Teresa Rodriguez Williamson

Most mothers would agree that they need a vacation after the family vacation. Between trying to get everyone packed, organizing the tickets, making reservations and caring for the kids, a vacation is anything but. That's all about to change, thanks to some smart resorts and hotels in North America and...

Louis Vuitton, Prada, BMW, international sailors, yachts, champagne and celebrities -- these are a few of the things that make The America's Cup one of the most prestigious yacht races in the world. But here in San Francisco, the focus has been on city politics, the bird population...

In a rare opportunity, I got the chance to meet the fashion designer who has been rocking the world of haute couture since the seventies. Indeed, when first launched, his style of gritty-street-verve-meets-high-fashion was met with more apprehension than applause. But now, Jean Paul Gaultier is a fashion legend and...

Gone are the days where I would find a pair of Manolo Blahniks under my Christmas tree. Hell, since I had a baby, I can't fit into a pair of stilettos anymore anyway. Nor can I sausage my new baby body into cute, tight cocktail dresses. So Santa, please take...

Three hours northwest of the frenetic haze of Cancun's Hotel Strip floats a tiny island that is a sanctuary to Whale Sharks and pink flamingos. Lost in the quiet, tropical bliss of the Caribbean Sea, Holbox Island has been a natural refuge for both animals and humans for centuries. The...

It's been five painful, mind-numbing months of breast-feeding my daughter. While I was still pregnant and completely naïve, I proclaimed that I would solely breast feed my daughter for at least a year. Well, three weeks into the job I was ready to quit. But I continued with the hope...

Easy, breezy. Getting a passport for your baby is super simple and should be mandatory. Especially for parents who encourage independence and exploration for themselves and their children. The task can seem overwhelming, but it is actual quite painless if you have all the pieces you need to file. So...

The Cook Islands' vaka (canoe) set sail from New Zealand in April alongside several other vakas representing other Polynesian nations. The journey was to honor Polynesian culture and revive traditional respect for the ocean by using celestial navigation propelled by the wind, sun and solar electrified motors. Although the voyage...

Ready to step into summer with a super-charged positive attitude? Here are 9 activities that are guaranteed to get you motivated, reconnected and excited. Some are week-long vacations, others are just day trips, but one thing is for sure, you will leave feeling refreshed, satisfied, and renewed.

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With websites like tripadvisor.com, orbitz.com, expedia.com and the numerous others that are promising incredible discounts on random hotel rooms, hotels are working extra hard to get guests' attention and create loyality. Travelers looking for...

Less than two hours north of San Francisco is a tiny town called Hopland. As its name suggests, decades ago it was a bustling community of beer makers, but those glory days have passed and Hopland disappeared into oblivion. But with the rise of organic wines and biodynamic farming, Hopland...

With three young children and a husband, you would think that the last thing a successful entrepreneur like Caryn Seidman-Becker would want to do is invest in the bankrupt biometric security company CLEARcard. But she did. Along with her business partner Ken Cornick, they bought 40% of the...

I had a business trip to Atlanta a few weeks ago and the thought of going to Atlanta was anything but inspiring. Well, that was until I got there. As I was pulling up to the St. Regis in Buckhead (the Beverly Hills of the South), Jennifer Aniston...

Ah, holiday travel is about to heat up in the next few weeks. Along with canceled flights and grumpy relatives, you can expect an uncomfortable plane ride. But don't fret because I have found some great products that will make your flight much more comfortable. What's great is many of...

Just south of Cancún, life slows down and the world of luxury and privacy rein supreme. Hidden amongst the mangroves and cenotes are resorts and hotels that move to a slower rhythm than those in other parts of the world. With soft sandy dunes, crystal clear waters and empty beaches,...

Elin had frisky Tiger, Sandra had daring Jesse, Elizabeth had Senator John, and now these lovely ladies are reeling from getting jilted by their men. As someone who is also in the melee of a marital meltdown, I know what it feels like. Luckily I get to travel for a...

You might be surprised to find out what some of the world's top travelers' favorite iPhone apps happen to be. Ironically, many of their apps of choice have little or nothing to do with actually traveling. And as for the types of apps that have been deemed worthy, all have...

For the past 40 years, Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22, it's the one day of the year where the world is supposed to stop, take a smog-filled breath and think about how we can make positive changes in sustainability, climate policy, energy efficiency, and renewable...

Silent Bob actor, Kevin Smith, has tweeted about his embarrassment after being kicked off a Southwest Airline flight for being too fat. Let's talk about physics. Airplanes fly in the air because there are certain indelible laws of gravity and physics. For example: the airplane is going to...

A few weeks ago, I decided to go to Europe to visit my friends. I had enough miles for a free ticket, and I planned on staying with my friends across Europe, so I figured that the trip was going to be cheap and easy. These two words, I have...