Lisa Frederick

3 weeks ago | ciaobambino.com | Lisa Frederick

For decades, Comporta has quietly existed as one of Europe’s most closely guarded seaside treasures. Just an hour and a half south of Lisbon in the Alentejo, this sleepy Portugal beach town has long enchanted those in the know, who seek refuge in its unhurried pace and authentic charm. The word is starting to get out, however, and Comporta is creeping into the spotlight as a coveted getaway for travelers who crave a mix of sun, surf and serenity.

1 month ago | ciaobambino.com | Lisa Frederick

9 Min Read New York City New York USA North America City Breaks New York City might be the world’s most thrilling playground for kids of all ages. The pool of possibilities is bottomless, and no niche is too small — whatever your children are passionate about, they’ll find ample ways to indulge, from sports to shopping to show tunes. Here are 10 of our favorite ideas for tailoring a New York trip … let these inspire you to create a unique kid-approved itinerary of your own. 10 Ideas for...

1 month ago | ciaobambino.com | Lisa Frederick

Tucked in the sun-drenched Sonoran Desert of Carefree, Arizona (yes, that’s a real place), Civana Wellness Resort is the mind and body reset you didn’t realize you needed. Just a short drive from Phoenix yet worlds away in its peaceful ambiance, it offers a welcome escape amid the saguaro cacti and spectacular sunsets of the region.

2 months ago | ciaobambino.com | Lisa Frederick

One look at the giant gong that sits near the entrance to Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, and it’s clear right away that this isn’t your average vacation retreat. It’s a sanctuary of mindfulness and intensive self-care, where you might hear the distant beats of a spiritual drum circle from your room, where your cell phone rests in its own tiny sleeping bag and where you can show up at dinner in your bathrobe without anyone batting an eye.

2 months ago | ciaobambino.com | Lisa Frederick

As you bump your car down the rugged road that leads to Castle Hot Springs Resort, you might feel as though you’ve been let in on a well-guarded secret. This stretch of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert is remote and barren, populated mostly by saguaro cacti stretching their arms to the endless blue sky, and there’s nothing to hint at the lush paradise that awaits at the end of the dust-clouded drive.