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The Best Shave Ice on O’ahu: 6 Cool Places to Try This Hawaiian Staple

March 15, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

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What bagels are to New York City and what coffee is to Portland, shave ice is to Hawai’i– particularly O’ahu, where the best shave ice is made. This Asian/Pacific Rim-influenced version of a snow cone (albeit a much better snowcone) is a classic Hawaiian dessert. You can’t leave the island without trying shave ice– just […]

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

The 9 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now (+ What To Eat, Where)

March 14, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

New Orleans is one of the truly mythic cities of the American South, full of Native American, Creole, and down-home Southern spiritualism subsumed with the spirit of local jazz. It is a place full of soul, heart, music, celebration, struggles, and triumphs, at once cheerful and gothic, haunted by the past but evolving solidly towards […]

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

The 15 Best Things to Do in Baltimore, Maryland

March 9, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

This insider Baltimore travel guide features not only a personally curated list of the best things to do in Baltimore, but also insider insights as to how to have a truly charming local experience. From exploring the city’s parks, entertainment, and historic spaces to wandering farmers’ markets and dining at Woodberry Kitchen, Baltimore is a […]

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

6 Beautiful, Easy Upstate New York Day Trips From NYC

March 9, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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When you live in New York City, rugged nature can seem worlds away, far removed from the hustle of daily life. It’s easy to forget that so many great hikes and cultural institutions also reside just beyond the city limits, easily accessible by train (or, if you’re feeling fancy, a rental car). Below, we spotlight […]

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

A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Ojo Santa Fe, Santa Fe’s Premiere Wellness Resort

March 8, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Ojo Santa Fe Wellness Resort and Spa is a secluded, tranquil oasis located in the high desert of Northern New Mexico, just north of Santa Fe. Repeat visitors know why this lush hideout is considered one of the best wellness resorts in the country– but increasingly, the need for escape and healing has made integrative […]

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

Behind-The-Scenes Look at Privé Swiss: Where CEOs & Celebs Get Luxury Mental Health Treatment

March 8, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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In a world where entrepreneurs seek out running therapy in Los Angeles and people everywhere are increasingly finding solace in online tele-therapy, immersive care nevertheless remains one of the most intensive and profoundly transformative therapy experiences on the market today. In this landscape where mental health has become an increasingly salient buzzword, Privé Swiss, the […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Life Coaching, Travel Well Tagged With: burnout, getting to know yourself, mental health care, Relaxing getaway, therapy

The 9 Best Coffee Shops in NYC (Cool, Classic & Contemporary)

March 7, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

New York City’s coffee shop scene ranks among the best in the world– like Paris and Portland, this is a city where coffee is both currency and cachet; it’s a cultural experience as much as a functional, necessary part of life in the city that never sleeps.   For foodies, design lovers, and folks who just […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, coffee, New York City, nyc

The 7 Best Hikes in New Hampshire

March 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

The 7 Best Spas in Paris Right Now

March 2, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Ah, Paris. There’s nothing like a weekend getaway in Europe’s most romantic city– and if you’re in the market for a luxurious spa treatment, there’s perhaps no better place in the world to get one. (Save, perhaps, for Dubai… but that’s a story for another time.)  The best spas in Paris, moreover, are playgrounds of […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Europe travel, european cities, Paris, Relaxing getaway, spas

Where To Get The Best Pizza in NYC (10 Famous Spots + What To Order Where)

March 2, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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In New York City it’s common knowledge that pizza, like bagels, is something of a religion. Where to find the best pizza in New York City, however, is a matter of fierce local debate. Most natives are quick to defend their favorite place to grab a slice, and whether their friends agree really depends on […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, New York City, nyc, restaurants

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