Here you can explore curated travel ideas, boutique hotel reviews, and immersive experiences across France, Hawai’i, and beyond...

Northern California is generous with its beauty, but the romance here reveals itself in increments: fog fingers drifting down into a valley, the smell of salt and eucalyptus in the breeze, a long lunch that turns into dinner.

hinking about the Certified Specialist of Wine exam? I recently completed the CSW and I am spilling everything—the study strategies that actually worked, the brutal truth about preparation time, and the actual exam questions I remember.

For aficionados of luxury travel Sardinia, savoring local wines and rustic cuisine is as essential as visiting the aqua sea.

Explore Italy’s Dolomites through boutique travel advisor Jody Holman’s lens—where alpine drama, cultural fusion, and group-friendly rituals define the journey.

Jody Holman of Viewfinder Travel reviews Hotel La Perla in the Dolomites, a family-run property that blends Tyrolean tradition with quietly modern luxury. With alpine views, antiques, and emotionally intelligent service, it’s a masterclass in boutique hospitality.

Jody Holman of Viewfinder Travel shares her experience at Su Gologone, a boutique hotel in Sardinia that feels like a living gallery. With bold color, local craftsmanship, and immersive cultural programming, it’s a celebration of place.

Travel advisor Jody Holman explores Hotel Gardena Grödenhof in Ortisei, a refined Alpine retreat ideal for boutique group travel, spa recovery, and cultural immersion in the Dolomites.

Yountville continues to walk a fine line between indulgence and intimacy. While some spaces have grown grander in the past decade or so, others remain grounded.

Sonoma's rolling, vine-covered hills, Mediterranean climate, history, and, oh yes, it’s wine and food, make it an easy and entertaining getaway

When you land at the airport, you may very well think you have landed on the moon.

What keeps drawing me back is not only the sensory pleasures, though they are abundant, but also the authentic rhythm of life that persists despite tourism. This is a place where a simple roadside lunch can become a transcendent experience, and that golden hour will stay with you even once you are home.

Entering the grounds, you will be greeted by a lush tropical landscape of swaying palm trees and hibiscus flowers, the sweet aroma of plumeria trees, sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, and miles and miles of lava rock.

Strasbourg is a city of profound historical significance, embodying the cultural fusion of French and German influences.

Italy’s quieter corners offer a wealth of opportunities to connect with its culture, cuisine, and landscapes—all while savoring the luxury..

the food choices, history, architecture, museums and sheer beauty of the old town make it a place worth seeing- Fashion Week or no.

This is my list of places and activities I have enjoyed with my teen boys....

The resort has undergone a massive renovation and recently reopened with a modern and updated design, while still honoring the resort's rich

Famed for its classical music heritage, this UNESCO World Heritage site where Mozart once walked, offers a blend of history, culture, and...

The first thing you notice about Hotel Leo Grand isn't the centuries-old façade or the prime location in Vienna's historic first district

A coveted Small Luxury Hotels of the World property, an intimate retreat that whispers of Northern California's golden age.

Originally built as an atelier for artist Chris Jorgensen and the chocolate heiress, Angela Ghirardelli, the hotel was transformed...

Forget the crowded streets of Paris or the glitzy beaches of the Riviera. Ardèche is where you go to discover the France of yesteryear.

Calistoga offers a sublime (and casual) weekend escape where the sophistication of oenology meets the restorative powers of geothermal wonde

Carmel Valley Ranch, a (Hyatt) resort, is set on over 500 acres, a sprawling, self-contained world where guests can reconnect with nature