Month: June 2019

Fodor’s Travel

The Sexy Amenities at These Hotels Will No Doubt Put You in the Mood By Kristy Alpert Do not disturb. Chocolate covered strawberries and mood lighting accompanied by smooth jazz are standard for many hotels hoping to encourage passion in their guests. But let’s be honest, those amenities are for…

Fodors

Rustic Destination Wedding Venues in the U.S. By Kristy Alpert Whether you’re planning a laid-back wedding or looking to connect with nature during your nuptials, these rustic wedding venues are every bit as chic as they are cozy. High eaves and exposed beams have taken the place of cathedral ceilings…

Global Traveler

Best Walking Tours Photo: © JULIA KUZNETSOVA – DREAMSTIME.COM By Kristy Alpert  WHAT DO BREATHING in the delicate perfume of alpine rock jasmine on an early-morning hike in the Swiss Alps, discovering a Parisian patisserie in the back streets of Hanoi and weaving through secret shortcuts to uncover Chicago’s underground pedway…

Global Traveler

Private Jet Tours Photo: © FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE JET EXPERIENCE By Kristy Alpert  TRAVELING BY PRIVATE JET was once a luxury only afforded to royals, presidents and, sure, the occasional musician or two. Today, private jet travel reaches new heights, and thankfully the journey is not as much about luxury as…

Men’s Health

Here’s Why You Should Make the Switch to Grass-Fed Beef Today It’s nutritious and more delicious—if you know how to buy and cook it. BY KRISTY ALPERT JUN 3, 2019 KRISTY ALPERT For the most delicious beef, you may have to hunt around the grocery store or butcher shop and find what the…

Fodor’s Travel

How to Take a Great Family Photo at the World’s Most Popular Tourist Sites By Kristy Alpert Timing is everything when it comes to capturing the perfect picture of your family at these popular travel sites. If posed photos in your backyard and gray-scale backdrops aren’t doing much for expressing…