Spring in New Orleans showered us with a beautiful season filled with gorgeous weather, record-breaking festivals and fundraisers and plenty else to celebrate. While we close out the school year and kick off summer, our minds are filled with dreams of far-off destinations. As you’re planning your getaways, we’ve got you covered with our June issue – from where to go to what to pack.
Our travel feature by Becca Hensley focuses on an array of spectacular destinations that truly offer something for everyone. Many of us have been in a certain uncomfortable position. You’re planning a trip with friends or family and you each have vastly different interests and thoughts on what will make your vacation the most memorable. For some it’s white water rafting and zip lining, while for others it’s starting the day off with relaxing morning yoga, then a light hike, followed by a hang at the pool with a favorite book. We’re here to tell you there is no right or wrong choice. A vacation should be an escape, one that makes you feel your best and offers whatever it is you need at that moment. The locales Becca covers provide a wide range of activities for those seeking high-octane adventures to those who prefer more laid-back choices. And the best part is that there are also “happy medium,” “meet in the middle”-type offerings to take some out of their comfort zones…lightly, while still appeasing others. Rest assured; it is possible to make the trek to a breathtaking nature lovers’ paradise without feeling the pressure to do something you simply don’t want to do.
We continue our summer getaway theme with a skincare feature that discusses what to keep in mind as you hit the road, both while you are traveling and how to recover once home. Rebecca Friedman spoke with local experts who provide excellent tips on what to throw in your bag and how to protect your body’s largest organ in different climates.
Traveling is about immersing yourself in a new culture and really letting yourself escape. In this month’s Wellness column, Molly Kimball offers thoughtful and actionable suggestions to consider how to eat well on the go. It’s not easy, but keeping a few things in mind, can absolutely help with your energy level and mood.
Jyl Benson also brings us a lovely friend green tomato recipe and pairing from Tyler Spreen, Chef de Cuisine at Herbsaint Bar & Restaurant, to celebrate the fathers and father figures in your lives.
We hope, wherever the road takes you this summer, that you’re able to enjoy it to the fullest and make memories that last a lifetime.
