Beis Travel Accessories
Recently, my friend and I discovered a new travel accessories brand called Beis, owned by actress Shay Mitchell, best known for her roles as Emily in Pretty Little Liars and Peach in the Netflix thriller You. Shay took a little break from acting and started focusing on Beis.
Putting and Pool Time
Sometimes you want a vacation that is packed with lots of physical activity and challenges, and other times you're just looking for doing not much more than sitting on a beach or by a pool and watching the world go by. Our recent 10-day trip to Eagle Crest Resort in Central Oregon provided both. Last week I wrote about some hiking we did in the area, providing both lovely views and a good workout.
Finding My Adventurous Side
I’ve always been more of a spectator than a participant. I’m not sporty or very coordinated, so I often bow out of activities that require any sort of athletic ability. I can’t swim, so that rules out a slew of fun things to do in tropical locales. I often find myself sitting on the sidelines, just observing my husband and daughter while they enjoy thrilling adventures. And I have never minded before. I loved watching them snorkel from my beach lounge chair in Riviera Maya, Mexico. I laughed from the safety of our boat as they did flips off a water trampoline in the Finger Lakes. Over the years, I became the designated photographer, trying to get a good shot of them on a roller coaster, while I held drinks and bags firmly on the ground at HersheyPark in Pennsylvania. I dutifully took photos of my husband as he hung awkwardly upside down to kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland. I have taken LOTS of photos on many trips!
Philly and South Jersey Dining
Over the past few weeks, my husband and I tried a couple new and new-to-us restaurants in Philadelphia and South Jersey.
A Colorful End of Summer
This past weekend I spent a fair amount of time having fun and basking in the joy extended by NYC’s Color Factory Exhibit.
Back to Milwaukee
A bunch of us spent the weekend in Milwaukee. Although it's only 90 minutes from Chicago, we stayed at a friend's house just outside of Milwaukee.
Anyone Can Whistle
When a Tony Award-nominated musical meets a historic local theater, the result is a great night of entertainment. Such was the case when I saw Anyone Can Whistle at Skokie Theatre.
Weekending in Jacksonville, Florida
As summer fades and the Jersey Shore traffic dies down on the East Coast, my family decided to close out the redemption summer of 2021 with a trip to Jacksonville, Florida. Certainty short and undeniably sweet, last weekend was filled with bike rides, quality family time and endless stories reflecting on a wonderful summer of travel and adventure.
Central Oregon Hiking
As I wrote a few weeks ago, my family enjoyed a stay at Eagle Crest Resort just outside of Redmond, Oregon, in August. It was a three-generation vacation, with the youngest less than 2 years old and the oldest just north of 70. As I indicated in my first blog, Central Oregon offers year-round outdoor recreation of many types, so we readily managed to find activities to appeal to everyone and each one's abilities.
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Sep 24, 2021Fall Travel Trends from Vacasa
With the autumn in full spring, now is time to start planning your fall weekend getaway. Whether a relaxing weekend on the lake, leaf-peeping or hiking, check out these fall travel trends from vacation rental management company Vacasa.
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Sep 23, 2021Host a Fabled Business Event in Wonderful Copenhagen
I imagine that when writer Hans Christian Andersen mused, “Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale,” he was standing at the edge of Copenhagen’s historic Tivoli Gardens, one of his favorite haunts, enlivened by the swirl of human happiness that surrounded him: children laughing; carousels spinning; games of chance played for prizes; lovers holding hands; hungry people whispering over sweets, hot drinks, beer and towering, open-faced smørrebrød, Denmark’s quintessential sandwich. That fairy tale lives on today at the second-oldest amusement park in the world, a spectacle of folly architecture, bakeries, gardens, rides, restaurants, puppet shows and joy ... and which also happens to be one of the city’s most storied places to convene for business.
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Sep 23, 2021Reimagined Park Hyatt Toronto Officially Reopens Its Doors
The restored Park Hyatt Toronto reopened its doors, bringing luxury, sophistication and glamour alongside a nod to the hotel’s Canadian heritage. Alessandro Munge of Studio Munge collaborated on the hotel’s refresh, drawing inspiration from Canada’s seasons and natural landscapes.
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Sep 22, 2021Irwin’s Review
I recently dined at Irwin’s in Philadelphia. The restaurant is located on the rooftop of the Bok Building, a former school turned collective of small businesses, non-profits, artist workshops, a bar and restaurant. I previously visited Bok for the bar and yoga classes, and I was excited to experience the restaurant.
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Sep 22, 2021Fall into Fun with Exclusive Sale at Prince Waikiki
Prince Waikiki is offering a limited-time, fun in the sun Fall Into Fun Sale alongside fall programming this season. Some of the programming includes yoga and meditation classes, live musicians, island-inspired cocktails and the immersive Indulge Dinner.
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Greece: Destination Luxury
Since its prestige for attracting the world elite grew in the 1960s, Greece remains the go-to destination for glittering holidays. Each step of the journey is enrobed in luxury, from culinary traditions with the highest standard of execution and name-brand, high-end shopping to first-rate wellness locales and elite accommodations, like 5-star hotels, private villas and yachts.
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Sep 22, 2021Cathay Pacific to Use Sustainable Fuel for 10 Percent of Total Consumption by 2030
Cathay Pacific reaffirms its commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 with a pledge to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel for 10 percent of its total fuel consumption by 2030. The airline has made pioneering efforts in supporting SAF development for more than 10 years.