After spending 4 days in Doha as a stopover before making our way to the Maldives with Qatar Airways I’m finally back for the second time in one of my favorite tropical destinations! This time we experienced two beautiful properties: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa and Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giravarru. The flight from Doha to Male Airport is about four hours. I visited during October…
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BEIJING TRAVEL ITINERARY: 4 DAYS
If you read my Xi’an guide then you’ll love reading about my Beijing trip too! I was invited to Xi’an and Beijing with China World Hotel, Beijing WHERE TO STAY China World Hotel, Beijing is a Shangri-La Hotel located in the heart of Beijing’s central business district. The property is attached to one of the largest malls in Beijing, China World Mall. Two other Shangri-La properties (China World Summit Wing…
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10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN XI’AN, CHINA
Xi’an, China is located in central-northwest China and has more than 3,000 years of history. So when Shangri-La Hotels reached out about a trip to Xi’an and Beijing, China I knew I had to say yes. I’ve heard so many great things about Xi’an, especially Xi’an food and Xi’an noodles! We spent two nights in Xi’an and traveled from Xi’an to Beijing which we stayed for four nights. So here…
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COCO COLLECTION RESORTS: SECLUDED ISLAND PARADISE IN THE MALDIVES
The Maldives has been on the top of my bucket list for a while and I’ve always dreamed of visiting for my honeymoon. Lucky for me, I did not need to wait for my honeymoon to visit. I was recently invited to The Maldives to experience two of Coco Collection properties: Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu & Coco Bodu Hithi. Both are amazing properties where you will find yourself on a…
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WOMEN’S JOURNEY THAILAND
I recently had the opportunity to visit Thailand for the fourth time! Thailand holds a special place in my heart because of the amazing people, culture, food, and all around experiences in health and wellness. I spent a week exploring Chiang Mai, Pai, and Bangkok on an epic Women’s Journey Thailand with the Tourism Authority of Thailand. CHIANG MAI We started our trip in Chiang Mai where we were hosted…
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WHERE TO SEE CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN OSAKA, NARA & KYOTO
My first time visiting Japan was exactly two years ago for my 30th birthday and it was one of the best experiences I had! I truly fell in love with the Japanese culture, history, and cuisine. One of the many reasons why I’m excited to announce my partnership with All Nippon Airlines (ANA) and their Experience Class campaign, is their amazing service and direct flights from the West Coast! It was my…
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THE BEST WAY TO EXPLORE ANGKOR WAT
Angkor Wat is one of the world’s most visited archaeological sites and also the largest religious monument in the world. There are over 60 temples surrounding Angkor Wat, making it very difficult to see it all. After two previous trips to Asia and never making it to the ancient world wonder, I knew I had to visit this time around. There are plenty of ways to get around Angkor Wat…
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HOTEL REVIEW: PARK HYATT SIEM REAP
I’ve been to Asia a few times but during my most recent trip, I had to add Angkor Wat to the end of my trip before heading home. I’ve heard so many great things about the Park Hyatt Siem Reap and knew I had to experience it for myself. The property is centrally located in the center of town, 15 minutes from Angkor Wat, 20 minutes from the airport and walking…
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THE RITZ-CARLTON KOH SAMUI LUXURY RESORT
When I first started blogging, one of my goals was to work with top luxury resorts such as The Ritz-Carlton. During my recent trip to Thailand, I had the opportunity to stay at the newest Ritz-Carlton property in Koh Samui. Located on the coconut island paradise on the Gulf of Thailand, the luxury resort provides customers a relaxing and unique experience for couples and families. THE RITZ-CARLTON KOH SAMUI LUXURY…
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CHIANG RAI 3 DAY ITINERARY
A few weeks ago I was invited to join the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Chiang Mai to learn about the 2018 goals throughout the Southeast Asian Nations. All countries are working hard to accelerate economic growth and increase tourism throughout the countries. I enjoyed meeting and learning about each countries goals to work with business partners such as airlines to help increase tourism while many countries are focusing on sustainability throughout…
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A QUICK GUIDE TO CHIANG MAI
This is my third time visiting Thailand but my first time in Chiang Mai. My recent trip to Chiang Mai was for a travel conference being hosted in the city and I made sure to take advantage of my time and spend a few extra days to explore the city. There are so many amazing things to see, do and eat and the best part is that Thailand is one…
