Two southern gems
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Savannah or Charleston? Which one is "better"? Well, I loved Savannah until I got to Charleston...
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Sensible splurging
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I understand that not everyone has a “Neiman Marcus” budget but there are some easy, and affordable, ways to elevate your vacation experience with certain indulgences. Here are my top 5 ways to treat yourself on your next trip.
Read MorePrivate wine tasting in Tuscany
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Our day consisted of visiting two different wineries, lunch at a local "off-the-beaten" path restaurant in a tiny tiny village as well as exploring hilltop towns as we went. Our wine expert guide, Davide, is from Cortona so not only is experienced with the best wineries to visit in the area but also which back roads to use to get there and where the scenic views are to stop at en route. We just sat back, relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
Read MoreDrinks with a view in Amsterdam
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I'm not usually keen on heights but I do love a good cityscape so when I heard there was a SkyLounge bar in Amsterdam I knew I had to try it. Turns out the SkyLounge isn't that high up - I believe it was the 15th floor - so it didn't cause any dizziness or vertigo. It is located on the top floor of the Doubletree by Hilton which is walking distance from Centraal Station conveniently located near the cruise ship port.
Read MoreBeyond Paris: Where to go in France
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You probably want to visit France but aren’t sure what part of France to go to. You may want to see chateaus, go wine tasting or participate in a cooking class. But where to do that? The choices can be overwhelming so I've put together a handy quick reference guide to the most popular regions of France.
Read MoreTop 5 Cruising Trends for 2018
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It is difficult to keep up with the trends in cruising, I know. There's always something new and exciting happening. Here are my top 5 recent trends in cruising (both river and ocean cruises).
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