Have Twins, Will Travel

Cancún

Tropical drinks flow freely in Cancún, which has earned its reputation as a party town. But that’s only one side of this multifaceted place. Step outside your all-inclusive and you’ll find an authentic Mexican city with fabulous affordable food, bustling markets, rich art and culture, Maya history and even a deserted beach or two.

Campeche

Located in the far southwestern corner of the peninsula, Campeche state is more rural, less prosperous and less developed than other destinations in the region. The state delivers authenticity and adventures that have become rare in other regions. Buy the book at Lonely Planet…

Georgia & the Carolinas

Coastal North Carolina

The OBX beaches get all the glory, but I loved exploring the marshlands and maritime forests on the back sides of the islands: kayaking through reedy swamps, traipsing under live oaks, encountering birds, deer and river otters. I spent a serene hour on the boardwalk at the Hatteras Island Ocean Center soaking up some sunshine and watching a great blue heron fishing for his lunch. Nothing happened. It was blissful. Buy the book at Lonely Planet…

Boston

It was easy to fall for Boston, with its handsome Federal and Victorian architecture, its esteemed centers of learning and its Revolutionary spirit. I was smitten even before I moved here. But what sustains this relationship for me is the way the city not only preserves these long-standing traditions, but also continues to add to its history of innovation and progress. The Innovation Trail is an impressive showcase of the city’s prowess in science and technology, but that’s just the beginning. In the 25 years I have lived here, the city has driven social change, rediscovered its waterfront, protected and promoted the offshore islands, evolved into a cycling city, developed a renowned contemporary art scene and transformed neighborhoods. I can’t wait to see what Boston comes up with next. Buy the book from Lonely Planet…

New England

Boston

There is a lot packed into this mid-sized city: historical sites and modern innovations, American heritage and international cultures, plus art on every avenue and sports in every season. Plan your days, but leave time for detours (literally and figuratively).

Around Boston

Leave Boston behind to delve deeper into the regin’s rich past and to explore the dramatic and diverse North Atlantic coastline.

Central Mass & the Berkshires

The regions of Central and Western Massachusetts artfully blend the cultural and cosmopolitan with the rural and rustic. Buy the book from Lonely Planet…

Caribbean Islands

Anguilla

Kick back and relax on one of 33 glorious beaches, indulging in cooling dips in turquoise waters, decadent barbecue lunches and soulful island tunes.

St Kitts & Nevis

Go beyond the beach to hike volcanic mountains, snorkel in reef-filled waters, and discover the rich history of this two-island nation.

Sint Maarten (St-Martin)

Relish this delicious mash-up of European and Afro-Carib cultures – all against a backdrop of Caribbean beachy bliss. Buy the book from Lonely Planet…

Experience Costa Rica

A microcosm of Costa Rica itself, Northern Costa Rica shows off the country’s highlights, from the steaming volcanoes and misty cloud forests of the Cordillera de Guanacaste to the inky lagoons and dense rainforest of the Northern Lowlands. Buy the book at Lonely Planet…