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Review Holland America Eurodam Cruise to Alaska from Seattle

The Oprah “Share the Adventure” Cruise to Alaska would be my first cruise “first date” on Holland America.  I was a bit apprehensive knowing that Holland has a reputation for skewing older cruise guests especially to Alaska but figured that the O Magazine inaugural cruise to Alaska on Eurodam with […]

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The Mail Rail Ride – Riding Through History as a Letter in London

When I first visited Venice, Italy, I remember buying handmade paper by the sheet.  It was elegant, unique and something I wanted to write on.  But what to write?  What was worthy of this special paper?  As silly as it sounds now, that paper could only be used for a […]

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Review: The Sea Containers Hotel (formerly Mondrian London) – Luxury on the Thames

Note: The Mondrian Hotel London has re-flagged (changed hotel ownership) to Sea Containers Hotel London, a boutique hotel. Post is updated to reflect new name. The design, staff and stellar service should remain. The London hotel scene is so exciting and with each visit I’m keen to try a new […]

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London – Kensington Palace Exhibit: Diana Her Fashion Story

Rainy day London was the reason I was walking through Kensington Park toward Kensington Palace to finally visit the Diana Her Fashion Story exhibit.  I still remember watching the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles to Diana Spencer on television before leaving for school.  It was when a young girl emerged […]

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Review – Marriott Courtyard Page at Lake Powell Hotel

My last minute road trip idea from St. George, Utah to Page, Arizona to see Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon would require an overnight stay at a local hotel.  With only a few options, I chose the Marriott Courtyard Page at Lake Powell for the overnight base to relax and […]

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Road Trip: Driving from St. George to Page, Arizona

While Google will tell you it should take just over 2 ½ hours to drive from St. George to Page, Arizona (about 154 miles), it doesn’t tell you is that the scenery will be simply stunning along the way. Gorgeous landscapes that you would quickly try to imprint in your […]

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Best Las Vegas Desserts? In Search of Birthday Cake and Cookies

As a (non-recovering) cookie and cupcake addict, I love to find new sweet treats and desserts when I travel.  On a recent visit to Las Vegas for my birthday weekend, armed with a list of favorite treats over the years, I was keen to search for new cookie, cupcake and […]

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Whispers to the Universe – My Year in Travel Review

It’s funny that I put out into the universe “win lottery or find love or retire early to an island escape” (I’m good with one or all of them) and yet nothing happens but I respond to a twitter chat question in early January as to where I might go […]