From the upper levels of the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, the pools appear to tumble down the hillside toward Playa Penca, where the water was so clear and blue during our visit that it looked more like somewhere in the Caribbean than the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. There are 10 pools altogether, […]
Anantara Layan Phuket: The Luxury Resort That Let Me Feel Like Myself Again
I don’t say this lightly, but this is probably the first resort in a very long time where I truly relaxed. Not as a mom. Not as the one constantly remembering snack times, nap times, sunscreen, diapers, bottles, and the thousand invisible things that come with having two children under two. Just… me. I’ve always […]
Anantara Koh Yao Yai: One of Thailand’s Best Family Resorts (my toddler’s favorite)
There are hotels that welcome children. And then there are hotels that seem genuinely happy they exist. As parents traveling with a toddler and a baby, we’ve learned the difference. We’ve become big fans of Anantara over the years because they somehow manage to create luxury hotels that don’t make you feel like your children […]
The Best Theft-Proof Travel Purses (I’ve Tried Them All!)
If you’ve ever watched someone realize their wallet is gone halfway through a European vacation (or if you’re me, you know the feeling firsthand), you know why anti-theft bags have become so popular. I’ve traveled to more than 65 countries, and while I’ve thankfully only been pickpocketed once (Berlin, if you’re curious), it was enough […]
Can You Book Rosewood on Points? Here’s Why We Don’t
Every time I post a luxury hotel, someone inevitably asks the same question: “Can I book this on points?” Sometimes for IHG, Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton, the answer is yes. The better question, though, is whether you should. One thing I’ve noticed after years of collecting points is that many people become so focused on […]