The Allure of the Dolomites The Dolomites are, quite simply, a marvel. Rising from the northern Italian Alps in a dramatic collage of vertical limestone walls, jagged cliffs, and deep-cut valleys, this UNESCO World Heritage site is home to eighteen towering peaks, many cresting above 9,000 feet. Spring is especially beguiling. The upper slopes remain …
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Lizard Island, Australia's northernmost island beach resort in the Great Barrier Reef, accessible only by a one-hour scenic flight, is a slice of Aussie paradise. The arrival and welcome by the team felt a bit "Fantasy Island"-ish. We knew right away that we were in for a privileged experience! Guests are welcomed to the main …
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They don't call lovers of Aman hotels, Aman Junkies for nothing. The brand has created an uncompromising ethos of pure, simple, quiet & sophisticated luxury - and Aman Junkies need to get their fix wherever in the world they travel to an Aman. I stayed at Amanyara a number of years ago with my daughter …
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Arriving at a Four Seasons anywhere in the world always feels like a homecoming to me, especially in Mexico – which is double meaningful, having lived and worked there during my hotelier days. Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is tucked away on a private peninsula on Mexico’s rugged Pacific coastline. The hotel is nestled inside a …
There's a saying "You can't make old friends", and each year I take the time to celebrate just that with my girls group from my days as a hotelier. We've been through thick and thin together, and our friendships are as tight as ever. This year we went back to Mexico - an all-time favorite …
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We took off on New Year's Eve from Atlanta on Delta/Korean Air's new flagship Airbus 350 and were happy to toast the New Year from the new Delta One Suites which were quite comfortable. The food was tasty and the wine selection was decent - I enjoy long haul flights to Asia because there is …
Welcome to Lake Austin Spa. Just 40 rooms and 30 minutes outside of downtown Austin. Relaxed, comfortable, beautiful. What I loved about retreating at Lake Austin was that I could actually take the resort boat into Austin for dinner if I wanted - and I did for a spectacular dinner at the Eberly! But if …
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Just what the doctor ordered: A mother-daughter weekend. We took the opportunity to catch up and realign ourselves with some basic health principles. Mom and I retreated to Canyon Ranch in Tuscon for some fresh desert air, sunshine, and healthful cuisine. We each set up our own individual itineraries with plenty of time to catch …
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I admit, I normally post my impressions and recap very soon after returning from a special destination. My journey to Miraval in Tucson, AZ in March with 13 girlfriends was somehow different. Many of my blogs are chock full of images taken on my iPhone, but unlike other journeys, at Miraval I didn't really cart my …
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