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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.      As soon as the New Year rolls around, it all feels like a dream.  In March, we're ...
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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 just waking up to this mysterious side of Italy.     With its seductive landscapes and calming blue ...
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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.   It doesn't matter how many times you've been to Italy, if you haven't laid eyes on ...

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 first day of school fears, through the friendship making.  Now, your little bundle of joy is a ...
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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 Moms!  What if I were to tell you that luxury spring break destinations for families really do exist.  ...
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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!   When winter arrives, the chill takes over Copenhagen, and the "hygge" spirit comes alive - that's ...
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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 and Spa, it would be this...   Extend the babysitter coverage and book one more day!  Trust ...
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Enchantment Resort Review: Luxury Sedona Hotel

Maybe it was the magic energy of the vortexes.  Maybe it was the glowing red rock scenery.  Or maybe the panoramic views of the ...
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Luxury Hotel Review: Rosewood Miramar

The Rosewood Miramar is the type of hotel, where upon entering the grounds, you instantly know you never want to leave.  The grounds are ...

Family Activities in Florence and Tuscany

Tours and Tips: Florence has a tour or museum for just about every person out there -- they have them for the history buffs, ...

A Foodie’s Guide to Florence and Tuscany

Where or where to start with Italy and food?!  Love letters could be written to Italian food -- and it would be understandable.  Italians ...

Luxury Hotel Review: Borgo Pignano

Where to begin with Borgo?   Do you only have a second to spare, and want to know if you should go?   It ...
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The Best Family Activities in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara has something to offer every age, but this journey out West was all about the toddler time. Claire loved it, and it's safe ...

The Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara California food has a reputation for being fresh, natural, and healthy.  Santa Barbara did not disappoint.  First stop for breakfast was Malibu Farms ...
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