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May 6, 2024

Hospitality & Tourism Summit

As the Chicago weather warms, I start to look for things to do this summer. The Hospitality & Tourism Summit provided more ideas than I could squeeze into the summer.

May 5, 2024

Talking Travel with Adam McArthur

Adam McArthur is a great example of knowing what you want at a young age and achieving that goal. Stating he was inspired by cartoons at a young age, he begged his parents for a chance to pursue his love of cartoons, acting and voice-overs. After taking acting lessons when he was 16, he quickly landed many radio spots for Macy's, and he hasn't stopped since.

May 4, 2024

Car Rides Through Connemara

I’m back to talk more about my trip to Ireland last month. As it fades from recent memory with the stresses of being back to daily life, it’s nice to have these blog posts to remember what I did and bring myself back to the Emerald Isle.

May 3, 2024

Philly Dining Scene

This past weekend my husband and I enjoyed two incredible dinners at Philadelphia restaurants.

May 2, 2024

oneworld Unveils The 25

Last week Global Traveler was invited to John F. Kennedy International Airport to celebrate oneworld alliance’s new signature cocktail, The 25. The name of the cocktail, inspired by the 25th anniversary of the alliance that began with just four airlines and now includes 13 members, with a 14th joining this year.

May 1, 2024

Nayara Spa Review

At the end of April, my two friends and I went on a girls' trip to Costa Rica. On the first leg of the trip we went to Nayara Gardens in La Fortuna, nestled in the rainforest at the base of the Arenal Volcano. While there we were given the chance to try out treatments at the most stunning spa I have been to.

Apr 30, 2024

SuperFreak: The Rick James Story

With Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place this weekend, I knew I would be spending a lot of time downtown. My busy weekend started by attending SuperFreak: The Rick James Story at Arie Crown Theater.

Apr 29, 2024

Four Days in Vienna

Several years and a few thousand working hours ago, I remember speaking with a group of colleagues about our favorite vacation destinations. Someone in the room had recently returned from a trip to Vienna, Austria, and I was sold. There was romance in her voice when she described the scenery and the city … more than I’d ever heard anyone talk about a European destination before.

Apr 28, 2024

The Great Chicago Ketchup Debate

Baseball season in Chicago means the start of the great debate. I'm not talking about Cubs versus White Sox. I'm referring to ketchup on hot dogs.

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May 6, 2024

What Maui Visitors Need to Know

There’s a lot happening on the beautiful island of Maui and recovery from the devastating fires in Lahaina is underway. Among happy events is a gorgeous cultural redesign of all the suites and villas at Fairmont Kea Lani, plus the opening of the resort’s Hale Kukuna — a 2,000-square-foot cultural center that focuses on sharing Hawai’ian culture, traditions and history, with the goal of a reciprocal sharing of ‘ike (knowledge) and mo’olelo (stories) that link the island’s storied past and vibrant present.

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Explore Portugal on a Wine Tasting Tour with a Touch of History

All it takes is one glance at the grounds of Quinta Dona Maria, which includes a grand villa and surrounding gardens, to realize wine tasting in Portugal comes with a good dose of history. The vineyard is located in Estremoz, just northeast of the first-century Roman ruins found in Evora. In 1718 King João V built this estate for his lover, Dona Maria. When she died, the current owner’s ancestors purchased the land and have been making wine ever since. Taste the wine, which is terrific, especially the full-bodied red Dona Maria Grand Reserve. Then venture inside a building that stores large amphora vases, including one dating back to the 1200s.

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May 6, 2024

4 Beachfront Resorts to Consider Staying at This Summer

There’s nothing better than spending summer on the beach. These four beachfront hotels around the world make it easier than ever to soak up the summer sun.

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May 6, 2024

PONANT’s New Catamaran to Set Sail This Summer

PONANT recently announced the latest addition to its fleet: Spirit of Ponant, measuring 24 meters and boasting six staterooms. The catamaran was built in France and sets sail in July 2024 before heading to the Seychelles for the winter. Travelers can privately charter Spirit of Ponant for week-long voyages and on a per-cabin basis for select itineraries, with rates starting at $8,250 per person (based on double occupancy for a single cabin booking in Corsica).

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May 2, 2024

Hotel AKA Washington Circle Opens in Washington, D.C.

Hotel AKA Washington Circle debuted on May 1 in Washington, D.C.’s, trendy Foggy Bottom/West End neighborhood. The 151-room property marks the third AKA property in the Washington, D.C., area.

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