xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Chico Hot Springs, a quintessential Montana resort sits in Paradise Valley, midway between the historic railroad town of Livingston, Montana and Yellowstone National Park. Chico is flanked by the Absaroka Mountains to the south and the almighty Yellowstone River to the north which is the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states. Not …
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xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Whatever your quest is in your health, things like anti-aging, detoxification, slimming down, or deep relaxation, then this Monaco spa known as the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo is the exact place for you. It lies somewhere between technological worlds and a few islands of tranquility but either way, it is perfection. Read on for one …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Italian Luxury Hamlet in Tuscany Just as the sun was beginning to peek into my 18th-century room at a luxury hamlet in Tuscany, I begin to wake out of one of the deepest nights of sleep I had been in for a while. The glow of the sun tossed shadows on to the …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Quietly, I sat alone in the brightly-lit train station waiting to board the Rocky Mountaineer Train. I had arrived too early and had plenty of time to wait. Slowly, I put my head back and with my eyes closed, I imagined the majestic train rolling into the station. Rocky Mountaineer Train: Enjoy The …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Every month I use my 25 years of travel experience on the Travelocity website about some of my latest travel experiences. I was a travel ambassador for Travelocity and this is an excerpt from those stories. 6 Ultra-Indulgent Spa Getaways Not To Miss … Spending a day relaxing at a luxury spa is a …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Belmond Hotel Splendido sits perched upon a hill in Portofino with its elegant view of the world in the Italian Riviera. From the many stars above a moonlit ocean to swaying palms overlooking the negative edge pool, it oozes life as “la dolce vita”. The moment you step on to this amazing property you …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> When you think of Arizona, the first things that may come to mind are cacti, saguaro cactuses, and cowboys. But Scottsdale is so much more than a desert landscape. It’s an oasis in the middle of the Sonoran Desert with plenty to see and do for both visitors and residents alike. From golfing …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>The Republic of the Maldives is known for that iconic image of over-the-water bungalows where the rich and famous frolic in the golden sun and turquoise waters. Where Maldives All-Inclusive resorts are the name of the game and you never have to lift a finger (oh, except to call on your butler for another …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>The Champagne region of France is like no other wine region in the world. The nearest vineyards are only an hour from Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) on the fast TGV train to Reims. Reims is a perfect justification for a tour of the Champagne Houses in Reims, but don’t forget to walk …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Wow W Scottsdale How many times in your life have you been WOW’ed? WOW! That is what they call it here at the W Scottsdale. When I say that word, sometimes I say it with almost a silent whisper. WOW! (this is me whispering!). My brain gets overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for what my …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> MS Europa 2: An Introduction I have heard and learned about many impressive amenities and services on a ship, but never had I seen the total package put together like the MS Europa 2 by Haplag-Lloyd Cruises, a German-owned company. No wonder Berlitz Cruise Guide gave the MS Europa 2, the highest point …
xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>For Dominican culture, food, drinks, and plenty of things to do, look beyond the beach resorts and head to the colonial city of Santo Domingo… while beautiful beach resorts may be the Dominican Republic’s calling card, there are plenty of other riches to be found on the island. Dominican Republic Culture I had wandered …