30 things to see & do in New Orleans in 2025

New Orleans is a one-of-a-kind destination that’s home to a rich gumbo: A mix of history, culture, food and music that blends into a kind of unbridled celebration found no place else on Earth. I’ll show you how you can make the most of your time in the Crescent City. We’ll look at great places to eat, sights to see, things to do, fun ways to move about and places to stay in the heart of it all. I’ll also show you what it’s like to arrive from points north on the world-famous southbound City of New Orleans. Whether you’re here in the heat of summer, at the height of Mardi Gras or during the holiday season, New Orleans surprises, but never disappoints. 

Travel Down Under with SkyMiles like me: Australia, New Zealand & French Polynesia

I'll show you how to score unbelievable Delta SkyMiles flights from Los Angeles to South Pacific destinations like Australia, New Zealand and French Polynesia for $100 and 50,000 miles or less. I've done it three years in a row. And I'm anxiously awaiting the latest SkyMiles deal to Delta's newest Down Under destination: Melbourne, Australia. I'll tell you all about my dirt cheap flights to Papeete on Tahiti, the capital of French Polynesia, in 2023, Auckland, New Zealand in 2024 and Brisbane, Australia in 2025. And show you how you can replicate those flights when Delta lands in Melbourne. 

How to turn an LA layover into a beach vacation

If you’ve only got a quick night or two to spend in Los Angeles, this guide is for you. I’ll show you how you can maximize limited time there, exploring a couple of must-see nearby ocean side communities: Beautiful Santa Monica and always thriving Venice Beach. 

3 days Near Hobbiton: Rotorua, Huka Falls, Mount Maunganui & Middle Earth

You can see so much on New Zealand’s North Island in just three days. During my stay in Rotorua and coastal Tauranga, I visited the Hobbiton Movie Set (New Zealand’s number-one tourist attraction), felt the force of Huka Falls near Lake Taupo, walked on suspension bridges high among the Redwood trees, had a ball at Zorb Rotorua and explored all of Mount Maunganui. I’ll show you what I did, where I ate and where I stayed. 

Finding World War II London | A Guide to Monuments, Museums & Historic Sites

If you're fascinated by World War II history, London is an ideal place to learn more about the war that saved the world. The city is filled with monuments, museums and landmarks that tell its story in still vivid detail. Throughout London you can see damage and destruction from the Battle of Britain, the Blitz and the V-2 rocket attacks. In this guide I’ll take you many of those sites, including: The Churchill War Rooms, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the HMS Belfast, Wellington Barracks, Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the Imperial War Museum, Trafalgar Square, 10 Downing Street, the Cenotaph, St. James’s Palace, the Cambridge American Memorial Cemetery, the RAF Bar at the Eagle pub, the Battle of Britain Monument, the Churchill Arms and Dukes Hotel, the birthplace of Bond’s “shaken, not stirred” Vesper martini. Plus, I’ll tell you about several London Walks that add history and perspective to World War II London then and now, including: The Blitz Walk, London Spymasters and the St. Paul’s Cathedral walk. 

Why Christmas in London should be on your bucket list

Visiting London during the Christmas season is a dream for so many. And as bucket list destinations go, Christmastime London doesn’t disappoint. The light displays, Christmas markets and sounds of the season are all around. And the list of holiday activities seems endless. From the amusement ride filled Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park to ice skating rinks at some of the city’s most famous venues, the spirit of Christmas is everywhere. In this video I’ll take you to some of the must-see sights: the London Christmas tree lighting, the Leadenhall Market and Santa Claws at the Natural History Museum. And I’ll tell you about the best thing you can do if you’re there on Christmas Day. 

Comparing Hawaii & French Polynesia: Tahiti, Oahu, Moorea & other islands

The Hawaiian Islands and the islands of French Polynesia share a common heritage. They’re similar in so many ways, but there are big differences, too. If you’re thinking about visiting either or both, this video is for you. I’ll show you what it’s like to eat, sleep and explore these two dream destinations. And I’ll give you practical tips that will help you get the most out your time on these Pacific isles. 

Mississippi’s Gulf Coast | Sea, Space & Everywhere in Between

Mississippi’s gulf coast offers a diverse lineup of fun-filled activities for sun seekers, tourists, star gazers and gamblers alike. Home to charm-filled towns, casino resorts, the world’s longest manmade beach and the Stennis Space Center, the Mississippi coast is nestled between New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama. We’ll spend time in Bay St Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Ocean Springs. And visit the state’s aquarium, several museums and historic sights and see the sun set from Deer Island and other spectacular spots along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. I’ll show you some hotels worth considering and some eateries you might not find on your own.

World’s best Airbnbs offer amazing experiences

From Iceland to Australia, I’ve stayed in nearly fifty of Airbnbs. They changed the way I travel in 2015, allowing me to think outside the hotel box, opening up a world of possibilities that’s enriched my travel experience in unimaginable ways. I’ll show you some of the incredible places I’ve stayed and tell you about the superhosts who’ve more than earned that name. I hope this guide helps as you plan your next trip. Airbnbs mentioned in this video are in: Rome, Isle of Skye, Scotland, French Polynesia, Utah, Maui, the Big Island, Amsterdam, Orlando, Sydney, London, Penzance, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Mallorca, Honolulu, Kauai and Idaho. 

Hawaii's Best Beaches | A Big Island, Oahu, Maui & Kauai Guide

The Hawaiian islands are loaded with spectacular beaches and no two are alike. This is my guide to the must-see beaches on Oahu, the Big Island, Maui and Kauai. I’ll take you to Papakōlea, the Big Island’s green beach, and to Punaluʻu, the island’s black beach. On Oahu, we’ll visit Waimea Bay, Hanauma Bay and Waikiki Beach before hopping over to the windsurfing paradise that is Maui’s Ho’okipa Beach Park. We’ll also see Big Beach and Little Beach on the Valley Island’s south shore. There’s no shortage of beaches on Kauai’s north shore. Its east shore—called the Coconut Coast—is the perfect spot to catch spectacular sunrises and its south shore beaches are ideal for catching Pacific sunsets. 

Celebrate Barcelona 2024 with America’s Cup sailing adventures in San Francisco & Auckland

A few hours at sea on an America's Cup yacht in San Francisco Bay or Auckland, New Zealand will make you feel part of this year's America’s Cup, even if you’re not in Barcelona, as the world’s most prestigious sailing clubs compete for the 37th time in the world’s oldest international sporting competition. 

20 best things to see & do on New Zealand’s north and south islands

You can see and do so much in New Zealand in little more than a week. I’ll show you the 10 things I did on the South Island and the 10 things I did on the North Island in just 8 days by flying between four cities: Queenstown, Christchurch, Rotorua and Auckland.

My adventures include: A thrilling sail through Auckland Harbor on an America’s Cup yacht, a breathtaking flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound, a blockbuster tour through the fantastical Hobbiton on the North Island, an epic TranzAlpine rail journey across the South Island, the spectacular high rise vistas of Auckland’s Sky Tower and the magnificent sunset views of Skyline Queenstown.

Plus, I’ll take you to Fergburger, Arrowtown, the Kawarau Bungee Bridge, the Christchurch Antarctic Center and Tram tour, Huka Falls, the Redwoods Treewalk, Zorb Rotorua, Kuira Park, Mount Maunganui, Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium and the Aukland’s Explorer bus tour. I’ll also show the four places I stayed and how I was able to quickly moved about on these two remarkably different islands, maximizing my limited time here to experience 20 amazingly diverse adventures in little more than a week.

See Christchurch, New Zealand in just 2 days

This is the ultimate two-day guide for first-timers traveling to Christchurch, New Zealand. I'll show you where I stayed and what I did, including the a tour on the city's beloved trams, a visit to the International Antarctic Centre and day-long return trip to Arthur's Pass aboard the TranzAlpine train. Based in a hotel at atrium covered Cathedral Junction, I'll show you how easy it is to visit the city's top sights, including the Botanic Gardens, the art museum, Quake City, the Christchurch Cathedral reconstruction site, the Cardboard Church, High Street and the City Mall, the Avon River and countless shops and restaurants along the way.

You can see so much of London in just 2 days: Top places & best things to do

I’ll show you how to have two great days in London with an easy-to-follow walk around St. James’s Park where you’ll see the city’s biggest sights and I’ll guide you to the best viewing platforms and observation decks in the British capital. You’ll see Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Parliament, Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, St. Martin in the fields, Horse Guards Parade, Wellington Barracks, St. James’s Palace and the Mall, plus the Walkie Talkie, Shard and much more.

Top 10 things to do in Sydney in 2 days: A detailed guide

It’s amazing how much you can see and do in just two days in spectacular Sydney, Australia. With a massive harbor and endless beaches, you’ll no doubt spend most of your time in, on or around water, just as I did. And with so many transportation options, it couldn’t be easier. I’ll show you where I went, what I ate, what I did and how I got there. From fun-filled Bondi Beach to the Sydney Harbor Bridge. From the city’s oldest colonial neighborhood, the Rocks, to wonderful Manly Beach. From the Sydney Tower Eye to the world-famous Opera House. Plus the Coastal Walk from Bondi to Bronte Beach. And Sydney’s extensive, easy to use ferry system. It sounds like a lot, but in Sydney, it’ll feel like a couple of days at the beach.