The Lost Islands of the South Pacific, by Russ Wagenaar

The Lost Islands of the South Pacific onboard SILVER DISCOVERER Silversea Early morning departure on AA from ORD to DFW for connecting flight to Seoul on old AA 777-200.  Upgraded to First Class on this 13 hour flight, had to! …

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10 Curious Customs from Dinner Tables Around the World

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Cap D’ Antibes & Paris Autumn Trip, by Mary Levine

Cap D’Antibes HOTEL BELLES RIVES, is an Art Deco mansion on the Mediterranean with beautiful views of the sea from rooms with balconies. This was the former home of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda. It was here where…

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Summertime in Croatia & Bosnia, by Ewa Duranovic

We started our trip in Zagreb, Croatia. Zagreb Airport is pretty small and easy to get around.  Driving in Croatia is easy, roads and highway are very good and with a decent GPS you will have no problems getting to…

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Oktoberfest – Munich & Berchtesgaden, by Caroline Chandra

SEPTEMBER 2015 Thursday 17 CHICAGO to DUSSELDORF TO MUNICH Lufthansa flight via Dusseldorf to Munich. My flight was kindly upgraded to Premium Economy on Lufthansa. Seats were comfortable with just enough recline and a foot stand for us short people!…

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Four Seasons has it’s own Mobile App

News Alert: June 9, 2015 Introducing the Four Seasons AppLong the leader in personalised service in the luxury hospitality industry, Four Seasons is now offering guests an opportunity to customise their stay on the go with a new, multi-functional, content-rich…

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Miami in the Spring, by Nora Winsberg

  The Mandarin Hotel Miami  An oasis of tranquility in the Miami madness.  On a small key separated from the mainland by a single causeway, you relax as soon as you step into the lobby and hear the soft music…

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South Africa, Mary Levine

    I recently returned from my first trip to the African continent! Having solely traveled in South Africa, I know I will return – there is so much to see and do to limit your visits’ to only one. Our…

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Mexico City by Russ Wagenaar

This past weekend I had the pleasure of traveling to Mexico City and enjoyed an overnight stay at The St. Regis Hotel. Nicely located on the Paseo de la Reforma, the hotel occupies 6 floors of a mixed 31-story residential/business…

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Ritz Carlton San Francisco Re-opens

The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay in San Francisco reopens after extensive refurbishment.

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American Airlines rolls out it’s Dreamliner 787, by Russ Wagenaar

Ahhh …. I just love the smell of a new airplane. This past Saturday was spent flying ORD/DFW/ORD to experience American Airlines new 787 Dreamliner aircraft that they just put into service last Thursday.  Bright interior cabins with a color palette…

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The Luxury Collection Coming to Chicago

THE LUXURY COLLECTION® HOTELS & RESORTS TO MAKE LANDMARK DEBUT IN CHICAGO   The Conversion of the Hotel Now Known as Conrad Chicago is Another Milestone for The Luxury Collection® Brand, on Track to Surpass 100 Hotels by the End…

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