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The 9 Best Hotels in Waikiki & Honolulu

June 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Looking to relax and restore your senses on Hawai’i’s most popular travel destination? O’ahu, Hawai’i is an island that offers a little bit of something for everyone: beautiful beaches, a fashionable shopping scene, lovely restaurants, hiking, ample water sports, North Shore adventures, beautiful coastal drives, glorious farmers markets, Hawai’i’s best shave ice, and more.    […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Hawaii, honolulu, hotels, oahu

The 7 Best Hikes in New Hampshire

June 2, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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New Hampshire is a great place to hike with ample access to woods, water, and windswept summits. Below, we spotlight some of the best, most beautiful, most famous, and most accessible hikes in New Hampshire for visitors and Bucket List-oriented locals, alike. Each is special for a different reason, as each hike detailed below reflects […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, exercise, hiking, nature, small town america

At This Lovely Lavender Farm in Maryland, Guests Can Do Yoga, Commune With Bees, Pick Their Own Lavender, and Sometimes Nap

June 2, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Picking fresh lavender during the warmth of summer is a Bucket List experience for plant and nature lovers, one that conjures visions of tranquil frolicks in the French countryside and other Edenic pursuits.  For those living in the DMV area, however, Soleado Lavender Farm in Dickerson, Maryland offers a limited number of pick-your-own lavender events […]

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

An Insider’s Guide to East Hampton

June 1, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 5 Comments

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Known for their fresh air, peace and quiet, and beautiful beaches, the Hamptons are a constellation of coastal villages along the East End of Long Island. This bespoke travel guide spotlights everything you need to know about the area, as well as what to do and how to get there.  With an abundance of beautiful […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, nature, nyc, Relaxing getaway, spas, Travel Guide

An Insider’s Guide to The Big Island of Hawai’i (15 Amazing Bucket List Items)

May 21, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The biggest island of Hawai’i, also known as “Big Island”, is celebrated for its epic volcanoes, beautiful hiking, crystal-clear stargazing, world-class snorkeling, and of course: Kona Coffee. While most visitors to the Hawaiian islands head to O’ahu or Kaua’i (which are smaller and easier to navigate) the Big Island is a true gem for outdoor […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, Travel Guide

The 9 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Atlanta, Georgia

May 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

Where to get the best breakfast in Atlanta, Georgia is a matter of fierce debate– but the local spots detailed in this bespoke Atlanta breakfast guide are ones that pretty much everyone can agree on.  Whether you’re looking for classic, Southern-style biscuits for takeaway or an upscale brunch spot to see and be seen, there’s […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Atlanta, Georgia, restaurants

The Best Afternoon Tea in London: 6 Iconic Places to Experience England’s Favorite Tradition

May 3, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Experiencing Afternoon Tea in London is a rite of passage. It’s on every serious traveler’s Bucket List because you have to do it at least once, or you never really went to England, did you? Whether you call it High Tea or Afternoon Tea (the difference in semantics is a matter of spirited debate), tea […]

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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

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 […]

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