Tamara Gane

Welcome to Two Days Away, our series featuring weekend-long itineraries within a five-hour drive of your city—because sometimes we all just need a little adventure fix.
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Every April, the world turns its gaze to Augusta, Georgia to watch the epic swings of the Masters Tournament, the first major golf championship of the season. For a few days, the Southern city is the center of the sports-travel universe, and then the focus fades away. And that’s a shame, since the vibrant town of Augusta is ...

And why a Champagne flute is the worst glass for sparkling wine
By Tamara Gane
December 23, 2024
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I’ve always been aware that wine glasses are shaped and designed for specific types of wine. I assumed, however, that in practice, the nuances were probably too subtle for a layperson to appreciate. I figured that as much as I love vino, my palette co...

Grapevine is the official Christmas Capital of Texas. Not because Historic Downtown Grapevine looks like something out of a Hallmark movie or because the community holds more than 1,000 holiday events (although all of this is true), but because the Texas state Senate unanimously voted to bestow the title in 2007. It's not an opinion, it's a fact.
A history of Christmas
With historic buildings that look like a Hollywood set even before you start decorating, Grapevine is uniquely suited to conj...

Although it’s best known as a ski town, Breckenridge, Colorado, is alluring year-round. For starters, the scenery alone makes it worth a visit, with a stunning mountain setting and a Main Street lined with colorful Victorian buildings. But Breck, as locals call it, is more than just a pretty face. The historic gold mining town is home to a thriving arts community, an exciting culinary scene and unlimited recreational opportunities – both on and off the slopes.

If you’re planning to visit for ...

Learn from Mawa McQueen how to do Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner
By Tamara Gane
November 5, 2024
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Chef Mawa McQueen offers her kitchen hacks for hosting the perfect holiday dinner — Photo courtesy of Kelsey Brunner / McQueen Hospitality
Mawa McQueen is a James Beard-nominated and Michelin Guide-recommended chef. In addition to running four rest...

A single road winds through Denali National Park like a river snaking through the wilderness. Historically, tour buses have followed its 92 miles to Kantishna, a small settlement near Wonder Lake. This changed in 2021 when the Pretty Rocks Landslide forced officials to close the road at mile 43. Although there isn’t a firm date for re-opening, park officials expect the road will remain closed until at least 2026.
While this decreased access is certainly a loss, it also creates a unique window...

I can’t get enough of Nashville. I’ve been there for solo trips, romantic getaways, and girls weekends and it never gets old. In fact, I fall a little more in love with Music City each time I visit. There’s something exciting about a city that clutches fiercely to institutions like the Grand Ole Opry yet still makes room for an ever-evolving lineup of new attractions. The kind of place that holds hot chicken...

When I entered my suite at The Riz-Carlton, Naples I put down my suitcase and walked to the balcony. The Florida sun was setting over the ocean and bright pinks, oranges, and reds were melting like wax across the sky. Despite being exhausted from a long day of flying, I didn’t step back inside until the last drop of color flickered into the night. Only then, did I take in the place I’d call home for the next three nights.
I was among the first to stay in this room. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples re...

The Presidio is an urban oasis, an 1,491-acre national park site full of history, art, restaurants, forests, meadows and beaches. This space offers almost unlimited recreation opportunities, yet most people start their visit the same way – gawking at some of San Francisco’s most iconic views. Depending on your location in the park, you’re serenaded with vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, downtown San Francisco and even Yoda (more on that later).
The Presidio sits on the ancestral lan...

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My experience at The Green O begins with a smiling man holding a sign with my name at the airport. I’d like to think it’s because I’m special but every guest at the resort receives complimentary transportation to and from the airport. It’s that kind of place.
My boyfriend and I settle into the back of a luxury Lexus SUV and Hal, our driver, tells us if we’d like our own Lexus to use at the resort, he’ll drop one off. This, too, is included in our stay. He...

There was little doubt I was in Music City when I walked into Thompson Nashville. To my right, a pair of businessmen were leafing through a vinyl record collection against the wall. To my left, a small group of guests in wide-brimmed hats and cowboy boots chatted on leather chairs and velvet sofas. The vibe was stylish and cool. Despite being in my airplane clothes, I felt stylish and cool just being there.
Thompson Nashville is in the heart of The Gulch, one of the city’s trendiest neighborh...

Cowboy up to these dude ranches for Dutton-inspired adventures
By Tamara Gane
July 16, 2024
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If Taylor Sheridan’s "Yellowstone" TV series has you yearning for a taste of cowboy life, you’re not alone. The show has inspired millions of tourists to travel to Montana and Wyoming guest ranches for western-themed vacations.
"Yellowstone" is filmed at C...

A family vacation is more than an ordinary trip — it’s a chance to build memories that will last a lifetime. If you’ve been collecting hotel points, you can whisk your family to a fun-filled escape they’ll never forget.
Savvy travelers can book the best family vacation destinations in the U.S. with points. We’re talking about places like Lake Tahoe, Hawaii, and Orlando, to name a few. Here’s how.
What are hotel points?
Hotel points are a reward for participating in hotel loyalty programs. You...

Capture the magic of summer camp
You’re never too old to yearn for the summer camp experience of horseback riding, archery, swimming, crafts, and roasting s’mores underneath the stars at night. Places like The Resort at Paws Up in Montana and Sundance Resort in Utah capture that magic with an exciting array of activities to appeal to travelers of all stripes.
Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a family resort, or a place to host a multi-generational family vacation, these resorts ...