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One Spectacular Pool and Great Views in Singapore
More Details: One Spectacular Pool and Great Views in SingaporeAs someone who likes to read about travel and far-away places, I come across many places around this planet which I hope to see someday. Sometimes I think I will never get to see places that catch my eye because my imagination fails me: I fail to picture the how and why of me getting…
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The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa: Something for Everyone!
More Details: The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa: Something for Everyone!I had the opportunity to head north to Michigan recently to explore the town and area around Traverse City. Mind you, I had only learned about Traverse City a couple of years ago when I read about it from one of my favorite travel blogs, The Working Mom’s Travels. So, always ready to explore new…
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2013: Oh, The Places I Stayed At
More Details: 2013: Oh, The Places I Stayed AtOK, ending with a preposition is not proper but to make it sound Dr. Seuss-ish I hardly could have made it “Oh, the places at which I stayed.” In any case, I shared my year in food and beverages in an earlier post. But 2013 was also a good year in terms of exploring places…
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Manila Relaxation
More Details: Manila RelaxationI love to travel and explore new places. I enjoy it a lot. But I also like to relax and do not much of anything worth writing about. Yes, I have been known to cram a lot into a trip when I set my mind to it (like my Croatia/Bosnia & Herzegovina/Montenegro chaser to my…
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Boarding Pass Stories: Little Rock, Arkansas
More Details: Boarding Pass Stories: Little Rock, ArkansasBoarding pass series goes to: Little Rock, Arkansas!!! The destination, the when(s), and the reason(s) A pretty unlikely destination, you may think, but I went there for a few months for business around 2001. Bill Clinton’s presidency had just ended and the presidential library would be located in this town which seemed to have gotten…
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My Top 5 Inflight Pet Peeves
More Details: My Top 5 Inflight Pet PeevesAs I flew back from a recent trip, having experienced a few random annoyances, my mind immediately sought to mentally catalog all my pet peeves about flying (I did have nine hours to kill…). A few months ago I shared my hotel pet peeves. I greatly enjoyed hearing from you on your own hotel pet peeves,…
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From Suite to Tent: What Made Accommodations Memorable in Jordan
More Details: From Suite to Tent: What Made Accommodations Memorable in JordanThroughout all my travels, I have experienced different types of accommodations. A rented apartment in Tuscany, Krakow, Paris and Sofia. No-frills basic hotels in Stone Town, Moshi, Aswan and Brasov. Bed & breakfasts in Sonoma, the Dordogne, and Tavistock. Middle-of-the-road hotels in Reston, Stellenbosch and Venice. Top-of-the-line in Santiago de Chile, Mykonos, Boca Raton, and…
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Photo of the Week: The Mayflower Hotel Decked out for Christmas
More Details: Photo of the Week: The Mayflower Hotel Decked out for ChristmasI wrote in an earlier post about this grand hotel of Washington, D.C.: The Mayflower, a Renaissance Marriott hotel. I just stayed there again and got to see it decorated for Christmas. I’d though I’d share this beautiful photo of its lobby area decorated for the holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all!
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A Historical Landmark Welcomes Me in Washington, D.C.
More Details: A Historical Landmark Welcomes Me in Washington, D.C.As I often travel to Washington, D.C. for business, I seek a place to stay where I find both convenience (including very close to work), comfort, and an overall great experience. The Mayflower Hotel, a Renaissance hotel, is one of my favorites as it combines all these key aspects. I normally do not write a…
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Finding a Gem in Chicago – The Palmer House
More Details: Finding a Gem in Chicago – The Palmer HouseI discovered a hidden gem in Chicago: The Palmer House! After the neat architecture boat tour of the city that my fellow travel bloggers and I did in our tweeetup, and after walking through Millenium Park admiring the Cloud Gate, the water statues (whatever they are called), etc., one of our local tweetuppers suggested that…