Archive for the ‘Hotel’ Category

Fiji, The Heart of the South Pacific, Part 1

Tuesday, November 18th, 2014

I recently was given the opportunity to visit Fiji and out of Fiji’s 333 islands, we started our journey up in the Northern islands. After arriving in Nadi on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu with Fiji Airways, nonstop from Los Angeles (10 1/2 hrs), we had a short rest at the Sonaisali Resort–a good […]

Oahu, Hawaii

Thursday, October 30th, 2014

Oahu, Hawaii | September 2014 I spent my first night after arriving into Honolulu, at the Kahala Resort which is on the other side of Diamond Head. It’s the only beachfront resort in Kahala, Oahu’s most prestigious residential area. It is located on a white sand swimmable beach. They have a 26,000 square foot lagoon, […]

Adventures by Disney brings on the WOW factor in Italy

Wednesday, October 1st, 2014

Adventures by Disney | 9 Days 8 Nights Rome, Tuscany, Florence and Venice WOW Whimsical Outstanding Wonderful “Wow” doesn’t even begin to describe my trip to Italy.  Since it was my first visit, it was even more amazing and a one of a kind experience. We had  the opportunity to explore one of the most fascinating […]

Kauai, The Garden Isle

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

I recently returned from a lovely 10 day vacation to Kauai and although I have been to this Island many times, it is a place to come back to – over and over. Kauai offers you a sense of what Hawaii must have been like when Captain Cook first arrived. With its misty peaks, the […]

Chiang Mai Experience

Thursday, September 4th, 2014

Chiang Mai is located in northern Thailand and is becoming more and more popular for anyone who loves elephants and tigers, penang curry, cheap massages, lively night markets with great shopping, and exciting outdoor adventures in the jungle. My trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand was absolutely priceless. I visited Thailand during the month of April […]

The Art, Architechture, History and Culture of Russia, Part 2

Friday, August 1st, 2014

Saturday’s itinerary included Red Square, Lenin’s Tomb, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Tretyakov Art Gallery, and the Kuskovo Park and Estate. The day was capped off with a dinner cruise on the Moscow River on a beautiful Radisson ship. The food, atmosphere, and sites were all relaxing and interesting. Early on a Sunday morning it was off […]

The Art, Architecture, History and Culture of Russia, Part 1

Thursday, July 24th, 2014

Russia | May, 2014 Moscow & St. Petersburg The idea of heading over to Russia this spring might be considered somewhat controversial because of the unstable Ukraine situation. Some Russian tour companies are reporting cancellation rates of up to 25% due to the instability.  However, visiting Moscow and St. Petersburg seemed like a safe bet […]

Riviera Maya…simply magical!

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

Many people forget or don’t know about the Riviera Maya area of Cancun. This Mexico gem is a wonderful and budget friendly alternative to a Caribbean getaway with all the all-inclusive perks and pristine beaches. I share my standout picks from a recent visit to this tropical getaway.

Alaska by Land with Royal Caribbean International, Part 2

Tuesday, June 24th, 2014

Next stop was our home for the evening, the Denali Park Lodge. It’s a beautiful lodge right own the river and the view of the mountains is priceless. The lodge is a log cabin style with nice balconies complete with table and chairs to relax in. Rooms are very modern, have lots of storage space […]

Bula! A wonderful trip to Fiji

Tuesday, November 5th, 2013

Namale Resort and Spa, is a 5 Star All Inclusive resort, and one of the only that I know of in Fiji that includes all meals, drinks and activities. The Oceanview Honeymoon and Deluxe Bure’s are located up on a cliff in the trees facing the ocean. They offer room service with phones in the […]