Amy Whitley

1 month ago | ciaobambino.com | Lisa Frederick |Tanvi Chheda |Amy Whitley

Spreading over 60-plus acres within Arizona‘s Sonoran Desert, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess pulls off a rare feat: it manages to feel both immense and intimate at the same time. This iconic Scottsdale resort does everything on a grand scale, yet it maintains the air of a peaceful retreat through and through.

2 months ago | ciaobambino.com | Lissa Poirot |Amie O'Shaughnessy |Amy Whitley

Whenever a Viking River Cruises ad popped up during my PBS binge-watching sessions (Downton Abbey, of course), I thought, “That’s what I want to do someday when I’m older and the kids are gone.” They seemed like such a low-key way to enjoy intimate destinations. And quiet. They seemed quiet and meant for adults only.

Jan 16, 2025 | ciaobambino.com | Amy Whitley |Amie O'Shaughnessy

With 15 downhill ski resorts nestled around the shore and between the nearby peaks of Lake Tahoe, California, it’s clear that this region is prime for a family ski vacation. But which resort to pick? Nearly all Tahoe resorts have robust ski schools, rental services and extensive terrain, but not all have onsite lodging, backcountry acreage or village areas. As a Tahoe native, I grew up skiing these resorts and still return annually with my own family for our ski vacations.

Sep 27, 2024 | ciaobambino.com | Amy Andrews |Amy Whitley |Tamara Gruber |Amie O'Shaughnessy

Iceland‘s capital, Reykjavik, is a compact, inviting and extremely safe Nordic destination that makes for a fantastic long weekend. A mere 5-hour nonstop flight from New York and Boston, it is a perfect spot for a relatively short holiday that will leave you and your family feeling refreshed and in awe of Iceland’s abundant natural beauty.

Sep 15, 2024 | ciaobambino.com | Tanvi Chheda |Amy Whitley |Amy Andrews |Nicole Wiltrout

Often called the Hollywood of U.S. national parks, Yellowstone is world-renowned for its geothermal features (geysers and hot springs!) and incredible wildlife (gray wolves, grizzly bears, herds of bison and more!). Its landscape is incredibly diverse, including rugged mountains, valleys, canyons, grasslands and forests. As the oldest national park in the country, it tends to claim the spotlight over neighboring Grand Teton, a subset of the Rockies named for the dramatic peaks of the Teton Range.