Ancient temples, a journey down the Nile and a sunrise at the Pyramids—Egypt was every bit as magical as I imagined, and far more moving than I expected.

Foggy redwood forests, dramatic coastline, charming little towns and wonderful wine—these are some of my favorite places to explore, eat and taste along the Mendocino coast and Anderson Valley.

The London I love—long walks through the parks, art and design, fabulous restaurants, great pubs, Bond Street shopping and a few rituals I return to again and again.

Just a few hours from the Bay Area, Yosemite remains one of my favorite California escapes. From waterfalls and giant sequoias to Tunnel View, The Ahwahnee and even skiing at Badger Pass, these are the experiences that keep drawing me back.

Paris is my favorite city in the world. This is how I like to experience it—long walks along the Seine, Impressionist art, beautiful gardens, fabulous shopping, cocktails and plenty of time to wander.

My New York is downtown—SoHo, the Village and Tribeca, early walks along the Hudson, art, fabulous food, creative energy and just enough uptown glamour.

My approach to Las Vegas—fabulous hotels, memorable restaurants, designer shopping, spectacular entertainment and enough downtime to actually enjoy it.

Caftans, swimsuits, easy dresses and plenty of accessories—the pieces that always earn a place in my suitcase for a beach vacation

From Malibu and Laguna Beach to Cape Cod, the Hamptons and Miami—five summer destinations I return to for beaches, food, shopping and that unmistakable vacation feeling.