Summer Cruising In Alaska
It’s summer time, so that means it’s a great time to cruise to Alaska. Alaska is one of my favorite vacation destinations and I’ve been t..
Hotel Palomar Beverly Hills What A Thrill
There’s just something about Beverly Hills that makes me smile. Maybe it’s the pretty people, maybe it’s the amazing food, and maybe it’s ..
Top 5 Travel Must Haves
A few weeks ago I was on a trip with a friend and he was writing a post about travel must haves. Here’s what I always have in my suitcase
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The Phoenician Scottsdale Then & Now
The Phoenician Scottsdale is part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection of hotels. The Phoenician is tucked into the Sonoran Desert at the base ..
Should I Ride That Elephant or Pet That Tiger?
As the world focuses on Cecil the Lion and the American dentist who hunted him down for his own entertainment, there are far too many anim..
J&G Steakhouse at The Phoenician Scottsdale
Back in June of 2011 I had the most amazing meal at the Phoenician Scottsdale at celebrity Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s J&G Steakhouse..
Top 5 Travel Hacks Everyone Can Use
Have you ever been on a trip and realized you’ve forgotten something? It’s never a good feeling. Last week on a trip I forgot some presc..
What Is Pad Thai?
To understand the history of Pad Thai, you need to understand the words. Pad means fried and refers to the fried noodles. Thai – that’s o..
Top 5 Things To Do In Phuket
So you’re planning a trip to one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, Phuket, Thailand. What are the top 5 things to do..
Apple Watch Battery Drains On Vacation
A few weeks ago I wrote about my initial reactions to traveling with the Apple Watch and how it could benefit travelers. Now that I’ve ha..
Chiang Mai Thailand Elephant and Tiger Encounters
Chiang Mai is a northern city in Thailand that is surrounded by tropical jungle and hills. One of the most popular tourist activities in ..
Welcome To Spire Elite IHG Rewards
Yesterday I was surprised to get an email from Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) welcoming me to their new Spire Elite membership rewards..
Naka Island Phuket Hotel Review
The Naka Island Phuket is a Starwood Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. An exclusive all-villa resort on Naka Yai island, it’s just 30 minut..
First2Board Phoenix Travel Sessions Updates
We’re less than a month away from a great travel meet-up. First2Board is hosting the 3rd annual Travel Sessions. This year we’re in Pho..
Tragedy In Charleston Hits Home
I can not sleep. I am unsure what to write and how to express my feelings. Since the mass murder of the 9 people at “Mother Emmanuel” AME..
Buying Souvenirs
When you go on vacation do you collect something similar from every destination you visit? One of the challenges of traveling and Buying ..
How To Survive The Bangkok Smog
This is absolutely be perfect for a #Throwback Thursday. As I get ready to travel to Thailand for the first time in a year, I’m looking t..
Apple Watch Review For Travelers
After anxiously awaiting its arrival for months, my Apple Watch arrived on May 4th, 2015. The Apple Watch was a piece of technology that ..
Injured Abroad Now What
A few years ago, after having spent 9 months working in Thailand and spending several months on vacation in South East Asia, I ended up wi..
La Residence D’Angkor Siem Riep Cambodia
by Rachel Brean, Blogger
I kicked off a big vacation traveling Southeast Asia in May with a stay at the Belmond La Residence D’Angkor i..