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.ย ย    We start to forget the absolute, sheer mayhem that was the holiday season.ย ย ย    As soon as the New Year rolls around, it all feels like a dream.ย  In March, weโ€™re reminiscing about the holidays fondly.ย  In July, we SWEAR weโ€™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).ย    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.ย ย    Inside were cutesy vague instructions: I had 24 hours to pack, and 48 hours of a romantic Vermont getaway to look forward to.ย    Hotel not yet disclosed.ย    After 20 minutes of me begging for a hint (delaying โ€œvacation-gratificationโ€ is not my fortรฉ),…

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Rosewood Mayakoba: An Unforgettable Luxury Family Resort

Rosewood Mayakoba An Unforgettable Luxury Family Resort

If Disney is โ€œWhere Dreams Come Trueโ€ for kids, then Rosewood Mayakoba, a luxury family resort, is where that happens for moms and dads.ย    Thatโ€™s right parents โ€“ that utopian escape exists!ย  Your dream of having a recharging and relaxing vacation while with those crazy kiddos IS going to happen.ย  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.ย  Cue the screeching brakes.ย  Youโ€™re not going there.ย ย    Donโ€™t get me wrong โ€“ sometimes that wild and fun beach scene is just what the doctor ordered.ย  But, if youโ€™re instead dreaming of a New England summer vacation thatโ€™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.ย  If youโ€™re staying at Watch Hill Inn in Westerly, Rhode Island, then youโ€™ll experience the comforts of modern accommodations that definitely doesnโ€™t feel cookie cutter.ย  This is an historic property smack dab in the middle of a quaint seaside village, and itโ€™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.ย  Sorry Hotel Hassler…I snuck in and just had to see the views!ย  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 youโ€™d like to do during your Hawaiian vacation. ย Head to the South Shore if you’d prefer some R&R, hotel pampering, and time by the pool.ย  This region generally has more predictable sun.ย  If youโ€™ve envisioned a vacation filled with hiking, beach hopping and swimming in open water,…

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