Elise Cocozzo

Among many things, New Zealand is an expert at humbling you, making you feel small and making the world feel big. From the waterfalls misting on your face in Milford Sound to the wind in your hair at the Ben Lochmond summit, the south island is exactly all it's cracked up to be and more. If you want to give your heart a snack, book your airfare stat to Queenstown, New Zealand.

I proceeded this leg of the trip with a week in Australia (think Phillip Island penguin parade, wild kangaroo sightings and seriously good Sancerre on the Sydney harbor), but a week in the North Island for hot springs and Māori culture would also do the trick! Sit back and take in my perfect 1-week itinerary, including things to do and places to eat on the southern island of New Zealand.

Among many things, New Zealand is an expert at humbling you, making you feel small and making the world feel big. From the waterfalls misting on your face in Milford Sound to the wind in your hair at the Ben Lochmond summit, the south island is exactly all it's cracked up to be and more. If you want to give your heart a snack, book your airfare to Queenstown, New Zealand.

I proceeded this leg of the trip with a week in Australia (think Phillip Island penguin parade, wild kangaroo sightings and seriously good Sancerre on the Sydney harbor), but a week in the North Island for hot springs and Māori culture would also do the trick! Sit back and take in my perfect one-week itinerary, things to do and places to eat in and around Queenstown, New Zealand.

A true gem of the region, Nepal is a destination steeped in rich history and culture, picture perfect views, incredible cuisine and warm, hospitable people. Home to eight of the world’s tallest mountains and some of the world’s oldest Buddhist and Hindu sights, its ancient cities and natural beauty make it an iconic travel destination. I worked with our amazing partners at Dharma Adventures to curate a 1-week trip to explore several highlights in Nepal and learn from an expert guide who peppered our trip with incredible insight, supreme organization and total warmth. Nepal is a destination where a local team supporting your trip on the ground really makes for a seamless trip. I can’t wait to go back and send friends and family to experience Nepal!

Whether your New York is composed of Meg Ryan visions from “You’ve Got Mail” or your New York is made up of a million ordinary or special moments, I’m convinced that New York lives in many of us. This is just one possible adult-forward itinerary, built for a fairly new visitor to the city, in hopes that you have a mix of “you gotta see it” and “you wouldn’t know unless Elise told you.” Here we go. A perfect New York itinerary (like this one) is thoughtful to location. New York is best seen on foot and nothing ruins a New York City weekend than consecutive 40 minute taxi rides to get from one spot to another.

A quick train ride away from Manhattan, Philadelphia, Baltimore or DC and you'll find yourself in the charming East coast city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania for your perfect weekend getaway. I grew up in this idyllic town featuring history, charm and a food scene that rivals its cosmopolitan neighbors. Whether you have the family in tow or are looking for a romantic getaway for two, Lancaster's old school charm, diverse food scene and true "love your neighbor" culture will entice you to come back again and again.