Disclaimer: I am not a Mouseketeer Poohbah Status Disney Fan. I like The Mouse. I love Pluto. I’ve even buried the memories of riding It’s a Small World as a teen….somewhat. But when the Chickadee and her little Minis request the presence of MiMi and Poppie at Walt Disney World…just like with the Queen, one […]
Paris is always a good idea!–Audrey Hepburn When my girlfriend and I were planning our wine trip to Burgundy, I jumped at the chance to spend extra days in the City of Light, Paris! It’s such a lovely city and I was itching to try a few restaurants. Luckily she is the adventuresome sort and
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The beautiful waters of Jamaica beckon me from time to time. It was the very first Caribbean Island I ever visited and those crystal clear blue waters sing to me. Jamaica has been off my radar for a few years because of negative feedback that I feel is being addressed by the government, the hotels,
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Each year, our travel consortium, Virtuoso, conducts its annual travel conference, Virtuoso Week, in the city that never sleeps, Las Vegas. The conference is held inside one of our Virtuoso preferred properties, the Bellagio. Vegas is an exciting destination with food, cocktails, endless entertainment, and, of course, gambling. The first few years of the conference,
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A few weeks back, we experienced a foodie extravaganza weekend in Cincinnati with a few of our Indy Chaine des Rotisseurs friends. I just love foodie experiences—especially those with multiple dining and wining opportunities. On Saturday morning, The Man and I arrived at the Findlay Market just as it came into full swing. We walked
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Two of my favorite all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana have announced the beginning of a large enhancement project over the next few months. Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana and Now Larimar Punta Cana will commence renovation starting in early June 2014. This project will undoubtedly enhance the vacation experience for future guests staying at both
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It’s Friday–the start of the weekend. The spring weather takes me back to my time in Venice last spring…before the crowds and the summer heat. One of my favorite experiences was sipping a bellini poolside at the Hotel Cipriani. A Bellini is a delightful mixture of white peach juice and prosecco and was invented in
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After our decadent lunch at The Drover (and a nap on the bus), we arrived at the Marcliffe just in time for a quick tour, a cup of tea, and evening cocktails. Our host, the owner, Stewart Spence started us off with a few snacks and a lovely champagne (I do love my bubbles). Our
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This week was #scotfoodweek on Twitter and, since I had just returned from a glorious week in Scotland, I posted several of my favorites on my twitter page @beckylukovic. Although I have sent people to the UK for the last 12 some-odd years, I had no idea that Scotland was a true foodie destination. Besides
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We all want a great deal—no matter what our income demographic is…..Value is king these days. The Riviera Maya offers such a value for travelers seeking to put their toes in the sand, perhaps do a bit of sightseeing, and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I would like to suggest
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