Fancy bringing some 5-star holiday vibes into your home? We’ve got your ultimate guide to creating luxury accommodations right in your home. After all, who doesn’t wish they could have a hotel staycation right about now. Naturally, turn down service is optional… Thematic Rooms & Declutter Hotel spaces generally have the advantage of being created …
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Driving down the long and winding (steep!) gravel road to Savage River Lodge, I understood why the staff recommends guests have all-wheel drive. If it was raining, like it was the day I visited, a smaller car would have a difficult time driving safely. This property was tucked deep into the forest, away from the …
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The resort area of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic has no shortage of luxury all-inclusive hotels that cater to couples looking for a romantic getaway, or adventurous families looking for fun in the sun. In fact, there are ten five-star hotels in this area of the country. How to choose the one that’s right …
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Savvy travelers know the value of stretching their vacation budget dollars. When we save money on accommodation or airfare, we get to spend more on fun things like museum visits, restaurants, even scenic helicopter rides. It’s a total win-win. When visiting the family-friendly west coast city of Vancouver, travel smarter and save money with a …
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Romantic getaways in Victoria BC are not something that happen a lot once you have kids. Heck, they don’t really happen anywhere for that matter. And yet, we all know how necessary they are. I was once again reminded of this when my husband and I snuck off for a quick overnight on the Victoria Clipper …
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I was 19 when I first spied the lush green roof deck of the Grand Hotel de la Minerve, just past the shadow of the Pantheon in Rome. Then on a student budget, even the notion of an espresso on the roof deck was outrageous, but the elegance of the hotel and the lush roof …
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Buffet lines, sprawling resorts and endless paths that lead to multiple activities may be what some couples are looking for in a destination. It isn’t the relaxing vacation everyone is looking for though, especially when you are traveling with your girlfriends or your husband. Sometimes you just want a boutique experience on a gorgeous beach. …
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A night away is just what this mama needed. Even one close to home. After a 4 o’clock T-ball game, my friend Julie and I packed up and drove a whopping nine miles to stay the night at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Bellevue, WA, which is about 15 minutes from Seattle. We have six …
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Have you ever been intimidated to take your kids to certain cities or countries? I know I have been, especially when our kids were younger. I was never sure it it would be more of a hassle than it’s worth. What we wanted to do and see would not impress the kids and they’d be …
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Lake Charles, Louisiana is a superb weekend retreat for a couple or some friends. History and entertainment, fine dining, a craft brewery and lots of entertainment options abound. Nobody offers finer hospitality than the incomparable L’Auberge Casino and Resort. With over 1000 rooms, there’s space for all – and featuring a casino, festive shopping, an …
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