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Hotel Reviews – TownePlace Suites Richland Columbia Point

I know a hotel stay won’t be dull when I’m greeted by a gentleman walking around the hotel lobby in his boxer shorts.  That was unexpected and also the first impression I had of the TownePlace Suites Richland Columbia Point. As I would quickly learn, nothing about this property was in the realm of the “expected”. …

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Steal His Clothes

November is usually the turning point when I begin to think beyond all the cute fall items I’ve purchased and what outfits I can create.  Instead, as the days turn colder (and especially on the weekends), my mind turns to comfort. Hilliary Latham recently had a great piece on five items to steal from your…

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Is That YOUR Inflatable Penis?! – Golden Princess Review Part V

When Princess Cruises describes their sailings as “a relaxed, rejuvenating retreat at sea”, the image of a young woman wearing a tiara “riding” a large inflatable penis around the crowded Golden Princess Piazza as if it’s a stick horse is not what my mind conjures up. Perhaps I have a different idea of what “relaxed and rejuvenating” mean when…

The image shows a luxurious indoor lounge area on a cruise ship. The space features several cushioned lounge chairs with rolled towels placed on them, labeled "The Sanctuary." Each lounge chair is paired with a small glass-top side table, some of which have menus or books on them. The area is enclosed with large windows, offering a scenic view of the sea and distant land. The overall ambiance is serene and inviting, designed for relaxation and comfort.
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Are We There Yet? – Golden Princess Review Part IV

Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to take a three night cruise on Princess Cruises’ Golden Princess.  It was a round-trip sailing from Los Angeles (San Pedro) with a port stop in Ensenada, Mexico.  I’ve been reviewing the cruise over the past week and today we’ll discuss the ship’s activities and amenities.   If…

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Interesting Food Abroad From Familar Brands

One of the things I love about travel is the ability to try new flavors of familiar branded food while traveling.  Finding interesting food abroad is always a delight – the more unusual, the better! I’m not embarrassed to admit that I often visit foreign McDonalds just to see what is on offer.  One of…

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Travel Planning… My Least Favorite Part

I have a shameful secret – I hate travel planning. It’s strange for a Type A frequent traveler to admit that I don’t like travel planning, but it’s true. As a travel blogger, my street credibility rides on having an interesting trip, every time.  I need to know the best inside information about every city…

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Free Hilton HHonors Diamond Status Through 2016 Plus 25,000 AAdvantage Miles

Well *that* was unexpected.  I was just gifted Hilton HHonors Diamond status through March 31, 2016 due to my AAdvantage account.  This is a targeted offer. We’re teaming up with Hilton HHonors to reward your frequent travel. Sign up, and you’ll be immediately rewarded with Hilton HHonors Diamond status. With Diamond status, you can enjoy…

The image shows a large parking structure at an airport. There are multiple levels of parking with numerous cars parked in the open lots and on the various levels of the structure. A skybridge connects the parking structure to another building, likely the airport terminal. In the background, there is a control tower and other airport facilities. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a sunny day. The area around the parking structure has some trees and green spaces.
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Hotel Reviews – UPDATE – Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel

Last night I had a bit of travel disruption and I ended up in Cleveland instead of Columbus.  I fortunately know my Hyatt and Starwood options here fairly well and as those are the two programs I’m focusing on for Q4 (Hyatt to requalify for Diamond status, Starwood on my quest for nights to make…