First Class

Occupying the west coast of Europe’s Iberian Peninsula, Portugal offers a bit of everything—rich history, stunning architecture, glorious terrain, delicious wines, traditional fare, and a color wheel of sea hues. We began our tour of the country in its capital city, Lisbon. Founded by the Phoenicians and one of Europe’s oldest fortifications, Lisbon was later

For many travelers, an adventure to the White Continent is truly a bucket list item. For those wishing to experience it in the lap of luxury while not sacrificing either the spirit or the letter of true adventure, it’s now possible aboard Silversea Cruises’ ultra-luxury ship, Silver Endeavour. The arrival of Silver Endeavour, a PC6

I have always loved Argentina for its cultural combination of European customs and Latin American traditions, its diverse landscapes that include forests, deserts, mountains, and thousands of miles of ocean shoreline, and its similar time zone making jet lag a nonissue. This, however, was my first trip to the heart of Argentina’s wine country, Mendoza;

Nestled amidst Costa Rica’s lush tropical landscape and the Papagayo Peninsula’s black beaches is the Villa Avellana. The privately owned villa is buy-out only and is designed for multi-generational families, wellness retreats, or fun-filled vacations with friends. The property perfectly combines the service, quality, and scale of a boutique hotel with the intimacy of a

In celebration of a high school graduation, my daughter and I headed to Northern Wisconsin for a little mother/ daughter time at the Wild Rice Retreat. We chose the quick 50-minute flight from O’Hare to Ironwood, Michigan rather than the leisurely seven-hour drive to Bayfield, Wisconsin. Post-flight, the scenic one-hour drive through dense forest delivered

Tucked away at the base of the mountain on the road into Yosemite Valley near Mariposa County is the newest in low-key, luxe travel—Auto- Camp Yosemite. If your wish is to connect with nature in a design-centric setting, then consider AutoCamp your magic lantern. Hoping to create one more magical summer memory, our family decided