Wendy Altschuler

Whether you're a city slicker or a seasoned horseback rider and wild west aficionado, a Montana ranch vacation is always a good idea.

Lisbon is a foodie city, with cuisine that is both traditional and newfangled, from custard tarts to grilled sardines to salted codfish to inexpensive yet delicious wine.

Surfing is a bucket list adventure for many vacationers on the islands of Hawaii. Learn from the best and then rest at a colorful beachfront hotel, away from the crowds in Waikīkī.

Color may have the power to influence your mood. To increase time spent in nature, consider adding color to your outdoor fit.

Enjoy a warm welcome, curated experiences, unique design, and fun social interactions in art-filled lobbies at lifestyle hotels. Here's where to go to experience one in Chicago.

While visiting Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, or Diamond Head State Monument, you'll likely build up an appetite and need to eat.

In college, Wendy Altschuler studied abroad in India. She traveled back 20 years later, eager to bring along her husband and three sons.

Winter in Chicago is magical, especially while floating down the Chicago River in your own hot tub boat. Grab your friends and loved ones and experience the Windy City like never before.

This tiny five-square-mile Dutch Caribbean island has the world's shortest commercial runway, a dormant volcano, spiced rum, and charming cottage-style accommodations.

For the most indelible night out in the Windy City, full of live music, circus arts, and big laughs, see Teatro ZinZanni at the top of the Cambria Hotel in Chicago's Theatre District.