Category: Travel & Luxury Experiences
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Lakeway Resort and Spa on Lake Travis, Austin Texas
When my friend Michelle asked me to come to Austin for South by Southwest, I was wearing my “international travel snob” hat. I half-jokingly said, “I just flew in from London and I don’t do Texas.” A few hours later, I had booked my flight to Austin and was researching hotels for the trip. Lucky…
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Wanderlust: Exploring Costa Rica
I’ve been lucky in travel. I was born with an itchy foot to explore the world, maybe because I’m a child of different cultures. My dad, a white guy from Utah, married my mom, a hot pepper from Chile. (Yes, it’s a country, no they don’t eat Chili there.) Having 2 different cultures in my…
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Staying fit in Slovenia
Here is a quick secret to staying fit while anywhere in the world. I put a large towel on my hotel room floor, and I do a combination of 300 sit ups and 50 pushups. Then I put my favorite song on my iPod and dance like I’m in the Britney video. Nah…ok…I don’t dance…
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Where in the World Wednesday: Week 2
This week’s location is home to the world’s largest tram network and has been ranked as the world’s most liveable city. It holds the honor of hosting the first Olympic Games ever held in the southern hemisphere. Of the many displays of public art located throughout the city my personal favorite was the fountain shown…
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Spoiled Travelers Are Expedited Through Airport Security
I am a huge fan of loyalty programs for all types of travel as they always make feel a bit more Spoiled. As a Star Alliance Gold Member I have been awarded the standard benefits including complimentary upgrades, access to the First or Business Class lounge on international flights, waived fees for excess luggage, priority…