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Check Out The Pristine Beaches Of St. John
Check Out The Pristine Beaches Of St. John
Oh, Wednesday. That pesky work day set perfectly adrift between two weekends – last Sunday is but a distant memory, and Friday night still seems much too far away. Tempted to push the proverbial eject button? We’ve got just the thing: click …
TOP 6 Attractions New York Places to Visit – Where to go in New York
Traveling to New York City
Thousands of tourists flock to New York City every year. With so many things to see and do, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the options. The following is a list of some of the best attractions New York City has to offer, and …
Best Vineyard Hotels GRAPE EXPECTATIONS
Best Vineyard Hotels GRAPE EXPECTATIONS
You heard it through the grapevine: This month marks the end of harvest season at vineyards across the Northern Hemisphere. Wine lovers can check into high-end hotels located steps from where the grapes grow—and sometimes watch or take part in the harvest. At these stunning …
Discover The Seasonal Charm Of St. Moritz
There's a place where the sun shines 322 days of the year. An environment where the weather is so pleasant and the surrounding so sparkling, people refer to it as a “champagne climate.” That spot is none other than the elegant and sophisticated St. Mortiz.
This Swiss resort town has …
Escape To St. Thomas For An Unforgettable Weekend Getaway
Escape To St. Thomas For An Unforgettable Weekend Getaway
Waking up in paradise may sound simple enough with today’s wide variety of travel choices and ever shrinking world. But sometimes those options make trip planning more complicated than it needs to be. We often find ourselves with choice anxiety, struggling …
Top Five Beautiful Riverside Parks in New York’s Mid-hudson Valley
Looking for some places in the mid-Hudson Valley to get out and enjoy the Hudson River? Here are some beautiful riverside parks that are an ideal place to spend a hot summer afternoon.
One of the benefits of living in New York State’s mid-Hudson Valley is the close proximity to
CHECK-IN Wythe Hotel
THE LOCATION: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
THE VIBE: On the Williamburg waterfront, this 72-room hotel …
10 Things to Do in New York City & Three Things Not To
10 Things to Do in New York City & Three Things Not To A discussion of the things I enjoyed most when I visited New York City.
Like many people, I have read numerous lists of the must-see sights in New York City and after finally visiting the city earlier …
Vegas: The Long Way
Vegas: The Long Way A road trip through the Mojave Desert from San Diego to Las Vegas.
There's a quick way to get to Las Vegas from San Diego and that's up Interstate 15, through Barstow and Baker and then the desert drive through Primm. It's not very scenic but …
The Most Over-The-Top Hotel Amenities On The Menu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2833,2831,2830,2836,2827,2826,2825,2823″][vc_column_text]In simpler times, free WiFi and warm chocolate chip cookies at check-in were perfectly acceptable hotel amenities–some even called them perks. But in what can only be described as a veritable arms race of concierges and insert-artisanal-product butlers, amenities at the world’s most luxurious hotelsare exceptionally–and unusually–extravagant.
Hotel …
Top Spa Resorts For International Jetsetters
As nice as a mani pedi combo is, sometimes a 15-minute hand massage just isn’t enough. There’s no better way to decompress and de-stress than to take the whole day—a spa day, that is. We’ve caught up with our favorite Travel Curator Melanie Brandman, who happens to be as spa-savvy …
What is Target?
Since its inception back in 1902, the Minnesota Target headquartered in Minneapolis happens to be the third biggest discount retailer in all of America. Featuring a large number of products of the best quality in all of its departments, Target always tries to deliver products of outstanding value for less. …
What To Do In St. Martin
WHAT TO DO IN ST. MARTIN: Head to the über chic island of St. Martin with our editor’s travel diary slideshow.
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What To Do In Norfolk Virginia
When brainstorming ideas for a weekend getaway in the fall and winter, coastal Virginia is probably not the first place that comes to mind. While places like Norfolk are quite popular in the summer months with beaches and festivals abounding, these cities and towns have much to offer in the …
South Beacon Hill
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South Beacon Hill is generating quite a buzz from Seattleites. The Light Rail is drawing commuters as potential residents and putting money in the pockets of business owners. No one will argue about it — South Beacon Hill is in a developmental stage. As a result the community …
Seward Park
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Believe it or not, there is an actual neighborhood to go along with Seattle's magnificent 300 acre Seward Park. The houses along the water follow a curve in the land upward, allowing a stunning view of Lake Washington and Seward Park. Other than 50th, shops are sprinkled throughout …
Washington Square
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Washington Square is the best of Boston's two worlds: this nabe has the great restaurants and hip watering holes of downtown and the clean, quiet streets of residential Brookline. A mix of old Victorians and tidy brownstones line the leafy streets and many restaurants offer outdoor seating during …
Strawberry Hill
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Strawberry Hill is a nabe as sweet as its name suggests.This quaint nabe boasts access to parks, hilltop playgrounds, and walking trails with views of Fresh Pond. Residents live in single and multi-family homes as well as refurbished loft and condo complexes. Sandwiched between Belmont and Cambridge, Strawberry …
Uptown
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Not so long ago, Uptown was merely a cobwebbed reminder of Chicago’s affluent Gilded Age. Walk through Uptown now though, and you’ll see history repairing itself and once again thriving—this nabe’s in the midst of a glowing revival. The famous bars, theaters, and dance clubs that made this nabe
Pullman
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Remember the Pullman Strike you learned about in middle school? Yeah, that happened here. Pullman got its name from railroad car mogul George Pullman and his Pullman Palace Car Company. This nabe got many of its uniform streets and homes from the mini-city George Pullman created for his workers
Pioneer Square
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One of the last remaining vestiges of old Seattle, Pioneer Square retains an old town vibe that has been lost elsewhere in the metropolis. Turn of the century brick buildings now fill the spaces left over by wooden buildings lost to the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, and …
High Point
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High Point, like NewHolly, was originally constructed during World War II as a housing project and then completely redeveloped by the Seattle Housing Authority in the early 2000's. The streets and infrastructure were removed, along with all the housing, and a new nabe was plopped down in the …
Malden
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Malden is a town north of Boston with its own active downtown (complete with convenient large grocery stores) as well as dozens of outdoor parks and green space. Residents here love their nabe for its suburban nature and its easy commute into the city: Malden has two stops …