If you always wondered why it was called “Turks” and “Caicos” plural, it is because it is a chain of 40 island sitting to the East of Cuba amid some of the most beautiful oceans, beaches and islands in this hemisphere; only six of the islands are inhabited. The islands sit on a shelf or plateau that … [Read more...] about A Primer on Turks and Caicos
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Service as a Value Added Benefit? Yes!
When we cruised with Norwegian Cruise Lines ("NCL") our concierge Anabelle took our trip from a great vacation to perfection with her easy style, vast knowledge and experience. I am neither rich, nor famous, but guiltily admit I do appreciate the occasional perk of first class travel and have … [Read more...] about Service as a Value Added Benefit? Yes!
Reno
Reno is known as "the Biggest Little City in the World" and this rings true, a bit more honest is to say Reno "the biggest small town in the World" as this hits the marker a bit closer since much of what Reno offers is small town appeal. The heart is small enough to be walkable, but don't think you … [Read more...] about Reno
Virgin Island National Park
St. John is postcard perfect everywhere you look - an idyllic destination of white sand beaches, turquoise waters that lap against the shore in unbelievable shades that will make your heart and soul sing for the simple joy to be alive and bear witness to the splendid beauty that unfolds before you … [Read more...] about Virgin Island National Park
The No. 1 Romantic Hotel
At the end of our five part series on the most romantic hotels in Costa Rica we bring you to the Four Seasons sitting between two heavenly beaches on the Papagayo Peninsula in Guanacaste. This bastion of relaxation, beauty and service that is gracious at every turn will wow your senses and envelop … [Read more...] about The No. 1 Romantic Hotel
Our No. 2 is the 2013 Conde’ Nast Traveler’s No. 1
Still in the Fortuna area of Costa Rica Midwest Travel Solutions has chosen Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens as the number 2 most romantic hotel in Costa Rica - Conde' Nast Readers went farther dubbing it the most romantic hotel in Central and South America. From the standard Casita, to Suites or … [Read more...] about Our No. 2 is the 2013 Conde’ Nast Traveler’s No. 1
Back to Arenal
For our 3rd most romantic hotel in Costa Rica we are back to the Arenal area, plunging into Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort. This is unique not only in Costa Rica but worldwide. Tabacon Resort's thermal natural springs are 97% rain-based and 3% magma-based giving you rich minerals with low sulfur - … [Read more...] about Back to Arenal
Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
The Heights of Love Day two of our special Valentine's Day series of most romantic hotels in Costa Rica brings us to the province of Guanacaste, and the town of Tamarindo located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. What is there to do in Tamarindo? Surfing: you will find many local surf shops … [Read more...] about Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Hotel Indigo
In my quest to experience new properties, concepts in travel and just step outside of my normal selection of vanilla, but safe hotels, I recently stayed at Hotel Indigo just outside of Indianapolis, in Fishers, Indiana. Hotel Indigo is a member of Intercontinental Hotel Group. In my sometimes … [Read more...] about Hotel Indigo
Top Five Money Saving Travel Tips
1. When comparing the cost of different types of vacations or diverse itineraries break it down to the cost per person per day. This is the only way to make an apples to apples comparison. If you are considering a cruise and an all-inclusive land vacation or all-inclusive vs. paying for your … [Read more...] about Top Five Money Saving Travel Tips