Labrelotte Bay, St Lucia – It was my first time scuba diving in nearly two years, and rediscovering the reef was pure bliss–admiring the ubiquitous tube sponges, spying on a peacock flounder hiding in the sand, swimming amid schools of…
Where to Live in Somerville
Somerville, Mass – Last year I did a bunch of writing about Where to Live in Boston and Cambridge for ApartmentAdvisor. This year I got to do a quick follow-up about the ‘Ville. What a treat to write about my…
Breathe Deep
A St. Lucia resort turns the Caribbean Sea into a yoga studio with its Underwater Breathwork Program. Yoga and scuba diving wouldn’t seem to have much in common, but the two pursuits do share one critical element: controlled breathing. Taking…
Historical Novel Society Review
“The combined romance of the ambitious empress, the fate and forays of great art, and the joys of maritime archaeology make this an inspiring, completely riveting read.” Inspiring! Completely riveting! The Historical Novel Society has posted a stellar review of…
IndyPass
Henniker, New Hampshire – It’s ski season! We all had a blast on our pandemic ski trips last winter. This winter, we will do more traveling outside of New England, which might make it difficult to go skiing (as much)…
The Best Spa Hotels in Connecticut
Whether you’re coming to the Constitution State for a restful seaside getaway, a tranquil nature retreat or an upscale urban escape, you’ll find your perfect destination at one of these premier Connecticut spa hotels, dotted all over the state. Massage is only…
Tsarina’s Lost Treasure in Paperback
The Tsarina’s Lost Treasure is now available in paperback! Available at your favorite bookstore! Buy the Tsarina’s Lost Treasure in paperback here.
The Best Hotels in Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie, Florida – You made it to the Sunshine State, America’s favorite destination for sunny skies and sandy beaches. The top accommodations in Port Saint Lucie are the perfect base for you to experience all that and more. Whether…
How I Became a Reef Rescuer
Dive staff at this St Lucia resort are helping to save the reef–and you can too Labrelotte Bay, St Lucia –Like many divers, Eget Martyr has a longstanding love affair with coral reefs—source of spectacular underwater scenery, rich marine life,…
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Topsfield, Mass – The grandparents came to visit! We celebrated this somewhat rare occurrence by meeting our cousins at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. We had been to this Mass Audubon property years ago (nine years ago!) for maple sugar…