Places I Know Inside and Out

These aren't rotating deals — they're a few places close to my heart. I've lived and traveled in each one, so if it's on your list, I can help with the details that make all the difference.

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Lived here three years

St. Thomas

“I owned a condo on St. Thomas and lived here full-time for three years. This isn't a place I've visited — it's a place I know, right down to which beach to be on and where to eat after.”

  • The best beaches, restaurants, and where to stay
  • The ferry trick to St. John — bring your rental car right over
  • Protected beaches on National Forest land most people miss
A quiet white-sand beach on St. Thomas

Seventeen winters here

Steamboat Springs

“I came to Steamboat for one winter and stayed seventeen years. My wife grew up here. We know this mountain and this town inside and out.”

  • Where to fly into, where to stay, where to rent gear
  • The best places to eat — on and off the mountain
  • Ski runs matched to your actual skill level, so you don't waste a day
Backcountry skiing outside the resort in Steamboat Springs

Milan to the Amalfi Coast

Italy

“We've traveled Italy end to end — Milan, Florence, Rome, Naples, the Amalfi Coast. I know how to work the trains, where the day trips are worth it, and where to find the best pizza you'll ever eat.”

  • Working the rail system for easy day trips between cities
  • A guided land tour — accommodations and a local guide handled
  • The best pizza you'll ever eat (I know exactly where)
The cliffside town of Positano on Italy's Amalfi Coast

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John Elliott · Travel Advisor