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3 Beautiful Places to Photograph Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.

March 24, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Each spring, people travel from all over the world to see the iconic cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C., which bloom around the city’s most famous landmarks between March and April every year. Accordingly, the best places to see and photograph cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. is a matter of somewhat personal experience, and timing.   Most […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, nature, virginia, washington dc

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

The 8 Best Things to Do in Sintra, Portugal

February 10, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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With its enduringly romantic, secluded charm, Sintra, Portugal is a lush, forested town about 30 minutes outside of Lisbon on the Portuguese Riviera. Defined by indigenous cork trees and ubiquitous craggy mountains, it’s a beautiful natural escape from the city and the perfect day trip from Lisbon, Portugal that has become increasingly trendy in recent […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: europe, Europe travel, european cities, nature, Relaxing getaway, restaurants, spas

The 5 Best Places to See a Beautiful Sunset in Maui

January 17, 2025 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is perhaps the most family-friendly because– much like O’ahu– the island has a little bit of everything. This is particularly true when it comes to sunsets. Because Maui’s sunny South shore has over 6 miles of sandy beaches and only 10 inches of rain per year, it’s an ideal […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, maui, nature

How To Roast Fresh Chestnuts in Your Oven

December 3, 2024 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Roasting fresh chestnuts in the oven is the modern equivalent of “chestnuts roasting on an open fire…”, the iconic lyrics to one of the most quotable American Christmas songs in the canon. Every year when winter comes around, securing a bag of locally-grown chestnuts and roasting them in the oven is a local food lovers’ […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Mood Recipes Tagged With: nature, recipe, winter blues

We Love This Enchanting Rhode Island Sunflower Farm

June 10, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Continuing our series on beautiful, lush travel destinations in the Northeast, this lovely Rhode Island sunflower farm showcases some of the most beautiful sunflower fields in New England. Dame Farm & Orchards in Johnston, Rhode Island, has been tending the same land since the early 1800s. Today, their pick-your-own sunflower fields are some of the […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: nature, rhode island

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