When people think of Nantucket, they all dream about bushy purple hydrangeas, bright sunny beach days and over-sized scoops of ice cream from the Juice Bar. The peak of Nantucket Island fun is surely the summertime for most, but for me, I have grown to appreciate the off season months that bring the most delightful …
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The Grand Mosque
When you travel to major cities, you might not even realize it but you are likely to almost always step into some sort of religious house or place of worship. The majority of cultural landmarks for curious world travelers like me are often religious institutions. Think about walking through a famed Italian city (i.e., Rome) …
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Dining at Verso
Visiting Abu Dhabi for the first time is truly exhilarating. There is a buzz and energy about this city that I have never felt before. As a relatively new city, the development of luxury hotels and attractions is currently unstoppable. I was delighted to visit Abu Dhabi during the Year of Zayed. To mark 100 …
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Tokyo, Japan – Sakura Dinner at the Andaz Rooftop
Sakura matsuri, or cherry blossom festival, is recognized all over Japan in April — but with such a short bloom period (just a few weeks), locals and visitors are forced make the most of the splendid show for as long as possible. Not only is sakura the national flower of Japan, the cherry blossoms also …
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The Maldives – 5 Tips for Surviving the Long Flight
Hello from the Maldives, friends! Can you believe that I finally made it here? Sometimes you have to go the ultimate distance to get to the ultimate destination. It surely is one heck of a journey to get here, but I can promise you that it is worth every minute of travel time from New …
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Napa Valley, California – Three Tasty Stops for the Perfect Day
Have you ever been to Napa Valley? It is truly one of the most delicious and naturally beautiful destinations in the world. I have been lucky to visit Napa several times over the last few years. You can find one of my earlier guides to Napa here, or read all about how I tasted wine …
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Amalfi, Italy – The Santa Caterina Hotel
It is summertime and people are buzzing with travel plans, dreams and schemes. For a summer Euro trip, there is no place quite like the Amalfi Coast. When choosing a hotel for your trip to this region of Italy, I strongly encourage you to be selective. If you splurge on anything – do it on …
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Tokyo Disney – 5 Things You Should Know Before You Go
As an adult woman (with no children), I am not ashamed to proudly state that I went to Tokyo Disney and enjoyed every damn minute. When I initially planned our trip to Japan, a visit to Disney was definitely not on my radar. Why in the heck would I want to visit Disney without little …
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