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Luxury Rental Review: Bardi Apartment

As mentioned in this post about Florence/Tuscany, renting an apartment is an absolute cost saver, compared to the cost of a hotel room during high season!  I booked a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment for a fraction of the cost of ...
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Family Friendly Restaurant Guide for Whistler

Breakfast: Before you hit the slopes, stop by Wildflower Grill at the Fairmont Hotel.  I had a hard time deciding between the buffet, or the mouth-watering menu items.  The buffet featured pastries, fresh smoothies, roasted potatoes, eggs, fresh fruit, pancakes, waffles, an ...

The Top Whistler Winter Adventures with kids

If you're headed to Whistler there is plenty to keep your day filled, besides skiing or snowboarding! I have visited three times and have still only seen the tip of the iceberg (pun?) On the Way There... First stop is the ...
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Luxury Hotel Review: Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Fairmont Chateau First impressions: If you're itching for a mountain escape that offers that quintessential winter lodge, cozy-up-by-the-fire feel, then look no further...head to the Fairmont Chateau Whistler!   You'll immediately enter into a spacious lodge, filled with comfortable sofas, warm fires, ...
Ski packing guide

What to Pack for a Ski Trip

So you’ve booked your ski trip and now it’s time to pack? A winter trip hopefully means you’ll get to cozy up by the fire in a comfy outfit...but winter clothes aren’t exactly space efficient.  If you want to know what ...
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Whistler with Kids Winter Guide

Whistler checks the boxes for many different types of travelers and one of my favorite wintertime destinations for families.  If you're looking for adventure, the skiing and hiking are some of the best with plenty of kid-friendly trails.  If you prefer ...
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5 Reasons to Celebrate Your Next Holiday at a Luxury Villa in Sicily

In January, something peculiar happens to the human brain.     We start to forget the absolute, sheer mayhem that was the holiday season.      ...
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Discover the 11 Very Best Places in Puglia – Italy’s Rising Star

There's a theme in all of Puglia that goes like this:  Relax, roam, discover, dine, and repeat.     Right now, the travel world is ...
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Villas in Puglia are Serving Up the Sweet Life

Move over Tuscany -- there's a new star on Italy's travel map, and it comes complete with sun-soaked villas set amid Puglia's captivating landscape. ...

A Guide to Disney World for First Timers

Moms - you can do this.     You've grown your baby, you've been there through the night wakings, through the potty training, through the ...
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8 Luxury Spring Break Destinations For Families

Ohhh…Spring break.    These two words conjure up images of long airport lines, crowded pools, partying college kids, loud music…and bad decisions.     Hey ...
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Copenhagen Guide: 15 Festive Things to Do in Winter

Where can you travel in winter where the temperature may indeed plummet, but the people party on?  Come see how the Danes do it! ...
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It’s Time to Book This Romantic Countryside Getaway in CT: The Mayflower Inn and Spa

If I had one piece of advice for moms and dads looking to escape for a romantic getaway in CT at the Mayflower Inn ...
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