Look around the next time you’re in a waiting room or airport gate. Nearly everyone is hunched over a phone, scrolling in silence. I used to be one of them. A popular adage is “The only two sure things in life are death and taxes.” I’d add waiting to the list. Waiting to check out. Waiting to board a plane. Waiting to see the doctor…

I live about 30 miles north of New York City, within an hour and a half drive of three major US airports: Newark, LaGuardia and JFK. When I’m searching for trips on Google Flights, I get dozens of options at a variety of prices on multiple airlines…

I remember the first time I floated a 5 pm dinner to friends. I expected my invite text would prompt an urgent “Is everything okay?” phone call. Or a sarcastic, “Are we so old we need the early bird special?” Instead, my phone buzzed back almost immediately: “We’d LOVE it!” – capital letters and all…

Live in a northern US location that dips below freezing and gets regular winter snowfalls? Then, trust me. At some point in your retirement life, you’ll consider a seasonal snowbird migration. My husband and I are contemplating it now after…

I find it fascinating to see how today’s architects transform yesterday’s structures into comfortable, amenity-rich lodgings for modern travelers…

When a trip involves multiple destinations, many vacationers choose a cruise to eliminate the need to unpack and pack at every stop. I know it’s something I consider when planning. However, if you’re contemplating a multi-stop vacation, like the weeklong Nova Scotia road trip…

I’ve just returned from a 5-week free boot camp. I’m sleeping soundly, have lots of energy and lost 8 pounds. The one downside? I had to change the fitness instructor’s diapers. While spending time with my two-year-old grandchild, I reset my eating, exercise…

Ever traveled to a destination spa resort? It’s a wonderful way to pamper yourself in a serene environment. You laze through days cocooned in a plush robe, gliding between treatment rooms for indulgent facials and massages. Between services, you soak in pools…

Looking for a close-to-home adventure that feels a little naughty? Across America, enthusiastic home gardeners open their yards to the public during seasonal Open Days coordinated by The Garden Conservancy. Stepping through a stranger’s garden gate…

For most flights, I pack a carry-on and a tote bag as a personal item. For a short trip (5 days or less), it’s all the room I need. But sometimes, I need to check a bag. It’s not the nightmare it was when fees were high and lost bags were common. If you’re a committed…