Author: Travel Modern

  • Azores & Madeira: The Perfect 50th Birthday Adventure

    When my husband started talking about how he wanted to celebrate his 50th birthday, we knew we wanted to do something a little different. We wanted adventure. We wanted beautiful hotels. We wanted great food, incredible scenery, and a destination that felt like a true escape. And, most importantly, we wanted somewhere neither of us…

  • Japan, Revisited: Rediscovering a Place That Has Always Felt Like Home

    Some destinations leave an impression on you. Others become part of who you are. Japan has always been the latter for me. Long before I became a luxury travel advisor, I studied Japanese in college and had the incredible opportunity to live with a Japanese host family. It wasn’t simply a semester abroad—it was a…

  • New York City with Kids: A Luxury Family Getaway That Everyone Will Love

    There are few destinations that reinvent themselves quite like New York City. No matter how many times we visit, every trip feels completely different—and this latest adventure was all about experiencing the city through the eyes of our children. Traveling to NYC as a family of five comes with one important challenge: everyone has an…