Carrie Williamson

Williamson is former business travel editor for Leader's Edge.
4 New Things to Buy for Your Fall Trip
Lifestyle 4 New Things to Buy for Your Fall Trip
Must-haves at affordable prices
July 20, 2021
Shop Now, Visit Later
Lifestyle Shop Now, Visit Later
If you can’t make it to New York or New Orleans this fall, lift your spirits w...
July 20, 2021
Cocktails with a Curator
Lifestyle Cocktails with a Curator
The pandemic has spawned several interesting trends in libations.
July 20, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: New Orleans, Louisiana
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: New Orleans, Louisiana
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will welcome fans back in October.
July 20, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: New York, New York
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: New York, New York
Broadway theaters will reopen at full capacity in September.
July 20, 2021
Canned Craft Cocktails: The Perfect Beach Drink
Lifestyle Canned Craft Cocktails: The Perfect Beach Drink
A bartender-quality cocktail in a can? We can dig it.
June 1, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: San Diego, California
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: San Diego, California
If you've ever wanted to learn to sail, here's your ticket.
June 1, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: Montauk, New York
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Montauk, New York
This summer, go beyond the beach.
June 1, 2021
Inspiration for Future Surfing and Sailing Adventures
Lifestyle Inspiration for Future Surfing and Sailing Adventures
Check out these books for your water sports fix.
June 1, 2021
4 Things to Pack for Your Summer Vacay
Lifestyle 4 Things to Pack for Your Summer Vacay
And don't forget the sunscreen.
June 1, 2021
Wine Pods and Socially Distanced Tasting Rooms
Lifestyle Wine Pods and Socially Distanced Tasting Rooms
New COVID-19 protocols for wine tastings.
May 2, 2021
Four Things to Pack for Your Wine Vacay
Lifestyle Four Things to Pack for Your Wine Vacay
We speak from experience.
May 2, 2021
Watch Now, Visit Later
Lifestyle Watch Now, Visit Later
Wine movies are a wonderful way to escape.
May 2, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: Middleburg, Virginia
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Middleburg, Virginia
Northern Virginia wine country is at its best in spring.
May 2, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: Napa, California
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Napa, California
Spring offers ideal weather to explore the Napa Valley—by foot, bike, or horse...
May 2, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: San Antonio
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: San Antonio
The river city is booming with cool rooftops, kayaking and much more.
March 31, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: Indianapolis
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Indianapolis
The crossroads of America offers several great cocktail lounges, eateries, physi...
March 31, 2021
Up Your Cocktail Game
Lifestyle Up Your Cocktail Game
Indulge in spirits of all kind.
March 31, 2021
Four Useful Travel Accessories
Lifestyle Four Useful Travel Accessories
Don’t leave home without them!
March 31, 2021
Four New Museums to Visit Virtually Now
Lifestyle Four New Museums to Visit Virtually Now
These museums span the world and subjects from contemporary art to ancient civil...
March 31, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: Palm Springs Desert
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Palm Springs Desert
Located in California's Coachella Valley, Palm Springs is home to country clubs,...
February 28, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: North Carolina Mountains
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: North Carolina Mountains
Rent a private home and heed the call of the mountains, rivers and waterfalls.
February 28, 2021
Wine Subscriptions For At Home and On The Go
Lifestyle Wine Subscriptions For At Home and On The Go
The wine is shipped directly to your doorstep, a bonus as the pandemic rolls on....
February 28, 2021
Spring Break Beckons
Lifestyle Spring Break Beckons
Your remote work playcation packing list
February 23, 2021
Virtual Field Trips for the Armchair Traveler
Lifestyle Virtual Field Trips for the Armchair Traveler
Entertaining learning experiences for the whole family...online, of course!
February 23, 2021
Mocktails Never Looked So Good
Lifestyle Mocktails Never Looked So Good
Everyone needs a Dry January reset after “The Year of Drinking Dangerously”
January 19, 2021
Kick Off the New Year On the Right Foot
Lifestyle Kick Off the New Year On the Right Foot
One of America's top destination spas should do the trick.
January 15, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
A getaway for your mind, body and soul.
January 15, 2021
Stay, Eat, Do: Cal-a-Vie Health Spa
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Cal-a-Vie Health Spa
This wellness destination spa and retreat is calling your name.
January 15, 2021
Spa Vacation Planning 101
Lifestyle Spa Vacation Planning 101
Your packing list made simple.
January 15, 2021
The Spa Life at Home
Lifestyle The Spa Life at Home
Not ready to travel yet? Recreate the spa life at home with these beauty and wel...
January 15, 2021
Champagne Toast, Anyone?
Lifestyle Champagne Toast, Anyone?
This holiday season, raise a glass to James Bond.
November 30, 2020
Therapy for the Pandemic Blues
Lifestyle Therapy for the Pandemic Blues
Many Caribbean islands are now reopening to tourists.
November 30, 2020
Stay, Eat, Do: The Caribbean
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: The Caribbean
Escape the pandemic blues at two of the Caribbean’s more remote islands.
November 30, 2020
Order Now, Dine Later
Lifestyle Order Now, Dine Later
Tired of carryout from your hometown eateries? Order dinner online at Goldbelly....
November 30, 2020
Beach Trip, Please
Lifestyle Beach Trip, Please
Stay high and dry at the beach with these five things
November 30, 2020
Winter Cocktails for Après Ski or Après Work
Lifestyle Winter Cocktails for Après Ski or Après Work
No skiing required.
October 29, 2020
Check Out Before Checking In
Lifestyle Check Out Before Checking In
Virtually tour these five new hotels.
October 29, 2020
Skiing in the Time of COVID
Lifestyle Skiing in the Time of COVID
Ski resorts are gearing up for the 2020-2021 season with new protocols to mainta...
October 29, 2020
Stay, Eat, Shop: Ski Resorts
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Shop: Ski Resorts
See you at the slopes...appropriately distanced, of course.
October 29, 2020
Ski Vacation in Your Future?
Lifestyle Ski Vacation in Your Future?
Here’s one thing to do and three things to pack for an enjoyable trip.
October 29, 2020
Fly Private, Do Safely
Lifestyle Fly Private, Do Safely
If you can't sit around any longer, here's how to travel.
September 25, 2020
5 Products for Safe and Pleasant Travels
Lifestyle 5 Products for Safe and Pleasant Travels
Don't leave home without them!
September 24, 2020
Watch Now, Travel Later
Lifestyle Watch Now, Travel Later
Exploring new cuisines is one of the great joys of travel...arguably one of the ...
September 24, 2020
Travel to the Islands Without Leaving Your Home
Lifestyle Travel to the Islands Without Leaving Your Home
Tiki drinks, anyone?
September 24, 2020
Traveling During Troublesome Times
Lifestyle Traveling During Troublesome Times
Our best advice: if you must travel, plan ahead.
September 24, 2020
Stay, Eat, Do: Sophisticated Seclusion
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Sophisticated Seclusion
No matter your style of travel, there are plenty of spaces to explore in the gre...
August 20, 2020
Places with Space
Lifestyle Places with Space
Because travel for the foreseeable future may be a good, old-fashioned road trip...
August 20, 2020
Beer in the Time of Corona
Lifestyle Beer in the Time of Corona
Until you’re traveling again, fill your fridge with unique craft beers you can...
August 20, 2020
Read Now, Travel Later
Lifestyle Read Now, Travel Later
Assuage your ennui and find inspiration for future trips reading these classic t...
August 20, 2020
The Office Now and Later
Lifestyle The Office Now and Later
Five products for working from home that you can use at the office
August 20, 2020
Stay, Eat, Do: Festing in Place
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Festing in Place
Order all of your fest food through Goldbelly at goldbelly.com.
July 9, 2020
Travel the World One Cocktail at a Time
Lifestyle Travel the World One Cocktail at a Time
Impress your guests with these legendary hotel bar cocktails.
July 9, 2020
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Lifestyle Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Group therapy for music lovers.
July 9, 2020
The Hotel Life at Home
Lifestyle The Hotel Life at Home
Six things you can do at home to recreate the hotel life.
July 9, 2020
Wellness Now & Then
Lifestyle Wellness Now & Then
Five products to maintain wellness at home and when you're back on the road.
July 9, 2020
Stay, Eat, Do: Family Vacations
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Family Vacations
Dreaming of your next great escape while you're stuck at home may be the boost y...
May 26, 2020
Virtual Wine Tasting
Lifestyle Virtual Wine Tasting
Stay-at-home orders don't seem so bad anymore.
May 26, 2020
Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Lifestyle Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Planning a vacation now to someplace special for next year will give everyone so...
May 26, 2020
Travel Virtually with These Four Fun Family Activities
Lifestyle Travel Virtually with These Four Fun Family Activities
Our armchair traveler series continues.
May 19, 2020
Planning Your Next Escape
Lifestyle Planning Your Next Escape
The pleasure you need now.
April 28, 2020
Stay, Eat, Do: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
A year-round wonderland.
April 27, 2020
Stay, Eat, Do: Great Smoky Mountains
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Great Smoky Mountains
There's nothing like mountain living.
April 27, 2020
Satiate Your Wanderlust at Home
Lifestyle Satiate Your Wanderlust at Home
In the time of coronavirus, we are all armchair travelers.
April 27, 2020
Homebody
Lifestyle Homebody
Three things to make staying at home at little more pleasant.
April 27, 2020
Party Like It's 1999...in Miami Beach
Lifestyle Party Like It's 1999...in Miami Beach
South Beach knows how to throw a party.
March 30, 2020
A Grand Setting Meets a Good Time in Miami Beach
Lifestyle A Grand Setting Meets a Good Time in Miami Beach
If Miami Beach is on your bucket list, be sure to soak in these Morris Lapidus l...
March 30, 2020
Stay, Eat, Do: Miami Beach
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Miami Beach
Beachfront luxury
March 30, 2020
Stylish Traveler
Lifestyle Stylish Traveler
Iconic luggage for all your travel needs.
March 27, 2020
Up In The Air
Lifestyle Up In The Air
Three must-haves to carry on when you’re flying high.
March 1, 2020
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park Turns 150
Lifestyle San Francisco's Golden Gate Park Turns 150
April 2020 marks 150 years after the California legislature created Golden Gate ...
March 1, 2020
Stay, Eat, Do: San Francisco
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: San Francisco
San Francisco offers a feast for the senses.
March 1, 2020
In High Spirits, San Francisco Style
Lifestyle In High Spirits, San Francisco Style
Looking for the world's best cocktail menu? Look no further than San Francisco.
March 1, 2020
Stay, Eat, Do: Washington, D.C.
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Washington, D.C.
Three Michelin-starred restaurants have helped put D.C. on the foodie map.
January 16, 2020
Shaking Up the Bar Scene in D.C.
Lifestyle Shaking Up the Bar Scene in D.C.
Introducing a new generation of interns, politicians, and visitors to craft cock...
January 15, 2020
Washington, D.C.: Reaching New Heights
Lifestyle Washington, D.C.: Reaching New Heights
President Kennedy's vision lives on at The REACH, a new 21st-century cultural ca...
January 15, 2020
Cruising
Lifestyle Cruising
With the launch of these three new ships, cruising just got a lot more interesti...
January 15, 2020
Stay, Eat, Do: Aspen
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Aspen
Aspen offers more than premier skiing.
December 2, 2019
The Weekend Bag
Lifestyle The Weekend Bag
Check out the latest in weekend bags for easy-breezy travel.
December 2, 2019
Wine & Dine Colorado, Post Slopes
Lifestyle Wine & Dine Colorado, Post Slopes
Each of Colorado's mountains offers a unique après-ski scene.
November 27, 2019
Aspen, Colorado: Ski 2020
Lifestyle Aspen, Colorado: Ski 2020
With ski season upon us, there's no better place to be than Colorado.
November 27, 2019
Detroit's Love of Libations
Lifestyle Detroit's Love of Libations
From craft beer to artisinal liquors from local farms, Detroit has a variety of ...
November 1, 2019
Detroit: The Dream Is Now
Lifestyle Detroit: The Dream Is Now
Five years after emerging from bankruptcy, Detroit’s positive energy is palpab...
November 1, 2019
The Bahamas: Open for Business
Lifestyle The Bahamas: Open for Business
Help the Bahamas recover by checking into one of these three sublime hotels that...
November 1, 2019
Stay, Eat, Do: Detroit
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do: Detroit
The Motor City has something for everyone.
November 1, 2019
Travel Clothing with Style & Substance
Lifestyle Travel Clothing with Style & Substance
Common-sense style on the go
October 11, 2019
Eat, Sleep, Do: Dallas
Lifestyle Eat, Sleep, Do: Dallas
Stiff competition among local eats means good things for hungry travelers.
October 11, 2019
5
Lifestyle 5 "Dallas" Things to Do in Dallas
Can't Miss Highlights
October 2, 2019
The 'DALLAS' in Dallas
Lifestyle The 'DALLAS' in Dallas
Whether you want to relive the show's glory days or modernize, Dallas has you co...
October 2, 2019
Stay, Eat, Do > Paris
Lifestyle Stay, Eat, Do > Paris
Try these hotel, restaurant and entertainment options.
August 15, 2019
New Hotels Around the World
Lifestyle New Hotels Around the World
Hot spots to stay in North America, Europe and Asia
August 15, 2019
Le Weekend in Paris
Lifestyle Le Weekend in Paris
Turning every corner is a feast for the senses.
August 14, 2019
Paris's Grand Hotel Bars
Lifestyle Paris's Grand Hotel Bars
Indulge in couture cocktails.
August 14, 2019
Stay and Do > African Safaris
Lifestyle Stay and Do > African Safaris
Four options for the adventurer-in-waiting
July 12, 2019
Carry on, Carry-ons
Lifestyle Carry on, Carry-ons
Our picks for summer 2019 travel
July 12, 2019
South Africa Wines: An Underdog Story
Lifestyle South Africa Wines: An Underdog Story
In vino veritas
July 12, 2019
Out of Africa
Lifestyle Out of Africa
African safaris can make you feel alive while helping with local conservation.
July 11, 2019
Over-The-Rhine
Lifestyle Over-The-Rhine
Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine district has emerged from near desolation.
May 23, 2019
Nice: One of Minneapolis' Many Charms
Lifestyle Nice: One of Minneapolis' Many Charms
With national rankings for everything from its orchestra to its parks, Minneapol...
April 22, 2019
In Fine Fashion
Lifestyle In Fine Fashion
Headed to London? Don’t worry about Brexit. Just put your head down and head o...
March 27, 2019
Savor the Flavor of New Orleans
Lifestyle Savor the Flavor of New Orleans
The city’s culinary horizons are expanding beyond the traditional.
March 1, 2019
Our Washington, D.C.
Lifestyle Our Washington, D.C.
We couldn’t resist tapping into our own local experts to cap off our coverage ...
January 23, 2019
The Wharf
Lifestyle The Wharf
It’s time to check out D.C.’s new waterfront playground.
January 22, 2019
V.I.P. in Puerto Vallarta
Lifestyle V.I.P. in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is full of history and romance and prime for making mem...
November 30, 2018
Allen Ladd's Mobile, Alabama
Lifestyle Allen Ladd's Mobile, Alabama
From architecture to cuisine, “Port City” is somewhat of a melting pot.
November 30, 2018
Reinventing Beantown
Lifestyle Reinventing Beantown
Boston is under construction, with new business, restaurants and hotels adding t...
November 1, 2018
Jochen Köerner's Frankfurt, Germany
Lifestyle Jochen Köerner's Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt is Germany’s most international city (OK, I’ll include Berlin, too...
October 31, 2018
Living Is Easy in Sydney
Lifestyle Living Is Easy in Sydney
With more than 70 beaches, life’s a breeze in this global city.
September 28, 2018
Dwight W. Andrus IV's, Lafayette, Louisiana
Lifestyle Dwight W. Andrus IV's, Lafayette, Louisiana
As the heart of Acadiana (Cajun Country) our residents truly enjoy “joie de vi...
September 27, 2018
Aruba: Two Islands in One
Lifestyle Aruba: Two Islands in One
Aruba offers surprising adventures if you look past the typical tourist spots.
August 30, 2018
Pedro Matthynssens' Antwerp, Belgium
Lifestyle Pedro Matthynssens' Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp’s Central Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, the world’s most beautiful ra...
August 30, 2018
Enrique Acevedo Schwabe's Bogota, Colombia
Lifestyle Enrique Acevedo Schwabe's Bogota, Colombia
Bogotá is a diverse metropolitan city that has a wide range of gastronomical, c...
July 18, 2018
Napa: Open for Business
Lifestyle Napa: Open for Business
After wildfires hit hard in 2017, Napa Valley wineries have emerged largely ok.
July 18, 2018
Reed Smith's Denver, Colorado
Lifestyle Reed Smith's Denver, Colorado
Denver isn’t a fly-over city anymore. We have an exciting downtown, great publ...
May 31, 2018
Polo Anyone? It's Palm Beach
Industry Polo Anyone? It's Palm Beach
Palm Beach, Florida, is a tiny town with big names.
May 31, 2018
José Manuel Fonseca's Porto, Portugal
Lifestyle José Manuel Fonseca's Porto, Portugal
Porto is a charming, small city, where life is very easy. We have great food, ni...
May 1, 2018
Chilling by the Chicago River
Lifestyle Chilling by the Chicago River
The newly finished Chicago Riverwalk is part of a 15-year project that has turne...
May 1, 2018
Jerry Sullivan's Los Angeles, California
Lifestyle Jerry Sullivan's Los Angeles, California
There are new restaurants, hotels and attractions. It’s a safe city and a grea...
March 30, 2018
Soulful Memphis
Lifestyle Soulful Memphis
History is all part of the soul of Memphis, Tennessee.
March 30, 2018
Traveler’s Briefcase: March 2018
Lifestyle Traveler’s Briefcase: March 2018
Mark & Graham pouches, Audi Q5s, and a luxury retreat in China
February 28, 2018
Martin Rhodes' Little Rock, Arkansas
Lifestyle Martin Rhodes' Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock has all the advantages of a larger city and the community atmosphere...
February 27, 2018
San Antonio Is 2018’s “It” City
Lifestyle San Antonio Is 2018’s “It” City
The city is celebrating its 300th anniversary, right in time for RIMS!
February 27, 2018
Traveler's Briefcase: January/February 2018
Lifestyle Traveler's Briefcase: January/February 2018
Scandinavian hot spots, breakfast at Tiffany’s and Priority Pass
February 21, 2018
David Paddison's Savannah, Georgia
Lifestyle David Paddison's Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is a small, distinctively southern town that has a cosmopolitan, big-ci...
January 24, 2018
Baltimore: Old Is New Again
Lifestyle Baltimore: Old Is New Again
Baltimore balances its rich history with modern sensibilities.
January 24, 2018
James Roe's Indianapolis, Indiana
Lifestyle James Roe's Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is clean, friendly and family focused.
December 4, 2017
On the Waterfront, Off the Grid
Lifestyle On the Waterfront, Off the Grid
Three miles off of Key West is Stock Island, an emerging luxury destination.
December 4, 2017
Raising Arizona
Lifestyle Raising Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona is an up-and-coming wine destination.
October 27, 2017
Marek Kalbáč's Prague, Czech Republic
Lifestyle Marek Kalbáč's Prague, Czech Republic
Prague’s strategic position in the middle of Europe makes traveling across the...
October 27, 2017
Yorck Hillegaart's Hamburg, Germany
Lifestyle Yorck Hillegaart's Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg is a dynamic, open-minded metropolis with all its qualities but still pr...
October 2, 2017
Vegas Will Shine On
Lifestyle Vegas Will Shine On
Despite the horrible attack that just occurred, Las Vegas remains strong and vib...
October 2, 2017
Robert Harrison's St. Louis, Missouri
Lifestyle Robert Harrison's St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is a great big little city.
September 5, 2017
100 Years!
Lifestyle 100 Years!
The Broadmoor will be celebrating its 100th birthday in 2018.
September 5, 2017
What’s New at The Broadmoor?
Lifestyle What’s New at The Broadmoor?
From pickleball to Christmas among the clouds, check out these new offerings fro...
August 17, 2017
Damien Honan's Melbourne, Australia
Lifestyle Damien Honan's Melbourne, Australia
The number of new restaurants and bars opening literally every day is staggering...
July 24, 2017
Atlanta Rising Up
Lifestyle Atlanta Rising Up
With a new stadium, new ballpark and several major sporting events on tap, Atlan...
July 24, 2017
To Canada with Love
Lifestyle To Canada with Love
Toronto is commemorating the Canadian Confederation’s 150th birthday with a ye...
May 30, 2017
Phil Rigueur's Hartford, Connecticut
Lifestyle Phil Rigueur's Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is known as New England’s rising star. It’s a smaller city but has ...
May 30, 2017
Karen Gustin's Lincoln, Nebraska
Lifestyle Karen Gustin's Lincoln, Nebraska
We Lincolnites pride ourselves in having one of the friendliest cities in the Un...
April 28, 2017
Something Old, Something New
Lifestyle Something Old, Something New
New Orleans melds tradition with modern touches.
April 28, 2017
Anthony Kuczinski's Princeton, New Jersey
Lifestyle Anthony Kuczinski's Princeton, New Jersey
Midway between New York City and Philadelphia, Princeton is more laid back, but ...
March 31, 2017
A Bull Market
Lifestyle A Bull Market
Lower Manhattan is in an upswing.
March 31, 2017
Jason Bogart's Des Moines, Iowa
Lifestyle Jason Bogart's Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines is definitely upbeat. There is a lot of development happening in our ...
March 1, 2017
INDULGE: Beer Is Back in Birmingham
Lifestyle INDULGE: Beer Is Back in Birmingham
German immigrant Philipp Schillinger opened Birmingham’s first brewery in 1884...
March 1, 2017
Roll Tide Roll
Lifestyle Roll Tide Roll
Birmingham, Alabama is coming into its own.
March 1, 2017