Planning to visit the Miami area in Florida? Formerly known as the Turnberry Isle Miami (part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection), the new JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort was recently renovated and transformed. As part of the renovation, the resort opened a beautiful new water park, complete with 7 waterslides and a triple Flowrider. Whether you …
Do you have a hotel in North America that you just absolutely HAVE to stay in? There are several hotels on my bucket list, including the Salish Lodge in Washington, the Waldorf Astoria in NYC, and the Hotel del Coronado in California. A few weeks ago, as part of my attendance at the Women in …
I’ve visited the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville a few times for conferences in the past years, and I’ve always wanted to bring my children. It’s a beautiful, unique resort that is truly stunning to see. It’s especially festive during the holiday season when they host a number of events and activities. Finally, for Thanksgiving, we …
With lines at airports getting longer, everyone is looking for a way to speed things up so they can be on their way. We’ve already talked about TSA Precheck, but have you considered Global Entry? If you fly internationally, Global Entry can be a great way to save time. Global Entry, which is run by …
We were exhausted from a red-eye flight with a tight connection, and wary after our luggage failed to show up at the Porto Airport. But as we were driven into the city by a tour driver, we were eager to step foot in the Intercontinental Porto Palacio Das Cardosas (an IHG Hotel) – our first …
I love hotels, and while I enjoy luxurious amenities, I especially enjoy a unique hotel. I recently spent four nights and a historic and beautiful hotel that was both unique and luxurious. The Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees is located in a stunning location on Lake Maggiore overlooking the lake. It’s just a few minutes …