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1 week ago | 
familyvacationist.com | Carley D. Thornell
Tell anyone you’re headed to Madeira, an archipelago off the coast of Morocco, and you’re likely to get a lot of blank looks. Even fewer people will know it’s an autonomous region of Portugal. But it’s 100 percent amazing for a family adventure, and my family would 100 percent return after our incredible five days there. We were lured there by the prospect of new direct flights from Boston on Azores Airlines (also offered through Toronto and New York’s JFK airport).
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2 weeks ago | 
reviewed.com | Carley D. Thornell
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3 weeks ago | 
azureroad.io | Carley D. Thornell
I knew I was officially in the Forty Plus Club when one of my most restful slumbers in years proved more valuable than any souvenir. Leisure travel has always had a component of R&R — but hospitality’s focus on immersive wellness experiences has turned the spotlight toward the wee hours when guests are doing nothing at all. Or are they?
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1 month ago | 
globaltravelerusa.com | Carley D. Thornell
The Hidden Garden Kids Club at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa offers an Alice in Wonderland-like enclave of enchantment. Blocks, books and Bluey on a big screen await toddlers through teens. Dedicating much of the sixth floor to children isn’t much of a surprise given the resort’s proximity to Walt Disney World. But what does surprise many — pleasantly — is a dedicated Sensory Calming Corner.
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1 month ago | 
travelagewest.com | Carley D. Thornell
Sao Paulo, Brazil, is the most populous city in the largest country in South America. In fact, Brazil’s economic capital sprawls more than 576 square miles — 90% larger than my hometown of Boston. But despite Sao Paulo’s booming size, I felt right at home on a recent solo trip that brought me on a direct flight to this cultural capital and a sparkling new hotel overlooking Ponte Estaiada. Here’s everything to know about traveling solo to Sao Paulo, including where to eat, sleep and play.
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2 months ago | 
azureroad.io | Carley D. Thornell
Wildlife & EcosystemsEnergy EfficiencyCarbon FootprintThe yellow eyes peering from California Lighthouse see it all. Here, a giant painting of Aruba’s endemic owl, the shoco, looms over the north coast of the island like the wise Dr. T.J. Eckleburg in “The Great Gatsby,” watching the High Rise District hotel towers pierce the sky in the distance.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
akamai.com | Adam Karon |Mani Sundaram |Carley D. Thornell
Akamai's position as a Leader in the GigaOm Radar report is a testament to our innovative approach. We are thrilled to announce that Akamai has been recognized as a Leader and Fast Mover in the Innovation/Platform Play quadrant of the 2024 GigaOm Radar for API Security (Figure). This prestigious acknowledgment highlights our strategic vision and reinforces our commitment to offering comprehensive API security solutions.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
usatoday.com | Carley D. Thornell
Carley Thornell | FamilyVacationist.comShow Caption Hide Caption The Bucket List Family gives five tips for traveling with kidsThe Bucket List Family sold everything to travel around the world. Here are their tips for traveling with children. I’d always dreamed of a spa bathroom with double sinks and radiant flooring for those chilly late nights when nature calls – I just never imagined I'd find such delights in a log cabin deep in the woods, surrounded by nature.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
familyvacationist.com | Carley D. Thornell
I’d always dreamed of a spa bathroom with double sinks and radiant flooring for those chilly late nights when nature calls—I just never imagined I’d find such delights in a log cabin deep in the woods, surrounded by nature. The Ranch at Emerald Valley in the heart of Colorado’s Pikes Peak Forest sure isn’t like my childhood Girl Scout camps, places where the typical “amenities” included outdoor plumbing and picnic-table dining.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
trazeetravel.com | Carley D. Thornell |Mary Melnick
When filmmakers were producing the 2020 Apple TV series Home, they had no idea a pandemic would create such a captive audience for the show about architect Elora Hardy’s futuristic bamboo tree houses in Bali. Since then, travelers’ quests for escapist wellness and nature retreats prove more powerful than ever, fueling interest — and investment — in deluxe, sustainable accommodations around the globe.
