City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style. In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile. And on every street corner you hear – silver bells. Yes, friends, we are in full swing of Christmas season here in my home of New York City with silver bells …
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Strasbourg, France – Explore the Holiday Markets
Tis’ the season, friends! Thanksgiving is over, Black Friday sales have passed and we now trim our trees for the most joyful time of all. If you love Christmas season, charming European cities, shopping and delicious food, then you must put Strasbourg, France on your travel list. Better known as the “Christmas Capital of the …
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Nantucket, MA – Happy 4th of July Weekend from ACK
Wanderlust urges us to chase new destinations, but there are some places worth running back to over and over again. For me, that place is Nantucket. Having spent over 25 summers on Nantucket, I have grown to fall deeper in love with the magic and comfort this enchanting oasis brings for my family and me. …
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South Africa – How to Maximize Your Vacation Time with the Perfect Itinerary
From the wine country, to the cliffs of Cape Town, the Indian ocean and wild lions spotted on safari, you name it and this lady saw it. We took only 7 vacation days and yet we were able to see the best of South Africa in an 11-day long adventure. Yes, my friends, just one …
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Basel, Switzerland – Guide to the Best of Basel
Basel is a historic university city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland. Sitting along the scenic Rhine River, this city is neighbored by the nearby countries of France and Germany. The central location and direct access to the Rhine River make Basel the premiere place to start an adventure up the Rhine with AmaWaterways. …
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Bali, Indonesia – Suite Life at the Banyan Tree Ungasan
I love featuring hotel recommendations for travelers and friends looking for something out of the ordinary – something worth the splurge. Often times I orchestrate travel plans not necessarily for a specific destination, but for a chance to experience what a certain hotel has to offer. In all of my travels I always find that …
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Colmar, France – Winter Wonderland
Close your eyes and imagine a colorful European village at Christmas time. Streets full of eager shoppers. The smell of spiced wine and sausages steaming the brisk air. Festive decorations covering windows and doors. This is Colmar, France, my friends. Colmar is a town in the Alsace region of northeastern France near the border of Germany. …
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Charleston, South Carolina – Getting in the Holiday Spirit
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! With Thanksgiving behind us and December finally here, it’s time to pull out the sparkly ornaments, hang wreaths, trim trees and deck the halls, y’all. Yes, tis’ the most wonderful time of the year. The time when everyone seems to be a bit kinder (even the angry …
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