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Mykonos: cosmopolitan and fun! »
Friends of mine have been going to Mykonos for years and always return raving about it. In fact, they love the island so much that I finally decided to see what all the fuss was about. Mykonos has lots to offer: lovely hotels, great beaches, classical Greek architecture, good shopping (the new Hermes shop opened the
For Your Next Vacation, Head Nowhere: Guest Blogger »
I know we’ve all done it before. You come back from a vacation and you feel more tired than before you left. It’s just not fair! Well a Japanese couple has come up a remedy: “the one week holiday you’ve always dreamed of.” The concept is simple; a beautiful home filled with beautiful things, available
Farah’s Fantastic Finds »
There's nothing like a trip to Asia to remind you of the discoveries you can make in a place like this. Read on for some of my tips when traveling to Shanghai, Krabi, Koh Samui, and Hong Kong. Shanghai: JIA Shanghai “JIA” means home in mandarin... which must be why this hotel feels like home, thanks to
9 Reasons You Need to Stay at The Nines »
Portland Oregon is one city that I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of. The art and music scene is amazing, great restaurants are endless and the people are some of the nicest I’ve met along the Pacific Northwest.? I recently visited this city with my boyfriend and discovered that when you want to live
When in Rome… From the Vatican to Prada, a guide to »
I’m an “Italy virgin” so to speak, and if you are as well, this post is for you! Here are some of my favorite hot spots and shopping secrets that should make your trip to Italy a great one. Rome First stop, Rome. This is a place filled with history, where you can almost feel the bustling
Australian Gourmet Traveler 2010 Travel Awards »
***It’s no secret that all the hotels in Kiwi Collection are the best of the best. So when the winners of this year’s Australian Gourmet Traveler awards were announced, we weren’t surprised to see properties that Kiwi Collection represents cleaning up. Readers' Choice Awards: Best Hotel Villas/Suites Qualia (winner of the Best New Property [...]
Celebrate – and spoil yourself – in style »
***How can you be certain you’ve arrived somewhere special? Well, chances are that if a member of the concierge team is at your car door before your key is even out of the ignition… you’ve come to the right place. A friend and I felt we needed to get away to celebrate and spoil ourselves, so ***
Staying on Sunset Boulevard at the Andaz West »
***The Los Angeles area is a place that every girl must visit at least one time in their life.? It offers the best of a west coast vacation – blazing sun, great big ocean, endless shopping, fantastic eats and amazing nightlife. After a long day of traveling from Sydney, I finally made it to my hotel, ***
At the top of the Piazza Di Spagna »
***Rome has always been one of my favorite cities in the world. And one of my favorites spots in Rome is Piazza Di Spagna, also known as The Spanish Steps. At the very stop of those steps sits one of the most prestigious hotels in Italy, The Hotel Hassler Roma. ..... During my recent trip to Italy, I ***
Inspirational Photos: Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve »
***Recently declared the third best hotel in the world by Travel + Leisure, the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, in the Kruger National Park in South Africa, is a wildlife oasis that makes for an unbelievable getaway vacation. Check Availability With a strong philosophy in conserving the rapidly dwindling wilderness areas, Sabi Sabi provides a [...]
