5 Reasons to Celebrate Your Next Holiday at a Luxury Villa in Sicily

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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 reminiscing about the holidays fondly.  In July, we SWEAR we’re going to start figuring…

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Chatham Bars Inn: An Idyllic Cape Cod Family Vacation

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They had me at lob-stah (roll).    Even if you’ve lived in New England your whole life, it’s easy to still fall under the spell of those idyllic Northeast summers — perfectly cooked lobster rolls, sticky salt in the air from dawn to dusk, entire days spent exploring the beaches, and just the right amount…

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Romantic Vermont Getaway to Twin Farms

Romantic Vermont Getaway Twin Farms

He surprised me with a card on a Friday night.     Inside were cutesy vague instructions: I had 24 hours to pack, and 48 hours of a romantic Vermont getaway to look forward to.    Hotel not yet disclosed.    After 20 minutes of me begging for a hint (delaying “vacation-gratification” is not my forté),…

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Rosewood Mayakoba: An Unforgettable Luxury Family Resort

Rosewood Mayakoba An Unforgettable Luxury Family Resort

If Disney is “Where Dreams Come True” for kids, then Rosewood Mayakoba, a luxury family resort, is where that happens for moms and dads.    That’s right parents – that utopian escape exists!  Your dream of having a recharging and relaxing vacation while with those crazy kiddos IS going to happen.  The Rosewood royal treatment…

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Luxury Rhode Island Family Resort: Weekapaug Inn

Luxury Rhode Island Family Resort Weekapaug Inn

Picture this: crowded boardwalks, packed beaches, greasy pizza, arcade games, and flashing amusement park lights.  Cue the screeching brakes.  You’re not going there.     Don’t get me wrong – sometimes that wild and fun beach scene is just what the doctor ordered.  But, if you’re instead dreaming of a New England summer vacation that’s low-key…

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Watch Hill Inn: Luxury Hotel Review

Watch Hill Inn Luxury Hotel Review

I love a hotel with history.  If you’re staying at Watch Hill Inn in Westerly, Rhode Island, then you’ll experience the comforts of modern accommodations that definitely doesn’t feel cookie cutter.  This is an historic property smack dab in the middle of a quaint seaside village, and it’s the perfect place to call home for…

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Luxury Hotel Review: Hotel Hassler

I have a confession to make. This rooftop picture of the city, taken from the balcony of Hotel Hassler, was snapped about 3 years before I was an actual hotel guest.  Sorry Hotel Hassler…I snuck in and just had to see the views!  I made a mad dash for the elevator, convinced someone I was…

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North Shore Vs. South Shore: Accommodation Review

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Where you choose to stay depends on what you’d like to do during your Hawaiian vacation.  Head to the South Shore if you’d prefer some R&R, hotel pampering, and time by the pool.  This region generally has more predictable sun.  If you’ve envisioned a vacation filled with hiking, beach hopping and swimming in open water,…

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