Month: April 2019

Fodor’s Travel

25 Places to See in the U.S. Before You Die Jayme Moye & Kristy Alpert  From the Golden Gate Bridge to the Grand Canyon, from Times Square to the Hollywood Sign, these are the iconic must-see destinations of the United States you have to see before you die. Yes, there’s a whole…

Fodor’s Travel

Have You Been to All 15 of the Top American Landmarks? Kristy Alpert  Whether you’ve seen them in person or not, you’ll undoubtedly recognize these wonders from East Coast to West Coast. From the iconic flame that soars above Lady Liberty to the limestone-inlaid mission that begs to be remembered, the most…

Global Traveler

Green Space Tours Around the Globe April 2019, Tours Photo: Chelsea Flower Show in London © LONDONGAL27 – DREAMSTIME.COM By Kristy Alpert – April 1, 2019 FOLLOW THE GUIDEBOOKS in your next destination and they will likely have you pound the pavement in an effort to uncover the hottest of the crowded restaurants…

Fodor’s Travel

15 Picture-Perfect Towns in Provence, France Abbey Chase & Kristy Alpert  | April 5, 2019  The secret is out on Provence, and the area has always been a well-known spot for celebrity vacationers, but there’s still plenty that’s slightly off the beaten track. The smell of lavender wafting in a summer breeze, the gentle…

Global Traveler

Unknown Europe Tours March 2019, Tours Photo: © MARK ALPERT By Kristy Alpert – March 1, 2019 IT WASN’T BY ACCIDENT I arrived early to the train platform that morning. Rumors of the Swiss train system’s punctuality had not only piqued my curiosity but also inspired my 15-minuteearlier wake-up call. I took a…

Global Traveler

Polynesian Paradise French Polynesia, March 2019 Photo: © MARTIN VALIGURSKY – DREAMSTIME.COM By Kristy Alpert – March 1, 2019 I HAD JUST TAKEN OFF MY SANDALS, stepping onto the white-sand beach for a late-morning walk to a secluded spot I heard about from a front desk clerk, when I glanced down and saw…