A quiet March weekend in Rovinj turned into the ultimate staycation at Grand Park Hotel Rovinj, one of the Top 50 Hotels in the World. From sea-view rooms and a spa surrounded by water and greenery to oysters and champagne at breakfast, here’s why this luxury hotel is perfect for a relaxing off-season escape.

When booking our flights home, we had two choices: a quick connection or a 22-hour layover in Lisbon. We chose sunshine over sense. After landing from -11 degrees into warm Portuguese air, we turned our stopover into a mini adventure, wandering Bairro Alto, tasting the famous Pastéis de Belém, sipping Portuguese wine, and chasing yellow trams through cobblestone streets. If you’re wondering how to spend a long layover in Lisbon, here’s exactly what to see, eat, and skip (yes, even Pink Street).

I’ll be honest, I think I added Philadelphia to our USA itinerary mostly for the cheesesteak. But after two days of exploring historic streets, running up the Rocky Steps, touring the US Mint, eating at Reading Terminal Market, and even watching an NBA game, Philly surprised me.

We took the train from NYC to Washington DC for a 48-hour weekend packed with monuments, museums, chicken & waffles, and hidden cocktail bars. From touring the US Capitol and Library of Congress to walking the National Mall at sunset and ending the night inside a vault at Silver Lyan, here’s exactly how to spend two perfect days in DC — plus practical tips to help you plan your own trip.

New York City can feel like it’s always rushing you, but if you have a little extra time, these are the places that make you slow down and really feel the city. From gliding over the East River on the Roosevelt Island tram to taking in immersive skyline views at Summit, finding calm inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and ending the day in Little Italy where it feels more like Europe than New York, this guide is about choosing moments over checklists. Consider this your invitation to experience NYC in a more relaxed, memorable way.

New York City has museums for every kind of traveler — even for those who think museums aren’t really their thing. From the iconic halls of the MET and the creative energy of MoMA to the fun, nostalgic FRIENDS™ Experience, this post covers three New York museums that are truly worth your time. Honest impressions, personal moments, and tips to help you choose the right museum for your NYC trip.