Have you ever considered traveling during a Dead Week? Are you staring at me like I’m either talking nonsense or dipping into the macabre side of travel? I promise, there’s nothing grisly about Dead Weeks, and below I’m laying out everything you need to know about them! What’s a Dead Week? A Dead Week is…

While you’re making your New Year’s resolutions for 2026, why not add some of these travel-inspired ones to your list? I promise they’re all way more fun than quitting sugar or going to the gym more! First things first, either get your passport or make sure it doesn’t need to be renewed. Before I even…

I LOVE winter and traveling to cold weather destinations. I know a lot of people prefer to flee south for warmer climates once the temperatures drop, but I say the more snow, the better! There’s something so invigorating about getting outdoors and trying new activities as the wind turns your cheeks rosy. I truly love…

I once heard in Norway that there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes. And they would know! As a New Englander who absolutely loves winter, I agree. Enjoying a cold weather destination relies heavily on you making sure you pack all the right gear. Whether it’s wandering around cities like Madison and…

‘Tis the season to shop till you drop—but what if this year, you focused on giving experiences instead of material objects? It’s scientifically proven that experiential gifts improve relationships and evoke strong emotional responses. And let’s be honest—do you know anyone who’s ever said, “Gee, I sure wish I had more stuff in my house!”…

If you’ve been a longtime viewer of “Places to Love,” you know we love featuring locally-owned businesses wherever we go. Below is a guide to some of the products featured on the show that would make absolutely fantastic gifts. From forged carbon-steel knives you can pass down for generations to ski-pole toilet plungers to a…