Craving Cartenga, Columbia, by Nicole Krenzien Ellison

We finally landed in Cartagena at 12:00 am and were greeted at baggage claim by the Sofitel butlers who checked us in on the bus ride to the hotel. This was extremely helpful and welcomed with such a late arrival…

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Madrid & Barcelona with Virtuoso, by Caroline Chandra

Arrived from Chicago via Madrid on Iberia flight to Seville. First time flying Iberia. Great flight even though on coach with my status left opened the seat next to me!  Seville situated in Andalusia, south of Spain. Checked in Alfonso…

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New Airbus 321 Transcon Experience, by Russ Wagenaar

  This past Saturday, I satisfied my curiosity and finally was able to fly onboard American’s Airbus-321 Transcon equipment.  I must say it blew me away!   AA flies this aircraft on their JFK/LAX and JFK/SFO route.  With the exception of…

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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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