January 23, 2010
December 20th, 2009
Dublin, Ireland
Somehow, someway, through the divinity of our merciful Lord, I ended up having to spend two nights in Dublin on my route home to the U.S. for the Holidays. Okay, that’s what my Irish heritage probably wishes were my feelings about it all. Alas, I was cursing Aer Lingus and the crummy [...]
December 18, 2009
What better says giving and Holiday Spirit than a little self-promotion? It’s that time of year again when you think of your loved ones in a most desperate manner as your rack your brain over the perfect gift that screams, “I swear I didn’t just think of this last week”. Well, friends and readers, search [...]
December 9, 2009
Brussels, Belgium
December 5, 2009
Now that I’m a registered resident of the EU, I figure it’s within my civic duty to visit as many neighboring capitals and charming spots as possible. Given my last-minute nature, the inaugural visit was bound to be close by and relatively short. NB: I vow as I grow to a more [...]
December 2, 2009
December 1st, 2009
Amsterdam (and really, my computer)
I recognize this posting is a bit of a divergence from my regular material but, given that I have always had a deep love affair with paper goods/stationery and now live abroad- I can’t help but become a bit preoccupied with my holiday card selection.
Not only do I have [...]
November 10, 2009
Conrad Rangali Island Resort & Spa
Maldives
November 7th, 2009
One of the first luxury branded properties to boost Hilton’s reputation abroad, the Conrad Rangali Island is also Hilton’s oldest property in the Maldives. Occupying two private islands in the central Atoll’s, the Conrad requires far less transit time (a mere 30 minute sea-plane ride from Male right [...]
November 10, 2009
Maldives
November 3-5
Here at Iru Fushi, the Hilton’s largest property in the Maldives, the Hilton Honors Award program is in full effect. Wise and adventurous members save up their points and pool them for an unforgettable adventure in the Indian Ocean, and it appears they often bring their kids as well. The family-friendly resort has an [...]
Continue reading about Iru Fushi – the Budget Conscious Option
November 7, 2009
Maldives
November 1-3
My first stop in the Maldives was the Beach House, a former Relais & Chateaux hotel and soon-to-be member of the Waldorf Astoria Collection. The 68-villa property is located in one of the most Northern Atolls – the lagoon-ringed Haa Alifu Atoll – on Manafuru island. As expected, arriving to the remote hotel [...]
Continue reading about The Beach House – its All about the Over Water Villa
November 4, 2009
Maldives
November 1, 2009
Please forgive the tragic cliche of a headline above, but truly, I found one of paradise’s costumes right here in the Maldives. This long strand of islands, or Atolls as they’re known, out in the middle of the Indian Ocean features some of the most picturesque island-fantasy scenery I have ever imagined. Lo [...]
October 31, 2009
Amsterdam
October 28th, 2009
Upon my move to Amsterdam, I reached out to the Dutch Tourism Board in an effort to introduce myself (get plugged into upcoming events) as a new journalist. Just my luck, they were extremely responsive (far nicer than the PR department at KLM) and right away I was invited to the preview party [...]
October 30, 2009
Amsterdam
October 28th, 2009
Okay, so its not exactly ‘off-the-beaten-path’ or an obscure find in the middle of the city, however, I still prefer to consider the Dylan Hotel in Amsterdam a Hideaway based on its size, setting and distinct style. With just 41 rooms, all totally different, and a tucked back location complete with intimate inner [...]
Continue reading about The Dylan: the two-time ‘Netherlands Leading Hotel’ by WTA
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