Let’s start with the sunsets. Tourists descend along the beach like paparazzi to get the perfect shot. And it’s perfect pretty much every night.

Just when I say to myself, “No, I can’t take another beautiful sunset shot.” I pull out my camera. I can't help myself.

Even better are the rainbow-streaked mornings over the Pacific. I kicked myself for not getting out of bed sooner during our stay to watch the magic unfold during the early morning light.

It’s not just the rainbows framing the shot. It’s also how the sun catches the surf, creating lines of blinding white against the blue-gray water.

The Four Seasons Hualalai isn’t responsible for Mother Nature, but it can take credit for creating the perfect environment in which to appreciate it.

The Inn at Little Washington offers many novelties including black truffles shaved over popcorn to kick off its six-course tasting menu.

It’s a dash of proper English sprinkled with a touch of French color and finished off with pure sumptuousness.

Welcome to The Inn at Little Washington. Thanks to a friend’s recommendation, we found the country inn smack dab in the picturesque town of Washington, Virginia. It served as the perfect stopover during our Civil War road trip.

I knew we had chosen our accommodations wisely when we drove through the gates and up the gravel-paved road to Keswick Hall and Golf Club. The crunch beneath our wheels and windshield view of the handsomely designed Italian villa transcended us to another world and time.

Ever since my first trip to Africa, I’ve had a thing for elephants.

I was smitten after watching them romp around in their family units, greet one another with the shake of their trunks and protect their young by positioning them between their legs. They are all heart – and they had a hold of mine.

When it came time to plan our next trip to Africa, I knew I wanted to learn more about these gentle giants. We got our elephant fix and more at Camp Jabulani.