Thinking of spending a weekend in Chicago? Whether it’s a staycation, a vacation or an extended business trip, there are plenty of things to do in the Windy City. Here’s how I enjoyed my weekend, and how you can, too. Guest post from Chicago insider, Rebecca Minton. Also known as my sister. There is nothing as […]
Affordable luxury Caribbean – vacation tips and tricks
Searching for an affordable luxury Caribbean vacation? Here are essential tips and tricks to help you plan a luxury beach holiday on a budget. Who doesn’t love beaches, palm trees and a never ending parade of seafood? When it comes to sky high prices, however, some of the excitement for a 5-star tropical vacation fizzles, so here […]
Luxury Cuba: Paradisus Princesa del Mar blog post
Choosing a luxury Cuba resort? So was I. Did I pick the right hotel? More importantly, is it the right hotel for you? Here’s a detailed Paradisus Princesa del Mar blog post review – the good, the bad and the beautiful A 5-star vacation in Cuba The muscular water aerobics instructor at the Paradisus Princesa del Mar grabbed […]
The Sting of the Dead Sea, Floating in Ein Bokek
When my friend, Rod, leapt out of the salt water with a blood-curdling screech, I realized that a Dead Sea floating expedition can have some unusual side effects on the body It was dark when I arrived in Ein Bokek along with a small group of travel journalists. I’d come a long way to float in the Dead Sea and […]
One day in Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv
If you’re visiting Israel, don’t miss spending one day in Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv, an ancient port city with an updated polish and a turbulent history (For the full Jaffa travel guide scroll down) “Are you coming?” Paule, our guide, calls out to one of the travel writers in our group as, notebook in hand, the […]
Afternoon tea in New York, Langham Place hotel
Update: Oh, rats. Modern Afternoon Tea at Langham Place in New York is no more. Try The Pierre or the Plaza for high tea instead. Think tea and scones are passé? Think again. For afternoon tea in New York with a twist, try the new Modern Afternoon Tea at the Langham Place, New York “Well, certainly I’ll have […]
Review: The Pierre hotel New York
Searching for a New York luxury hotel? I splashed out and went 5-star, so here’s my review: The Pierre hotel It may sound French and be the USA flagship of the luxury Indian Taj hotel brand, but The Pierre hotel is quintessential New York. No, wait. Let me clarify. The Pierre is quintessential insider New […]
How I afford luxury travel; you can, too!
Think the jetsetting lifestyle is only for the rich? Nope. Here’s how I afford luxury travel. Hopefully these travel tips will add a splash of luxury travel to your life, too I was still a budget traveller when the lure of luxury experiences started shimmering before me like some golden filigreed carrot. My first foray into the luxe life started with a small step: […]
Top European Destinations you should see
Asking me what my top European destinations are is like asking me to name my favourite children. And I don’t even have children. As a travel blogger, though, it’s one of the questions I get asked most often, so, in the spirit of loving all children, even the badly behaved toddlers that paint on your ecru walls with your new Trafalgar Rouge Dior […]
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok blog review
When winter hits, or refuses to go away, I dream of Shangri-La and luxury hotels in Thailand. To help you dream, too, here’s my Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok blog review Oh, welcome to the first day of spring in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Much as I like a good blizzard as much as the next person, I […]
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