Sarah Breeden

I planned this itinerary for my sister’s bachelorette, and Todos Santos ended up being the perfect backdrop for the kind of celebration we wanted—relaxed, beautiful, and focused on quality time together. Unlike Cabo’s louder party scene, Todos Santos offers a slower, more intentional pace with boutique hotels, incredible food, beach days, and cozy nights in. It’s ideal for the group that still wants margaritas and fun, but prefers sunset dinners, morning walks on the beach, and meaningful moments over crowded clubs and all-night tequila-fueled chaos. It’s the kind of destination that leaves you feeling refreshed instead of needing a vacation from your vacation. Planning thoughtful, personality-driven celebrations like this—whether in Baja or somewhere entirely different—is genuinely one of my favorite types of trips to create, and nothing makes me happier than helping groups celebrate in a way that feels true to them.

A few years back, I needed to go to LA, and decided it would be a fun idea to invite my mom for a mother-daughter trip. I’ve always enjoyed traveling with my mom, but it was rare that it is ever just the two of us. Turns out LA was perfect for a quick sunshine filled get-away, which we both now reminisce about all the time. Time is precious, so when you can spend it with the important people in your life, it’s always worth every penny.

I’ve been coming to Rio de Janeiro for almost eight years after I started dating my now-husband and quickly fell in love with the city. Now, as someone who lives here, I love any opportunity to share how amazing this city is with visitors. This city is rich in culture, beautiful vistas, delicious food, the warmest, most welcoming people, and stunning beaches. Yes, Rio (and more widely, Brazil) is known for its beaches and unique beach culture, but travelers who aren’t beach lovers shouldn’t dismiss visiting. There is plenty to do in Rio that isn’t centered on going to the beach, so please read on.

My sister and I have a tradition of traveling abroad together over Thanksgiving each year. Last year, we chose Vienna—drawn in by the idea of exploring Christmas markets, mulled wine, ornament shopping, and kicking off the holiday season in the most festive. I’d been once before with friends and completely fell for the city—its elegance, the layers of history, the architecture, the cafe culture. Life had other plans, though, and I wasn’t able to join the trip. So instead, I did the next best thing: I put together a guide for her, filled with my favorite spots—cafés, restaurants, and can’t-miss sights, along with the best Christmas markets. It wasn’t quite the same as being there together, but it was my way of tagging along from afar.