Miles of lush vineyards, bathed in the warm, yellow light that Tuscany is famous for. Throw in a medieval castle in the heart of the Chianti Region and a relaxed, peasant culture, and you find yourself in Gaiole. Forbes magazine has named the little town the most idyllic European place to live in 2008. I think that is an understatement.

When a couple girlfriends and I traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we craved enchiladas, guacamole and tacos made from fish that was swimming hours earlier. Believe me, we weren’t disappointed. Then we discovered one of the city’s best kept secrets: The Paris Café.

Nevis, West Indies has to be one of my favorite islands in the Caribbean. Not only beautiful, with silky soft beaches and tropical rainforests, it has a secluded feel that you don’t get from its sister island, St. Kitts. From high end (Four Seasons) to dives (Sunshine’s), there is a nice diversity for visitors. Following a recommendation from a college friend, Boyfriend and I enjoyed one of our favorite meals on the island at Montpelier Plantation.

Montana is one of those random places that I really want to visit, and to motivate myself to plan, I’m featuring it as this week’s mental vacation.

A new resource for travelers, Kijubi (pronounced kuj-yoo-be, as in “could you be…”) picks up where sites like Expedia fall short, offering activity packages and the opportunity for users to book ahead of time

If you are traveling to a new city, there are alternate ways to see the sites and, I encourage jogging on vacation for active travelers (and both Self and Real Simple magazines agree with me!).

Whether its family fun at the water park or more adult activities at the Casino and clubs, Atlantis has a little something for everyone, and they are offering a sweet 50% off promotion.

I hate to admit it, but summer 2009 is officially over. Even though Labor Day has passed and you technically shouldn’t wear those white hot pants any more, the end of the season doesn’t have to be the end to your trips. While the air might be getting crisp here in the Northeast, it’s still warm and sunny at the Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

After watching Pride and Prejudice this weekend with my girlfriends, my mind keeps wandering to the lush moors of the English countryside.

Today, Jet Blue announced that they will be the official airline of the New York Jets, and to celebrate they are practically giving away seats on flights to division rivalry away game cities