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An Oasis in the Heart of the Capital

The Fairmont Washington, DC is “an oasis in the heart of the capital.” It’s a welcome refuge and distraction from politics and life. The Fairmont Washington DC should be one of your top choices when picking a Washington DC hotel. Disclosure: I received a discounted media rate and Fairmont Gold courtesy of Fairmont Washington, DC …

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Affordable French Restaurant in Bellingham, WA

With over 100,000 acres of farmland, you can find a farm to table restaurant on every corner in Bellingham, Washington. But Eat Restaurant and Bar is the only farm to table restaurant with a French flair. Disclosure: As is common in the travel industry, my trip was provided for review purposes.  All opinions are 100% mine. …

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Centrally Located Luxury Madrid Hotel That’s Easy on the Budget

What girl (or guy) doesn’t dream of sleeping in a palace? Especially one like the Westin Palace Madrid that’s steps from the Prado, one of the best art museums in the world. The Westin Palace Madrid wasn’t my first palace sleepover. My first was at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. But the Westin Palace Madrid was …

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The Las Vegas Hotel With Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Airport Shuttle, and No Resort Fees

The Delano Las Vegas and Nobu at Caesars Palace are among the most expensive hotels in Las Vegas. But are they the best hotels in Las Vegas? but that’s not where you should stay. Keep reading my Hyatt Place Las Vegas review to find out why the Hyatt Place Las Vegas is the best hotel. …

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Where to Stay in Vienna, Austria? Here Are the Top 7 Hotels

Planning a trip to Vienna? You’re probably wondering where to stay in Vienna, Austria. Here are the top 7 hotels in Vienna, Austria. Vienna is Austria’s capital. And like most big cities, it’s made up of neighborhoods (districts). Whether you’re visiting for a few days, a week, or longer, the best district to stay in Vienna, …

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Review: JW Marriott Los Angeles LA Live Executive Lounge

Last week I had a conference at the JW Marriott Los Angeles LA Live. But I didn’t stay there. Instead I used Hyatt points to stay for free at the Andaz West Hollywood. But my friend Margalit from Autistic Globetrotting stayed at the JW Marriott and graciously invited me to join her in the lounge.  Keep reading …

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Review: Lufthansa 747-8 First Class Los Angeles to Frankfurt

In June, I took my longest solo trip: a quasi-round the world 19-day trip to Switzerland, Mallorca, France, Sri Lanka, Japan, and Germany. When you’re a mom, 19 days is a LONG time to be away from your kids. Even if they are teenagers. If you’re a regular blog reader you know I’m a “little” behind in …

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Star Alliance First Class Lounge Los Angeles Airport LAX Review

I was excited to fly First Class on Lufthansa’s 747-800 from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. And while I like to spend a few hours in a First Class lounge before a long haul flight, this time I got there almost 6 hours before my flight. Keep reading for my Star Alliance First Class Lounge Los …

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Park Hyatt Mallorca Review: How to Get There

Mallorca, a popular vacation spot for Europeans and A-list celebrities like Jack Nicholson, Jennifer Aniston, and Tom Cruise, is quickly becoming a hot spot for Americans now that the Park Hyatt Mallorca has opened. This will be a four part review. In this post, the Park Hyatt Mallorca review how to get there you’ll learn how to …

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Our First Class Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu Sydney Flight for $63

Update: The credit card offer in this post is no longer available. Check our credit card page for the latest offers. People always ask, “What’s the favorite place you’ve visited.” I love all 33 countries I’ve been to, but Australia ranks high on the list. Our first trip to Australia (and Tahiti) was in 1994. That visit …

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