Everything is grand about the Grand Hotel at Mackinac Island: The view of Lake Huron. The grounds. The pool, dotted with cabanas. The main dining room. The stately porch that stretches the length of the 388-room hotel. Opened in 1887, the Grand Hotel is indeed one of the grand dames of historic hotels in the …
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On a recent summer day, I was surprised to find a famous luxury leather retail store tucked away on Woodcock Hill, a country lane in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. From the picturesque, rural road I was driving on, it first appeared to be a simple barn. But hidden from the initial view from the dirt …
Cologne, Germany houses many popular attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge, and museums like Museum Ludwig and the Romano-Germanic Museum. But if you’re really looking to indulge in a day of pure bliss, you must go to one of the most beautiful thermal baths in Europe. The Claudius Therme Spa is a haven for …
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Many choose to dine in Vienna, Austria at one of the city’s quaint sidewalk cafes, but if you’re looking for a historic and amusing place to eat lunch, I recommend Zum Riesenrad Cafe-Restaurant. This restaurant sits below Wiener Riesenrad, one of the world’s most iconic Ferris wheels housed in Prater “Wurstelprater” Amusement Park. The giant …
I decided months ago I wanted my 60th birthday to be special. My family wanted to throw a big bash and invite about 50 of my closest friends. I thought better. Adventure called! Why Choose Viking River Cruises I chose the Grand European Tour on Viking and invited a dear friend to join me on …
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Mobile, Alabama has never been a city on my “to visit” list, but sometimes life presents you with an opportunity, so you just go with the flow and enjoy the ride. Such an opportunity presented itself when I recently flew from Savannah to Atlanta to Mobile. I had one specific goal: obtain my Global Entry …
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If you are like millions of Americans ready to travel abroad, you need to put your passport application process in high gear today to ensure you can globe trot sooner rather than later. Unprecedented global travel is leading to delays in getting your documentation. The State Department announced this week it is taking travelers 10 …
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I think it’s the best $35 I’ve ever spent in my lifetime. I recently purchased a day pass for the Tierra Tropical Beach Club and Restaurant on the Riviera Nayarit near San Pancho, Mexico and experienced a slice of heaven while on a combo work/pleasure trip. For 663 pesos, I was provided a breathtaking view …
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Welcome is what you feel when you enter Half-Mile Farm, a luxury country inn by Old Edwards in Highlands, NC. The staff is congenial and unassuming and immediately makes you feel like you’ve come home for the weekend to visit old friends. As I entered the Inn, there was no stuffy formal front desk …
I used to believe that if I booked a plane ticket, I would arrive more or less on time. Those days are long gone! Especially during the holidays, air travel can be a disaster. With delays, cancellations and airline staff shortages, I’ve had to rethink air travel so I could gain more control over my …
Last Minute Air Travel Glitches Have You Grounded? Ride the Rails Instead. Read More »
