Karin Leperi is an award-winning writer and photographer with bylines in over 80 publications that include print, broadcast, and internet media. Outlets include Islands Magazine, American Cowboy, Blue Ridge Country, Mexico Traveler Magazine, GEICO Now, Aviation for Women, Doll Reader, Baltimore, Mississippi, Pique, and a whole lot more. A gypsy at heart, she has traveled to 82 countries and is still counting. Specialties include travel, culture, cuisine, nature and lifestyle.
Keswick Hall at Monticello is a gem fit for royalty. The Tuscan-style luxury hotel is situated in the midst of rolling green hills and thoroughbred horse farms with the Blue Ridge Mountains serving as a scenic backdrop. It really doesn’t get any pret... Go to Article
With the smoky Blue Ridge Mountains as a scenic backdrop and rolling verdant hills as a hallmark, it really doesn't get any prettier than the countryside around Charlottesville, Virginia. Thomas Jefferson knew that well when he decided to build and l... Go to Article
With warmer weather creeping around the corner, relaxing and rejuvenating trips to the spa are high on my list. So I choose Carlsbad, California — a quaint and charming coastal city that exudes boutique sophistication yet easily embraces West Coast c... Go to Article
It used to be that anyone who found themselves flying to the “Land of Enchantment” (aka New Mexico) would need to travel about an hour northeast of Albuquerque and head to Santa Fe in order to enjoy a sophisticated culinary scene. That is no longer t... Go to Article
Classical elegance with award-winning service defines Islington, an 11-room boutique accommodation located in one of the finest neighborhoods in Hobart, Tasmania. With a commanding view of Mt. Wellington, this five-star guesthouse was built in 1847 i... Go to Article
Located in the Gulf of Mexico, about 50 miles south of Houston, Galveston Island in Texas offers a balmy almost tropical climate where you can do one-of-a-kind things to create memories of a lifetime. Though the island is only 32 miles long and two-a... Go to Story
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