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Virgin Gorda, BVIs, Why You Should Visit
Virgin Gorda The British Virgin Islands We recently visited Virgin Gorda, BVI’s, in the Caribbean for the fourth time. Though the British Virgin Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands suffered damage from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, I am happy to report that they are back in business, and they want your tourism. To that point, our recent trip to Virgin Gorda and the … Continue reading Virgin Gorda, BVIs, Why You Should Visit
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Olissippo Lapa Palace Lisbon Review
Olissippo Lapa Palace History The Olissippo Lapa Palace is one of the premier luxury boutique hotels in Lisbon, Portugal. Formerly the residence of a count, the Lapa Palace hotel has attracted presidents, ambassadors, celebrities, and rock stars. The Olissippo Lapa Palace management and staff have charmed their guests with unsurpassed service, stately design, enticing cuisine, and an excellent location. Furthermore, if you book the Lapa … Continue reading Olissippo Lapa Palace Lisbon Review
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Historic Norcross, Georgia: Things to do
Historic Norcross, Georgia Historic Norcross, Georgia, in relation to Atlanta, is about a 25-minute drive north. This makes it the perfect escape from Atlanta’s bumper to bumper traffic. Instead of crowds, you will find plenty of parks, historic buildings, and free things to do in Norcross. The city releases an event calendar for the entire year, and you can learn about happenings in the links … Continue reading Historic Norcross, Georgia: Things to do
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Christmas in New York 2018
If you are looking for the best things to do during Christmas in New York, you will be happy to know that some of these activities include free things to do in NYC. Though you can stay almost anywhere in Manhattan and enjoy the holiday spirit, for convenience sake and depending on your budget, you should consider staying in midtown for your New York Christmas … Continue reading Christmas in New York 2018
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Gracie’s On West Main: Homestyle Cooking
Restaurants in Leola, Pennsylvania If you are looking for restaurants in Leola, Pennsylvania, don’t miss Gracie’s on West Main. During a recent visit to Pennsylvania and on recommendations from our friends we headed to Leola to try selections from Gracie’s breakfast menu. In my opinion, it measured up to the enthusiastic reviews. Though Gracie’s menu includes healthy options like salads, their downhome cooking will entice … Continue reading Gracie’s On West Main: Homestyle Cooking
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Union Square Holiday Market 2018
Christmas Markets in NYC 2018 Union Square Holiday Market 2018 is one of the world-renowned Christmas markets in NYC. Notably, this Urbanspace market runs from November 15 to December 24. Its outdoor venue heightens the festive atmosphere making it the perfect place for your holiday shopping. There’s something special about donning a jacket and meandering the stone mortared paths lined with boutiques decked out with … Continue reading Union Square Holiday Market 2018
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Rolf’s German Restaurant: Beware Long Lines
Rolf’s German Restaurant Rolf’s Restaurant Address Three of us stood in line to get into Rolf’s German Restaurant at 281 Third Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010, in the Gramercy Park area of Manhattan. We were not only there to see our friends, but we had also heard that Rolf’s is renowned for their Christmas decorations and “October Fest” spectacle. Rolf’s New York City Christmas Inside, about … Continue reading Rolf’s German Restaurant: Beware Long Lines
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First Flight to St. Barths, I was the Co-Pilot
St. Barths When my husband and I had visited St Martin, our friend invited us to stay with him on St. Barths, that is a quick flight or boat ride away. Two cultures French and Dutch split St Martin, and we flew from the French side because we wanted to avoid standing in line in customs. We had hired a pilot who owned a small … Continue reading First Flight to St. Barths, I was the Co-Pilot
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Boca Raton Resort and Club Reviews
Boca Raton Resort and Club Royal palm trees line the driveway as you approach the Boca Raton Resort and Club that is now part of the Waldorf Astoria collection by Hilton. Past the gatehouse and at the end of the driveway, you can’t miss the pink stucco hotel that looks more like a Spanish castle than a resort. Massive curved arches frame the windows, and … Continue reading Boca Raton Resort and Club Reviews
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Lotte New York Palace | Luxury Hotel Review
Palace New York Hotel Formerly the Helmsley Palace and then the New York Palace, today the Lotte New York Palace, in my opinion, has neglected attention to detail, unlike the previous owners. Lotte New York Palace Address The Lotte New York Palace is located at 455 Madison Avenue at 50th Street, New York, NY 10022. Customers can choose between booking rooms or suites in the … Continue reading Lotte New York Palace | Luxury Hotel Review
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Most Frightening Trip Ever – Hatillo, Puerto Rico
Hatillo, Puerto Rico The most frightening trip that I have ever experienced was when we drove through Hatillo, Puerto Rico, on December 28. Unbeknownst to us, this day marked the Hatillo Mask Festival or Mascaras de Hatillo. Though this is merely an annual event, it got out of control. Car Rental Scam Our day started out poorly. First of all, we weren’t the only ones … Continue reading Most Frightening Trip Ever – Hatillo, Puerto Rico
Ryanair Flexi Plus Worth the Money?
Ryanair Check In After a visit to Douro Valley and Porto, Portugal, our family of four planned to fly from Porto to Faro to vacation in the Algarve. Before checking in at the Porto Airport, we saw a man at the Ryanair ticket desk waving his arms. Not only did he shout at the agent, but he slammed his fist on the counter, and stormed … Continue reading Ryanair Flexi Plus Worth the Money?