The Art of Arrival

The Ultimate Girls’ Trip Guide is your blueprint for planning an unforgettable getaway with your favorite people. Learn how to choose the right vibe, balance budgets and personalities, and create core memories that last long after the suitcases are unpacked.

If you thought football season was exciting, just wait. In 2026 the FIFA World Cup lands in North America—and suddenly Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. become the center of the universe.

Today I’m sharing my five favorite spa retreats that truly deliver the “ahhh” factor — plus two that left me underwhelmed. Think of it as your permission slip to press pause and plan your own little reset.

My second son heads off to college this September, and let me tell you, I’m feeling all the things. There’s a lot of pride, a little panic, and more than one misty-eyed moment at the thought of another one of my chicks leaving the nest. Instead of sitting around and weeping into his laundry basket […]

It will surprise exactly no one that I am a bougie traveler. I love a 5-star resort. I get giddy over an airline upgrade. I’ve been known to squeal (quietly… I’m still classy) over a perfectly appointed hotel bathroom with marble counters, fluffy robes, and flattering lighting. (A unicorn, truly.) But what if I told you that you don’t have to drop $500 – $1,000 a night to live your best travel life?