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I usually visit Las Vegas for conferences or assignments and rarely visit for leisure only. After a long season of spending my days at the winery hosting guests, I needed a little Me Time. I booked a quick getaway to Las Vegas to see a concert that was on my bucket list. First was securing…
The Gritti Palace, A Luxury Hotel in Venice Ten years ago I first visited The Gritti Palace in Venice, Italy. It was a brief visit, to check out the design of a new cruise ship being built at the nearby Fincantieri Shipyard. While I didn’t have much time to enjoy the hotel, the memorable moments…
Cruise itineraries with stops in The Bahamas offer many excursions through the cruise line. Nassau has been a popular port stop for centuries, first with explorers, then pirate. Today, with a few options for cruise travelers, you too can explore this popular destination. EXCURSIONS As the ship cruises into port, Atlantis can be seen rising…
First opened in 2005 as the Blue Lagoon Clinic Hotel, and later renamed Silica Hotel, this enchanting lodging facility offers an opportunity for guests of Blue Lagoon to experience sleeping in the iconic Icelandic lava fields in a relaxing and sustainable environment. Silica Hotel at Blue Lagoon, located in Grindavik, is a 15-20 minute commute…
Summer in the US is the time where most families head to the beach. These are my picks for a family beach vacation. This list is based on personal experience, family friendly offerings, sand quality, and overall good times. Feel free to comment on the destinations included or add your own picks for Gulf Coast beach…
Hotel Lanai in Lanai City, Hawaii is a charming and affordable lodging choice on the private island of Lanai. The hotel was originally built in 1923 by James Dole as a retreat for visiting executives of Dole Pineapple but today is a cozy getaway in the heart of Lanai City for travelers from all over the world….
Hawaii always seems to be in the top choice of destinations on almost any travel list. It definitely was one of those places I could only dream about from my house in Louisiana. A few years ago, Hilton Hotels in Hawai’i invited me to experience one of their most iconic properties in the world. I was…