Katy Spratte Joyce

1 week ago | jetsetmag.com | Katy Spratte Joyce

In the New World of wine, one destination rises above them all: Napa Valley. This venerated grape growing region is ripe, pun intended, for tourism. But a shift is afoot in the valley. What was once a simple imbibing destination has blossomed into something more, something for everyone. The land is beautiful, perfect for outdoor pursuits, with untapped spaces allowing for inventive wellness programming and creative winery experiences.

2 months ago | citylifestyle.com | Katy Spratte Joyce

Create new things. There's a neon sign with that motivational phrase on a grassy green wall in the lobby of Tessa Porter's candy lab. It's become a personal and business motto for the founder. A self-proclaimed science nerd through and through, Porter runs Sprinkk, a candy product development and manufacturing company. With a factory in Albion and a candy lab in Omaha, the Nebraska roots run deep for this Cornhusker State native.  The road to Sprinkk was a sweet one.

2 months ago | jetsetmag.com | Katy Spratte Joyce

The drive from Missoula is a quick one, winding along the sparkling Blackfoot River and through Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine forest. Here lies The Green O, the ultra-luxe, all-inclusive, adults-only section of The Resort at Paws Up. (Think of a resort within a resort.) Guests can expect a low-key yet elevated relaxing weekend in the wild.

2 months ago | aarp.org | Katy Spratte Joyce

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn It’s pitch black as I make my way to the bird blind nestled on the Platte River in central Nebraska. (Blinds are special structures that allow people to view birds and animals without disrupting the creatures.) The sound of my feet in the frosted grass is the only sound, other than the soft lapping of the river and the chilly whisper of an early spring breeze.

Jan 15, 2025 | jetsetmag.com | Katy Spratte Joyce

Colloquially dubbed “The Pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik, Croatia is a longtime celebrated European destination. This Balkan gem is touted for its mild Mediterranean climate and its UNESCO-designated Old City perched on pristine, azure waters.