Ah, Paris. The City of Light, romance, baguettes, and enough wine to fuel even the most overzealous sommelier. But what if you’ve seen all the landmarks, Instagrammed the Eiffel Tower from every possible angle, and consumed your body weight in…
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best bed: The DOUGLAS Hotel, Vancouver, Canada
Most people come to the DOUGLAS for its seamless blend of luxury and convenience, especially for events and business. I came to relax and recharge. They do both extraordinarily well. Part of the Autograph collection, under the Marriot umbrella, these…
Ah…Philadelphia…a few things to do….
Ah Philadelphia… city of brotherly love, cradle of liberty, birthplace of America, the 6th borough. A city of US firsts…hospital, bank, zoo, mint, worlds fair and Thanksgiving Parade. It is home to the Liberty Bell, a piece of Einstein’s brain…
best bed: Shangri-La Vancouver, Vancouver, Canada
Spread across 15 floors of the tallest building in Vancouver, the Shangri-La combines sleek, west coast design with traditional Asian accents reflecting the brands heritage. There are only 2 Shangri La’s in North America (the other is in Toronto). Opened…
Four Fabulous Events I Want to Experience in 2025…Care to Join me?
I’m a wing it kinda girl…buying one-way tickets and booking hotels the day of…it usually works out…and when it doesn’t it makes for a story (though not necessarily a great one). I advise clients not to fill every moment…allow for…
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Ah Kyoto….6 things to do
Ah Kyoto… Japan’s capital for 1000 years, the cultural heart of the country and the city of 10,000 shrines. Largely ignored by the Americans, Kyoto survived WWII with more pre 1940 architecture preserved than the rest of Japan resulting in…