Michelle Martin

1 week ago | islands.com | Michelle Martin

While the artsy city of Ann Arbor may be synonymous with college football thanks to the University of Michigan, just 20 minutes west is a charming town that is ideal for a day trip. Despite being a small town, Chelsea seemingly has something for everyone, with restaurants, shops, outdoor activities, historical attractions, and a healthy dose of culture to keep you entertained for days. The old-world charm of Chelsea is a big part of its appeal.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Michelle Martin

7 hours ago20 French Villages So Perfect, You'll Wonder Why Anyone Goes to ParisFrance’s countryside is dotted with stone-built villages with spectacular natural settings to create postcard-perfect scenes. The most beautiful …NowWaldorf Astoria's First Resort in Costa Rica Just Opened on the Pacific Coast With Multi-level Cascading Pools and Ocean-view SuitesWaldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique just opened in Guanacaste—and T+L was the first to check in.

2 weeks ago | islands.com | Michelle Martin

When it comes to wine regions in the United States, Napa Valley tends to get all the glory. However, there are several other under-the-radar wine regions across the U.S. that are just like Napa, only less crowded, and Grand Valley, Colorado is a prime example. While Colorado is synonymous with mountains, it is also home to the lesser-known wine region of Grand Valley, a place that could easily be considered one of the ultimate destinations to visit on a trip to the Rocky Mountain State.

2 weeks ago | islands.com | Michelle Martin

Mythical, magical, underrated Crete is Greece's largest island, an idyllic, quintessential getaway of sun, food, and beach. And despite it being the farthest away, it's more than worth the journey. Too big to see the entire island on one visit (unless your visit stretches over a couple of months), you have to plan your itinerary carefully, incorporating drive times and weather into your choices. One thing you shouldn't think twice about, however, is staying at Kapsaliana Village Hotel.

3 weeks ago | islands.com | Michelle Martin

South of San Francisco, nestled between San Mateo and Palo Alto (the "birthplace of Silicon Valley"), sits the tiny town of San Carlos. This industrial sliver of Silicon Valley is home to the little-known Mid-Peninsula Wine Trail, a walkable urban wine trail that includes a handful of family-owned, artisanal wineries.