Author Archives: Ourisman Travel
A weekend in Boston
My husband and I spent the past weekend in Boston to celebrate a friend’s birthday. I moved to Boston in 2004 to study at Boston University and the city had a strong hold on me; I ended up staying for … finish reading A weekend in Boston
Posted in Food, Hotel Reviews, Trip Ideas
Tagged Boston, Cambridge, East Coast, Hotel, restaurants, Weekend Getaway
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Botswana on Safari
Politically and Geographically, Botswana is a unique country in Africa and it offers an equally unique safari experience. Water is always an important element on any safari: where there is water, there will be animals! In Botswana, this relationship is … finish reading Botswana on Safari
Posted in Africa/Safari
Tagged Adventure Travel, Africa/Safari, Botswana, Kalahari, Linyanti, Okavango Delta, Savuti River, Wilderness Safaris
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Photo Tour of London and English Countryside
I recently spend 2 weeks touring Luxury hotels in London and visiting with friends in The Cotswolds and came home with some great photos! Click through to Flickr to read my notes in the captions. Some highlights of the trip: … finish reading Photo Tour of London and English Countryside
Posted in Europe, Hotel Reviews
Tagged Cotswolds, family destination, Four Seasons, hotel review, London, pictures, Red Carnation, UK travel
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Four Seasons UK: Town & Country
The Four Seasons has three hotels on offer in the United Kingdom: Hampshire, London Park Lane, and Canary Wharf. These three properties are each very unique and different from the other, which provides a little something for every taste or … finish reading Four Seasons UK: Town & Country
Posted in Europe, Hotel Reviews
Tagged England, Four Seasons, London, UK
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Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
I’ve just returned from a relaxing and luxurious weekend at Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico. This 115 room, 1,400 acre resort is absolutely unique to the Caribbean and definitely worth a visit. You can view all of … finish reading Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Posted in Beaches, Hotel Reviews
Tagged Caribbean, dorado beach, hotel review, Puerto Rico, Ritz-Carlton, romantic destination
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Birds on Safari
One of the most surprising parts of my safari experiences was how much I loved the birds! When starting off on safari with a check list of the things you want to see, most people are looking for the big … finish reading Birds on Safari
Posted in Africa/Safari
Tagged Adventure Travel, Africa/Safari, Kenya, pictures, South Africa
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Dreaming of Malcolm’s Beach, Turks and Caicos
The first day of spring is 79 days away! Having grown up in the freezing cold of northern Illinois, I like to think I’m pretty thick skinned. But, DC temperatures dropped to 30°F last night and that was it. I’m … finish reading Dreaming of Malcolm’s Beach, Turks and Caicos
Posted in Beaches, Hotel Reviews
Tagged Aman, Amanyara, Beach vacation, Caribbean, Hotel, Malcolmb's beach, Turks + Caicos
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Introducing the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
The Four Seasons Serengeti, the first safari lodge from the hotel company, is now accepting reservations for arrivals from January 1, 2013. This is an exciting option that will offer a very unique experience in the Serengeti. Nestled in the … finish reading Introducing the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Posted in Africa/Safari
Tagged Adventure Travel, Africa/Safari, Four Seasons, Serengeti, Tanzania
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The Big Five
Game hunters first classified the big five with the idea of “hunt or be hunted.” These were the most dangerous game to hunt. These days, most of the shooting on safari is done with a camera and the big five … finish reading The Big Five
Posted in Africa/Safari
Tagged Adventure Travel, Africa/Safari, Kenya, pictures, South Africa
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Kenya: Sirikoi Review
If mobile tented camping is a bit too rustic for you, there are other ways to see and enjoy the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. One of my favorite lodges that we visited during my trip to Kenya, Sirikoi oozes with gracious … finish reading Kenya: Sirikoi Review
Posted in Africa/Safari, Hotel Reviews
Tagged Africa/Safari, hotel review, Kenya, villas
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