Category Archives: Hotel Reviews
Belmond Maroma, Riviera Maya
Most famous as having THE best beach in Riviera Maya, the Belmond Maroma is the complete package for luxury travelers looking to immerse themselves in the destination while enjoying personal, polished service. Continue reading
Posted in Beaches, Hotel Reviews, Mexico
Tagged Belmond, Latin America, Mexico, Riviera Maya, romantic destination, Virtuoso
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The Luxury Hotels of Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Centrally located along the Riviera Maya Coastline, the Mayakoba complex is home to four luxury resorts. The four luxury hotels of Mayakoba are the Andaz, Fairmont, the Rosewood, and the Banyan Tree. All hotels except Fairmont are part of Virtuoso, share one golf … finish reading The Luxury Hotels of Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Posted in Beaches, Hotel Reviews, Mexico
Tagged family destination, Family Travel, Hotel, hotel review, Hyatt, Latin America, Mayakoba, Mexico, pictures, Riviera Maya, Virtuoso
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Viceroy Riviera Maya
As soon as you pull up to the entry of this resort, you are absorbed into the jungle and you know you are entering a magical place. Your immersion into this new world is punctuated by a welcome ceremony from a Mayan Shaman. As you close your eyes to accept his blessing and breathe in the aroma of the incense, you know you have arrived. Now, you are on vacation! Continue reading
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Tagged Hotel, hotel review, Latin America, Mexico, romantic destination, Virtuoso
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Getting to know the Hotel Amigo and Brussels, Belgium
Brussels is incredibly accessible and easy to get to from the east coast and, as I discovered on my brief visit, there is so much to see and do! Chocolate and Beer tasting, historic tours, shopping, and more. And at the center of it all is the charming Hotel Amigo. Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Hotel Reviews
Tagged beer tasting, Belgium, Brussels, chocolate tasting, hotel review, Rocco Forte
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Introducing Starwood Luxury Privileges
The new Starwood Luxury Privileges program is a very exciting opportunity for us to add even more value to your hotel stays. Now, every Starwood luxury hotel, that means every St. Regis, Luxury Collection, and W hotels, is offering exclusive amenities to our clients. Continue reading
Posted in Hotel Reviews, Travel Industry and Ourisman Travel
Tagged East Coast, hotel review, Luxury Collection, Luxury Privileges, Napa Valley, NYC, St. Regis, Starwood, Virtuoso, W hotels, W Times Sq. New York City
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The Luxury Hotels of Costa Rica
The luxury hotels of Costa Rica: our thoughts on El Silencio, Nayara, and the Four Seasons Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Hotel Reviews
Tagged Adventure Travel, Central America, Costa Rica, family destination, Family Travel, Four Seasons, hiking, Hotel, hotel review, Latin America
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Montreal Winter Festivals
I recently returned from a fall trip to Montreal to visit my daughter who is a junior at McGill University. Why she choose Montreal vs staying in Berkeley, California, is beyond me! But it does give me the chance to … finish reading Montreal Winter Festivals
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The Four Seasons Hotels of Hawaii
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Hawaii on an educational trip with The Four Seasons Hotels of Hawaii. Over the course of a week we visited the Four Seasons properties in Maui, Lanai, and The Big Island. Hawaii has … finish reading The Four Seasons Hotels of Hawaii
Posted in Hawaii, Hotel Reviews
Tagged Big Island, Four Seasons, Hawaii, hotel review, Lanai, Maui, Round Up
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Vumbura Plains: Private Botswana Safari
One of my strongest memories from my time in Botswana was the scent of wild sage filling the air. Even when I’m cooking with sage, I am immediately transported back to Botswana, and Vumbura Plains in particular. Vumbura Plains is … finish reading Vumbura Plains: Private Botswana Safari
Posted in Africa/Safari, Hotel Reviews
Tagged Adventure Travel, Africa/Safari, Botswana, Okavango Delta, pictures, Wilderness Safaris
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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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