There are two types of people on vacation. The planners and the wanderers. I used to think I was both until I realized I was spending way too much of my island vacation doing math. Should we eat here? Is breakfast included? How much is lunch if we decide to stay by the beach? … [Read more...]

There are spa days, and then there are spa days that involve wine. As someone who believes every great getaway should include a little indulgence, I was intrigued when I learned that The Wine Spa has opened a second location in Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley. Because … [Read more...]

The gap between living well and overpaying for it is mostly a systems problem. People who consistently spend less on the things they enjoy are not making dramatic sacrifices. They have built small habits that run in the background and quietly reduce what they pay without … [Read more...]

Paris is one of those cities that somehow manages to feel grand, romantic, glamorous, and lived-in all at once. A weekend there can be magical if you plan it properly. If you just wing it, you may spend half your trip in lines, uncomfortable shoes, and wondering why everyone else … [Read more...]

Sightseeing sounds romantic until you are halfway through the day, your step count is climbing into numbers you did not sign up for, and your shoes are quietly plotting against you. I have learned this the hard way on girlfriend trips, family vacations, and those long days … [Read more...]