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.
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.
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.
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.
A Busy Weekend in Portland
We spent a long weekend visiting family and friends in Portland recently, stuffing a variety of activities in just a few days. The biggest draw was our 4-year-old granddaughter's participation in her preschool's spring "dinner theater" and silent auction fundraiser on Friday night. We had seen this same group of 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds perform in a December Reindeer Games variety show and were impressed with the performances (singing and dancing and dialogue) the children's teachers pulled out of them, and we'd been told that the spring show was an even bigger extravaganza. It turned out to be true.
Travel in Style
In a meeting about 30 years ago, the executives of United MileagePlus reported an internal survey indicated their best business customers were also their best leisure customers. It came as no shock to me, as I understand well the travel bug bites hard; and when you travel for business, you are always looking for that other place to discover on your own. Same goes with bleisure: Long before the term became widely used by the industry, we were using it and living it at Global Traveler. Often my business trips to California, Florida and all over the world included a weekend of golf, usually with clients.
Sailing and Snorkeling in the U.S. Virgin Islands
On the second half of my journey with Holland America Line, we docked at St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands on a particularly breezy and sunny day. Alongside another cruise ship, we disembarked and boarded a catamaran called Castaway Girl.
Loyola Home Run Derby
“It might be. It could be. It is! Home run!” That was the way late Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Caray called home runs in Chicago for so many years. If Caray was at Loyola's Hoyne Park on Saturday, he would have broken out that call for one important homer.
A Few Days in Tegernsee: Germany Part 2
In my last blog, I wrote about my flight to Germany on Condor Airlines’ business class, and now it’s time to get into a full recap of my trip — starting in Tegernsee.
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May 1, 2024Velas Resorts 2024 Wellness Getaways
Velas Resorts’ Wellness Getaways return this year for the first time since the pandemic, running June 6–9. The retreats blend fitness, nutrition and holistic health programming led by specialists in the field and celebrity trainers like Adriana Lima, Glen Powell and Hailey Bieber.
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Briggs & Riley: Elevate Your Journey with Quality Luggage
Embracing a life well lived often means embracing a life well-traveled. Every journey becomes a canvas for experiences that shape our lives and at the heart of every adventure lies the indispensable companion: quality luggage.
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Apr 30, 2024Avianca Airlines Relaunches 10 Seasonal Routes from the United States
Avianca Airlines recently announced the revival of 10 seasonal, non-stop routes to Latin America from the United States, bringing one of the most comprehensive networks for non-stop travel to Latin America to the airline.
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Apr 30, 2024Moxy Williamsburg/Brooklyn Raises the Bar in Bleisure Travel
While Moxy hotels in Manhattan embody the essence of New York City, Moxy Williamsburg/Brooklyn gets down to business with a bleisure travel experience that celebrates the city as an international hub of commerce, trade and trends.
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The Argosaronic Islands Are Calling
The Saronic or Argo Saronic Islands of Greece call travelers to explore its seven small islands and islets brimming with history, natural sites and more. With most easily accessible by boat, the islands’ proximity to ports of Athens make the Saronic Islands an ideal destination for those preferring shorter boat rides. In fact, trips from Athens ports to the islands take only between 10 minutes and two hours, depending on the island you choose, making them perfect for day or weekend trips. From Piraeus port, you can access Hydra, Spetses, Aegina and Poros directly. Come explore these stunning islands with us and find the inspiration to plan your next trip to these islands. Hydra Hydra town curves around a slope overlooking the Argosaronic Gulf like an amphitheater and is considered one of the most romantic destinations in Greece. Most unique to the island is its lack of vehicles. People on the island get around on mules and donkeys as well as water taxis, making for a peaceful and laid-back day. Hydra lies a two-hour ferry ride from Piraeus port in Athens.
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Apr 30, 2024Six Senses Kyoto Debuts in Japan
Six Senses Kyoto recently opened its doors, making it the first Six Senses property in Japan. Situated closely to iconic heritage shrines and palaces within the ancient capital, Six Senses Kyoto invites guests to escape and enjoy holistic wellness, signature sustainability and out-of-the-ordinary experiences.
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Apr 26, 2024Jamaica Gears Up for Summer with New Hotels and Experiences
Just in time for summer, Jamaica is easier to enjoy than ever thanks to new hotels and excursions. This Caribbean island has never been more alive than this year, and this summer is to be its best one yet.
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Apr 25, 2024Former Massachusetts Glasses Factory Transforms into New Hotel
In the late 1800s, eyeglass manufacturer George Washington Wells became the founder and owner of the largest eyeglass company in the town by merging with several smaller lens manufacturers in Southbridge, Massachusetts. By the early 1900s, Wells was running the largest eyeglass manufacturing company in the world, owning several factories in Southbridge and occupying more than 80 acres on both sides of the Quinebaug River. It was called the American Optical Company, known locally in town as “AO.”