  Affectionately known as “Greywalls” among the world’s most well-traveled, this destination hotel in the Scottish Lowlands (the southern part of the country) has a magical quality that offers an […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: europe, Europe travel, hotels

The 12 Best Restaurants in Santa Fe for Unforgettable Meals

May 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

This guide to the best restaurants in Santa Fe features a mix of high-end and casual options– from down-home Pueblo-influenced New Mexico diners to upscale resort hot spots. Basically, it features a little bit of everything. (And that’s exciting, as Santa Fe is consistently named one of America’s top 10 food cities!)  As with all […]

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The 15 Best Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina (& What To See While You’re There)

May 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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Spring is one of the best times of year to visit Charleston– South Carolina’s most beautiful port city. With azaleas, crepe myrtle, and gardenia in full bloom, the temperate weather and delightful array of special events like the Charleston Wine + Food Festival draw visitors from all over the world to Charleston’s best restaurants. It’s […]

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5 Beautiful Places to Go Strawberry Picking in Northern Virginia (2025 Edition)

May 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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When May and June roll around, it’s strawberry-picking time in Northern Virginia. This is a great Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day activity, depending on whether the season starts early or goes long. For two or three precious weeks in the early fruit season, picking strawberries in Northern Virginia becomes the region’s most lovely agricultural activity– […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: nature, northern virginia, small town america, virginia

The 5 Best Restaurants in East Hampton (& Nearby)

April 28, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

The best restaurants in East Hampton capture the ethereal loveliness of summertime along one of the East Coast’s most storied coasts. Whether you’re looking for decadent dining experiences (like tucking into the East Hampton Grill’s epic Oysters St. Charles) or rustic seed-to-table beach food (looking at you, Page), these five wonderful East Hampton restaurants demonstrate […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: New York City, restaurants, small town america

5 Cool Places to Try Mai Tais on O’ahu (+ The Origin of Hawaii’s Iconic Cocktail)

April 26, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Looking for the perfect place to try one of Oahu’s best mai tais? This list details it all– but first, here’s a little bit about this special drink’s history:   Contrary to popular belief, the mai tai wasn’t even invented in Hawaii. Rather, in 1944, legendary San Francisco bartender Vic Bergeron (of Trader Vic’s fame) invented […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, honolulu, oahu, restaurants

The 6 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Asheville, North Carolina

April 22, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Nashville might be famous for its hot chicken, but Asheville, North Carolina’s best fried chicken could certainly give this rhyming city a run for its money. Among other classic Southern staples, Asheville’s best restaurants have perfected the art of fried chicken, which is as excellent here as anywhere else in the U.S.. We love the […]

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9 Gorgeous Vineyards For Wine Tasting in Charlottesville, Virginia

April 22, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Going wine tasting in Charlottesville, Virginia is a Bucket List experience in this beloved foodie town, which is secretly one of the most beautiful places to go wine tasting in America.  Celebrity Chef Jose Andres once said that this bucolic, verdant region of the Blue Ridge is “more beautiful than the Napa Valley”! (And that’s […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: nature, small town america, virginia

8 Cool Places to Eat Near Yale

April 20, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The best restaurants in New Haven, Connecticut are often those located in and around Yale. This is just the reality of having a proximate population of hungry students and faculty from all over the world who have a wide variety of interests and culinary preferences.  As a result, the restaurant scene in New Haven is […]

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Enjoy Tulip Picking in Rhode Island at Wicked Tulips Flower Farm

April 18, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Wicked Tulips Flower Farm is hands-down the best place to go tulip picking in Rhode Island– and likely all of New England. Every spring, you can pick tulips at this magical flower farm in Exeter, Rhode Island while strolling amongst the bright, cheerful rows of tulips with joyous, carefree abandon. It’s a lovely hidden gem […]

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