Wakaya, Fiji

Stay: Wakaya Club and Spa Do: Breeze Spa for Tropical Mango Wrap Do: Snorkel and explore this private island retreat by foot Drink: Kava, a local specialty Fly: Fiji Airways  

Just Beachin’: Playa del Carmen makes way for Hotel Cacao – de nada

Published in Jezebel Magazine December, 2014

Room With A View

Published in CAA Magazine December, 2014

Matauri Bay, New Zealand

Stay: The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs Eat: The Lodge Do: Golf at one of the world’s top rated golf courses Cavort: The Pink Beach See: Farm Tour Hike: The myriad cliff-side trails Fly: Fiji Airways  

Queenstown, New Zealand

Stay: Matakauri Lodge Eat: Dine with a view at a variety of dining spaces at the lake side lodge, including the Library Eat: Fergburger Drink: The Bunker Imbibe: Wine taste at Peregrine Vineyards and Amisfield Do: Bungy Jump at AJ Hackett Bungy, where it all began (if you dare) Fly: Fiji Airways  

Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Stay: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Eat: The Lodge Play: Golf at one of the world’s top-rated courses. Do: Kiwi Discovery Experience: See Kiwi birds in their native habitat Do: Hawke’s Bay is famous for its vineyards and wineries. Try Elephant Hill Estate Winery and Mission Hill Estate Winery Fly: Fiji Airways  

Six Senses Yao Noi

Published in Insider’s Guide To Spas October 2014

Big Island, Hawaii

Stay: Four Seasons Resort Hualālai Eat: ‘Ulu Ocean Grill Eat: Beach Tree Restaurant Eat: Browns Beach House at The Orchid Do: Sunset on the beach – don’t be late Do: Gnocchi cooking classes with Chef John  

Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii

Stay: Halekulani Hotel Eat: Orchids Restaurant Eat: House Without A Key Drink: L’Aperitif Cocktail Bar Do: Learn to surf on Waikiki, then head to North Shore to hone your skills Do: Gaze at iconic view of Diamond Head from your room  

Lana’i, Hawaii

Stay: Four Seasons Manele Bay Eat: Nobu Lana’i Eat: Views at Manele Clubhouse Do: Ride horses at Four Seasons Koele Lodge Do: Sunset boat ride to Sweetheart Rock