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An Inside Look at Bota Bota, Montreal’s Gorgeous Floating Spa

March 30, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau, is a beautiful floating spa in Montreal, Quebec that is easily one of Canada’s coolest spas. This floating sauna, bathhouse, spa, and restaurant on the Saint Lawrence River is located inside of a renovated ferryboat docked in Montreal’s Old Port (Vieux-Port de Montréal). Since 2010, it’s been a serene Montreal bucket list […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Canadian cities, Relaxing getaway, spas

The 7 Best Spas in Paris Right Now

March 12, 2026 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

An Insider’s Guide to Kennebunkport, Maine

March 10, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 5 Comments

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Once known merely as the dreamy backdrop of the Bush family compound, Kennebunkport, Maine is a tiny New England town on the state’s rocky southern coast– the perfect place to have a quintessential New England beach experience. Today, however, Kennebunkport also has a hotel and restaurant scene that makes it a world-class summer travel destination. […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Maine, nature, Relaxing getaway, restaurants, small town america, Travel Guide

9 Beautiful Places to Stay in Kennebunkport, Maine

March 5, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a gorgeous place to stay in Kennebunkport, Maine, then look no further. This insider’s guide to the best places to stay in Kennebunkport– whether you’re looking for a resort hotel, glamourous camping, or a cute little BnB– has something for everyone seeking a unique stay in one of America’s most enduringly […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: hotels, Relaxing getaway, small town america

An Insider’s Guide to Santorini, Greece

February 27, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

Santorini is a small, crescent-shaped island in the Aegean Sea that’s famous for its charming sun-bleached architecture and dazzling ocean views. Located just off the coast of Greece, it’s one of the dozens of small volcanic islands that dot the archipelago between Greece and Turkey.  Today, it’s known for its photogenic pink bougainvillea, reliably sunny […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: europe, Europe travel, european cities, Relaxing getaway, Travel Guide

The 9 Best Restaurants in Amelia Island, Florida (+ The Best Coffee, Sweets & More!)

February 23, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Amelia Island, Florida has no shortage of great places to eat– as long as you know where to look. As a result, the best restaurants on Amelia Island come in a wide array of contexts, and exploring all the variety is half the fun.  Here, you can find hole-in-the-wall seafood shacks, high-end resort destinations for […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Relaxing getaway, restaurants, small town america

An Insider’s Guide to East Hampton

January 30, 2026 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

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

January 27, 2026 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

An Insider’s Guide to O’ahu, Hawai’i (25 Cool Things to Do)

January 5, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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O’ahu, Hawai’i is a very unique and special island, often described as “Hawai’i’s gathering place” because of how it’s positioned, culturally and otherwise, as the island’s ambassador to the West.  Honolulu, the state capital, is located here, and it’s the most urban region of Hawai’i. Ultimately, its accessible accommodations, navigability, and friendly cosmopolitanism make O’ahu […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: american cities, Hawaii, nature, oahu, Relaxing getaway, restaurants, spas, Travel Guide

The 6 Best Restaurants on Harbour Island, Bahamas

January 3, 2026 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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This guide to the best restaurants on Harbour Island spotlights the coolest places to eat on the island– whether you’re looking for a casual lunch, a fine-dining hot spot, an authentic Caribbean seafood shack, or a hole-in-the-wall bakery. What these establishments all have in common, though, is that they capture the quintessential spirit of the […]

Filed Under: Travel Well Tagged With: Caribbean travel, Relaxing getaway, restaurants

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