Home of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, Lake Champlain and the World’s Tallest Filing Cabinet (who knew that was a thing?), Burlington is Vermont’s largest city with one of the brightest personalities. The drive from New York City to Burlington is roughly five hours and there’s no better way to ... More

With a multitude of international cities in the midst of a creative renaissance, New Zealand’s largest city is no exception—and SO/ Auckland is at the heart of it. From musical happenings, a rooftop bar overlooking one of the most Insta-worthy sunsets dissolving into Waitemata ... More

Beach weddings can present quite a number of challenges. Which shoes do you wear? Is it a destination wedding? How will the pictures turn out? To execute the perfect beachfront ceremony, in the most luxe way possible, the experts at Balboa Bay Resort, the ... More

It can’t be overstated: A stay at Royal Malewane will be one of the most wondrous stays you’ll experience. Twenty years ago, it was the private residence and friends-only lodge for Liz and Phil Biden, who had ties to African fashion house Jenni Button before becoming hoteliers. ... More

Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville, South Carolina is the charming Southern city you haven’t been to — yet. Some consider it to be the next Charleston or Asheville as far as tourism goes, the once-sleepy city has been awakened by an influx of jobs, ... More

Known for the abundance of Irish pubs and eateries in Times Square, Manhattan, I walked right by Merrion Row Hotel & Public House as I was cruising across 45th Street. Distracted by the allure of the area's bright lights and excitement, I backtracked to a ... More

It took only moments after leaving Cairo International Airport to be immersed in the full frenzy of the largest city in the Middle East. Cars did not follow the lines on the road, people darted in and out of traffic without hesitation, and mothers carried goods on their heads, holding ... More

The serene beauty of County Kildare is the perfect backdrop for The K Club, located in the charming village of Straffan just 30 minutes outside of Dublin’s city center. Famed winemaker Hugh Barton built the original property in the early 19th century and modeled it after the ... More

Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa — nicknamed the “Mother City” — and is truly a wonder. A port city located on the water, you’ll get everything you could ever want by way of beaches, mountains, wine country, and urban sprawl — making it the ideal destination for picky travelers ... More

There’s simply no denying the irresistible charm of Charleston, South Carolina. Here, horse-drawn carriages leisurely meander along cobblestone streets, surrounded by the city’s signature antebellum architecture and soaring palm trees. Now a world-class destination, it has managed to keep its small town feel, where perfect strangers are quick to ... More