Travel Inspiration

Sometimes the best trips are impromptu, based on a friend’s recommendation, inspiration from the unexpected, or simply an impulse to check off the box of a place you’ve always wanted to go. Last-minute trips are often unscripted experiences, fueled by novelty and directed by the authentic “nowness” of a new destination.

Although there can be beauty in sparkling white snowdrifts and dripping icicles, the idea of spending the winter in a warm, sunny climate is irresistible. Snowbirds— people who pack up and head south when the temperatures drop— have the right idea but there can be one drawback to this lifestyle....the crowds.