Accommodation
Hawaii Culture: Inspiration In An Unlikely Place
Typically if I’m opting for a hotel over a hostel I go for a boutique property over a big brand in order to have a more local, personalized experience. On a recent trip to Big Island in Hawaii, however, I was pleasantly surprised by the Hawaii culture offerings on hand at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort…Read more...
Moving Experiences: Hiking Safaris In Australia
“Did I miss the turn?” Rainer pulls out the map, confused. We’ve been driving passed meadows of sheep, cows and hills rolling like gentle ribbons of green. Driving the Great Ocean Road, we’ve taken a detour into the country, eager to spend some time in enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. After re-reading the directions,…Read more...
Luxury Hotels Starting At $100 Per Night During Hotel Week NYC
Visiting New York City can be tough on the wallet, but choose your travel time wisely and you can save a bundle. The third annual Hotel Week NYC™ runs January 3-12, 2014, with 30 hotels—some of which charge upwards of $500 a night–offering fixed rates of $100, $200 or $300 a night. Hotel Week NYC…Read more...
A Farm Stay Experience In Albuquerque, New Mexico
“For today’s breakfast options we have a house made chorizo frittata with seasonal vegetables and buttered hominy or a toasted local blue corn meal polenta with two eggs and toast served with house-made green chile sausage.” I’m currently enjoying a truly farm-to-table breakfast at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm — which, spoiler alert,…Read more...
Decadent Travel: Cocoa Experiences At Saint Lucia’s Hotel Chocolat
Cocoa is one of Saint Lucia’s most important crops and is a major part of its history, dating back to the 1700s when the industry was flourishing. Visitors to the island can experience this delicious piece of Saint Lucian heritage through plantation tours, chocolate-inspired menus, ambrosial workshops, sweet spa treatments and more, especially at the…Read more...
A Quirky Stay In Hi-Lai Plaza Hotel’s Hello Kitty Room
Although Hello Kitty was invented in Japan, locals of Taiwan are obsessed — evident by their Hello Kitty Castle in Hsinchu, Hello Kitty Maternity Hospital in Yuanlin and currently-under-renovation Hello Kitty Restaurant in Taipei. Luckily, I was privy to the unique cultural experience of spending time in the Hi-Lai Plaza Hotel’s Hello Kitty guestroom, said…Read more...
The Time I Took Myself To A Private Island In French Polynesia
White sand beaches and crystal waters full of coral gardens and tropical fish. Luxury bungalows surrounded by lagoon and coconut groves. A private island with staff eager to cater to your every desire. It is the epitome of a romantic escape for two. Or in my case, for one. You see, I firmly believe that…Read more...
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