by grace | Sep 26, 2023 | Featured, Travel
Ever think of just falling off the grid for the holidays? Imagine your own private stay in a modern, secluded boutique hotel with an authentic Thai restaurant on-site, with both Portuguese and Thai chefs. This beautiful countryside retreat is located in the...
by Linda Sheridan | May 10, 2023 | Culture, Travel
MY DAUGHTER Amanda and I at Stonehenge. Photo taken by a kind tourist. FIVE YEARS AGO, AFTER VISITING A FRIEND STUDYING ABROAD, my daughter Amanda, now 28, moved to Amsterdam. The transition hadn’t been easy, but she found her groove, new friends, work, and began to...
by Lauryn Starke | Dec 4, 2022 | Travel
It may be autumn, but if you’re dreaming of blue summer skies and ice-cold cocktails by the coast, it may be time to book your next getaway to the stunning beaches of Puerto Vallarta. Whether you’re booking a girls’ trip, a romantic holiday, or flying solo, The...
by Lauryn Starke | Dec 1, 2022 | Travel
As chilly fall weather descends on New York, nothing calls louder than the warm, beautiful beaches of Mexico. For a getaway that combines lavish relaxation and adventurous immersions into rich, local culture, Todos Santos is the ideal excursion. The Guaycara Boutique...
by DOWNTOWN News | Nov 16, 2022 | Business, Downtown Living, NYC, Out on the Town, Restaurants, Travel
Thinking about cozy winter staycation plans? NYC Hotel Week is coming back! Returning for its second year, NYC Hotel Week will run from January 3 through February 12, 2023, offering 23% savings off standard room rates at more than 140 hotels...
by Linda Sheridan | Nov 1, 2022 | Travel, Weddings
Edson Hill, the family-run resort in Stowe, Vermont, offers a luxurious retreat in a natural setting. AFTER A HECTIC WORK SCHEDULE putting the finishing touches on DOWNTOWN’s summer issue, I had the opportunity for a brief respite at the distinguished luxury resort...
