Megan Freedman

Vail, Colorado, is a vibrant ski town throughout the winter and an escape full of adventure and nature in the summer. Its expansive mountain is perfect for skiers and hikers alike, and the town centers offer shops, dining and activities. In April 2025, I had the opportunity to stay in Vail on a familiarization trip, experiencing the town firsthand and exploring all the best accommodations, dining and activities. Here are my top recommendations on what to explore in Vail. Reach out for help planning your next trip to Vail, or to take advantage of enhanced amenities throughout your stay.

Sometimes the best escapes are right around the corner. As a local to the NYC area, I love making a staycation weekend in the city to enjoy a luxurious hotel, explore all that the city has to offer and not have to take a flight. Here are my top recommendations on how to create a staycation weekend that feels like you traveled far away. Reach out for help planning your next visit to NYC, or to enhance your stay with VIP amenities.

In March 2025, I conducted a site inspection at Cheval Blanc St-Barth. This five-star property is a destination of its own, offering luxury amenities in a secluded environment in the French Caribbean. With beachfront access, two pools, culinary experiences and a renowned spa, relaxation is easy.

The perfect elevated mountain destination, the Grand Hyatt Vail is a great stay for travelers of all types. I had the opportunity to conduct a site inspection in April 2025, and I would highly recommend it for those looking for ski-on/ski-off access, stunning views and comfortable accommodations. Reach out for help planning your next trip to Vail, or to enjoy enhanced amenities throughout your stay at the Grand Hyatt.

A stay at Sonnenalp Vail transports you to a Bavarian village, yet with luxury amenities. This hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Vail Village, with easy access to Vail Mountain. Onsite are several dining options, spa and wellness amenities, and an indoor and outdoor pool. I had the opportunity to stay at Sonnenalp Vail in April 2025 and would highly recommend it to travelers of all types. Reach out for help planning your next trip to Vail, or to enjoy enhanced amenities throughout your stay at the Sonnenalp.

St. Barths captures stunning clear blue waters, a vibrant social scene, top-quality dining, and luxury accommodations. This is the place to visit if you like a balance of relaxation with things to do and explore. I had the opportunity to visit St. Barths and tour across the island in late March 2025, and I quickly saw why this is a destination that travelers return to year after year. Here’s my top picks on what to do and where to eat. Be sure to reach out to me for help creating an itinerary perfectly customized to you.

In March 2025, I conducted a site inspection at L'Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf in St. Barths, as well as dined at the property’s Beefbar and Shellona. Located conveniently in the town of Gustavia, this five-star hotel impresses with its sea views from each luxury room and suite, high-quality dining options and amenities, and Golden Key concierge service.

In April 2025, I conducted a site inspection at the Eden Rock, St. Barths, as well as dined at the onsite Sand Bar. Between its immaculate 5-star service, unique room types that keep guests coming back each year, exquisite dining and exclusive beach club on St. Jean Bay, this is a must-stay luxury destination in the stunning French Caribbean.

In March 2025, I had the opportunity to stay at Le Tropical Hotel, St. Barth. This boutique hotel is centrally located near St. Jean Beach and its many beach clubs, shops and restaurants. From its five-star service, pool with a scenic view and fresh decor, it’s a perfect stay to relax and easily explore all St. Barth has to offer.

London is a fantastic destination for all travelers, including kids. In January 2025, I traveled to London with my almost 1-year-old son. We saw the main sites together and explored activities tailored to him. Here are my recommendations on how to make the most of your trip to London with a baby or toddler. Reach out, so I can help plan your next trip to London or enhance your stay with VIP perks.

Paris is one of my favorite places to visit. As a new parent, I knew I wanted our son to join us when we visited in January 2025. I was excited to figure out how to navigate the city with a baby. Here’s my recommendations on how to make the most of your trip to Paris with a baby or toddler. Reach out, so I can help plan your next trip to France or enhance your stay with VIP perks.

The Royal Lancaster London is a five-star hotel set in the quaint Paddington neighborhood. This property offers guests high-end amenities and easy access to the city of London. I had the opportunity to stay here in January 2023 and January 2025 and would highly recommend it for those seeking walkability to Hyde Park. Reach out so I can help plan your trip to London or enhance your stay at the Royal Lancaster London with extra perks.

The Hôtel Madame Rêve is a historic post office building completely renovated and opened in 2021. This property offers guests luxury accommodations in prime Paris city center. I had the opportunity to conduct a site inspection at the Hôtel Madame Rêve in January 2025 and would highly recommend it for those seeking rich decor, walkability and 5-star amenities. Reach out, so I can help plan your trip to Paris, or enhance your stay at the Hôtel Madame Rêve with extra perks.

The Kimpton St Honoré Paris is a 5-star hotel in the Opera neighborhood. This property offers guests spacious and new accommodations, onsite amenities, and proximity to Paris’ sites. I had the opportunity to conduct a site inspection at the Kimpton St Honoré Paris in January 2025 and would highly recommend it for those seeking an elevated stay in a vibrant area. Reach out, so I can help plan your trip to Paris, or enhance your stay at the Kimpton St Honoré Paris with extra perks.

The SO/ Paris is an artistic, luxury hotel with unparalleled views along the Seine. A newcomer to the Paris hotel scene, this property offers guests spacious and high-end accommodations and popular onsite dining options, all in the heart of Paris. I had the opportunity to stay at and conduct a site inspection at the SO/ Paris in January 2025 and would highly recommend it for those seeking top amenities, trendy decor and spectacular views. Reach out so I can help plan your trip to Paris, or enhance your stay at the SO/ Paris with extra perks.

The Loews Miami Beach Hotel is a vibrant and elevated hotel in a prime oceanfront Miami Beach location. This property offers guests high-end accommodations, plentiful onsite amenities and access to Miami’s many attractions. I had the opportunity to stay at the Loews Miami Beach in October 2024 and January 2025. I would highly recommend it for those looking for a high-quality hotel in a great location. Reach out, so I can help plan your trip to Miami Beach, or enhance your stay at the Loews Miami Beach with extra perks.

The Kimpton Surcomber Hotel in Miami Beach, FL, offers a boutique feel in a prime location. This oceanfront property offers guests an intimate stay with an incredibly friendly staff. I had the opportunity to stay at and tour the Kimpton Surfcomber in January 2025. I would highly recommend it for those looking for a personalized experience and a beachside location. Reach out, so I can help plan your trip to Miami Beach, or enhance your stay at the Kimpton Surfcomber with extra perks.

The Miami Beach EDITION is an elevated escape in Mid-Beach. This property offers guests a luxury oceanfront stay with enhanced onsite amenities. I had the opportunity to tour the Miami Beach EDITION in January 2025 and would highly recommend it for those looking for an oceanfront escape, exquisite rooms and high-quality dining. Reach out so I can help plan your trip to Miami Beach or enhance your stay at the Miami Beach EDITION with extra perks.

The 1 Hotel South Beach is a serene escape in the heart of vibrant Miami Beach. This property offers guests luxury accommodations, plentiful onsite attractions and sustainable features woven throughout the stay. I had the opportunity to tour the 1 Hotel South Beach in January 2025 and would highly recommend it for those looking for a balance of wellness with high-end amenities. Reach out so I can help plan your trip to Miami Beach or enhance your stay at the 1 Hotel South Beach with extra perks.

The W South Beach is unlike any other W resort you’ve stayed at before. This property offers guests an elevated, true 5-star experience with a beachfront location right on Collins Avenue. I had the opportunity to tour the W South Beach in January of 2025. I would highly recommend it for those looking for ocean views, luxury amenities and modern fresh decor. Reach out, so I can help plan your trip to Miami Beach, or enhance your stay at the W South Beach with extra perks.

Walt Disney World is a special place for my family. I was excited at the prospect of taking my son there, but also knew there were more details to figure out when tackling Disney with a baby. In January 2025, we traveled to Walt Disney World on a family trip and navigated the parks with my 11-month-old son. Here are my recommendations of how to make the most of your Disney trip while traveling with a baby.

Amelia Island is set on the coast of northern Florida, just south of Georgia. It’s full of small-town charm, beautiful beaches, historic features, golf courses and expansive greenery. There are two main resorts on Amelia Island: the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the Omni Amelia Island Resort. I had the opportunity to tour both properties in December 2024. Here’s an overview of what each property has to offer.

The northern coast of Kaua'i is home to a 5-star, eco-friendly, wellness-focused oceanfront resort: the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay. This breathtaking resort reopened in 2023 after property-wide renovations (it was formerly the St. Regis Princeville), and now features crisp and airy decor, an expansive beach and two pools, exquisite local cuisine, ample wellness activities and access to the multitude of sights in Kaua'i. I had the opportunity to stay here in June of 2023 and would highly recommend it to couples, families, solo travelers and groups of friends.

Santa Margherita Ligure is in the heart of the Italian Riviera and offers beautiful beaches, vibrant town centers with good walkability and incredible cuisine. It’s conveniently located to take day trips to surrounding areas, like Portofino or Cinque Terre. And it’s perfectly suited for families spanning multiple generations. In August of 2024, I traveled there with my family, and it was the ideal destination to take in the Italian culture, while being able to navigate with ease with a baby and adults.

Boston holds a special place in my heart, as I went to Boston College and lived in Boston for two years after graduating. Now, I enjoy visiting for a long weekend, and was there recently with my family. Boston is the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for a balance of historic charm, a lively sports city, art/culture/museums and a continually growing restaurant and bar scene. Here are my recommendations for a fantastic family-friendly weekend in Boston. Reach out for help planning your trip, or to VIP your stay at some of the amazing hotels in Boston.

Spend a weekend in Montreal if you’re looking for a quick getaway from the US, while feeling like you went all the way to Europe. I visited Montreal in July 2023 for a long weekend with my extended family. The city captures everything from culture, art and history to a wide food scene and modern luxuries. Here are my recommendations for a fantastic weekend in Montreal. Reach out for help planning your trip, or to VIP your stay at some of the amazing hotels in Montreal.

Sitting at the center of La Croisette, the Carlton Cannes is a destination for luxury and relaxation in the heart of a vibrant city. In August 2024, I had the opportunity to tour the Carlton Cannes during my stay in Southern France. The entire property was fully renovated and reopened in 2023. The enhancements are spectacular and are tailored to the needs of the guests.

Just an hour outside of New York City, this renovated 1912 mansion is perfect for a serene, luxury escape. In December 2024, I visited the brand new property for a birthday getaway with my husband. The ambiance is stately and warm, the spa is magnificent and the restaurants feature fresh ingredients sourced from the onsite farm.

In October of 2024, while pregnant with my son, my husband and I headed to the beautiful Twin Farms hotel in Barnard, VT. It’s perfect for a nervous parent-to-be, who prefers not to be too far away from their doctors but still wants to enjoy a relaxing luxury vacation as a couple. The staff is incredibly attentive and knows each guest by name. The whole property feels like an upscale, relaxing escape, where you can enjoy fine dining or partake in local activities.

Sitting atop and in the heart of Portofino, the Splendido and Splendido Mare offer the quintessential luxury, relaxing Italian vacation. I had the opportunity to tour both properties in August of 2024, and I was incredibly impressed by the quality, amenities, and detail-oriented staff. Guests are welcomed with a warm, personalized experience, transporting them into a blissful stay.

Retiro Park is a peaceful retreat in the center of the vibrant city of Madrid. When I studied and lived in Madrid in 2012, catching the sunset in Retiro Park was a ritual for me and my friends. It encapsulates the Spanish mentality of “no pasa nada” (no worries), as you soak in the beauty of the city and let go of the stress of the day. Beyond the sunset, Retiro Park has so much to offer, and it’s a must-see when visiting Madrid.