Postcards tagged: Fun in the Sun

2013 Coachella Survival Guide

INDIO, California – Get ready for two weekends of live music, soaring desert temperatures, camping, carpooling, and crowd theatrics.

It's a Family Affair at Jashita

TULUM, Mexico - I was swept off my feet. The white sand, the crystal clear waters. The chic yet understated luxury. The serene location, just far enough from the Tulum scene.

Open Wide: Maui's Best Street Food

MAUI, HAWAII – After an andrenaline-pumping drive to Hana, you'll need a bite to eat. The best local delicacies are served on styrofoam from roadside luncheonettes. So pull over.

World's Best Hotels: Pink Sands Resort

HARBOUR ISLAND, The Bahamas – This is a place to lay in the sand, build a sand castle, dine on conch salad, and contemplate whatever it is you think about when you're barefoot.

Insider's Guide to Nantucket's Beaches

NANTUCKET – College kids head to Nobadeer and families with young ones prefer Children's Beach. No matter your mood, there's a place to lay your beach blanket.

Just Back From: Tulum

TULUM, Mexico – Watch out for eco hotels. They often have no electricity. That means no phone charger, no Internet, and no fans in the heat of the night. 

Just Back From: Curaçao

CURAÇAO – What's the local speciality? Iguana stew. We did not partake. Any surprises? The biting bug population wasn't nearly at the level my wife dreaded. It's worse in Brooklyn.

Just Back From: Coachella

INDIO, Palm Springs – I had heard that a hologram of Tupac would be rapping live on stage with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog closing Coachella. Low and behold, it happened.

Family Heaven. With Sand and Tacos.

TULUM, Mexico – After a bumpy drive down a dirt road, a motorboat took us through nine different ecosystems. (Amazing!) Pristine, untouched, and beautiful nature at its best. 

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