I recently had an amazing opportunity in July to visit Geneva, Switzerland with the Geneva Tourism Board. Switzerland has always been on my bucket list for many years, so I was really excited to explore it! Geneva is a city that lies at the southern tip of Lake Geneva, surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains. From Geneva, you can see Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps. Here’s…
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HOTEL REVIEW: PRESIDENT WILSON GENEVA
I was recently invited to visit Geneva, Switzerland with the Geneva Tourism Board this summer. They provided one of the nicest accommodation at the President Wilson Hotel. It’s a luxury 5-star hotel situated by Lake Geneva. The hotel is part of the Starwood Hotel chain and also a Luxury Collection Hotel. The hotel is located less than 15 minutes from the Geneva airport and has panoramic views of the lake. When…
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HOW TO SEE 8 COUNTRIES IN 13 DAYS WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN
I was recently invited on a press trip with Royal Caribbean to sail along the Baltic Seas with one of their stunning cruise ships, Serenade of the Seas. I’ve only been on one cruise in my life and I honestly did not fall in love with it. When I first read about this experience it intrigued me since I would be seeing 8 countries and 9 cities in 13 days!…
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3 DAYS IN ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
St. Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia and located on the Baltic Sea. During my recent trip with Royal Caribbean, I had the opportunity to spend 3 days in St. Petersburg. I had no idea what to expect, it was never on my top places to visit but it should have been! St. Petersburg was my favorite destination from the trip and is currently one of my favorite…
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CHECKING IN: NOBIS HOTEL STOCKHOLM
Stockholm was the last destination on my recent cruise with Royal Caribbean. I wanted to spend extra time in Stockholm and decided to stay at the Nobis Hotel. The Nobis Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel that is also part of Design Hotels (I love all Design Hotels). I loved the contemporary decorations and location of the hotel. It’s located 15 minutes from Gamla Stan by foot and has plenty…
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MOST LUXURIOUS HOTEL IN SORRENTO: GRAND HOTEL EXCELSIOR VITTORIA
There are plenty of hotels that impress me but the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento, Italy has shot up my list as one of the most luxurious hotels I’ve experienced. It is also part of Leading Hotels of the World and I sure know why! I felt like royalty during my stay! The hotel is located in the center of Sorrento with views overlooking the Gulf of Naples. The…
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LUXURY STAY AT PERIVOLAS HOTEL SANTORINI
Santorini has been my dream destination for as long as I can remember. After seeing all the dreamy photos on the web I had to visit asap! When searching for hotels, I had a difficult time since there are so many amazing options!! The top reasons I decided on Perivolas Hotel was the stunning view and infinity pool. When Ryan and I arrived in our taxi we already had someone…
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THE BEST OF MADRID
I just got back from my recent trip to Madrid with the Tourist Office of Spain and I’m already wanting to go back! I visited a few years ago but only had 48 hours to explore the city, it definitely was not enough! I’m so glad I was given an opportunity to come back and see the best of Madrid with locals themselves. Maria and Mery who were our guides during the…
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LUXURY SUITES IN MYKONOS TOWN: MYCONIAN NAIA
Mykonos has been on my radar for so many years and I’m so glad I recently had the opportunity to visit the beautiful island. I had the opportunity to stay at a 5-star boutique hotel: Myconian Naia Luxury Suites in Mykonos Town. The hotel is located up a private hill and located less than a 10-minute walk into Little Venice. Myconian Collection consists of three hotels on the property: Korali, Kyma and Myconian…
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CHECKING IN: HERODION HOTEL ATHENS
When visiting Athens I wanted to stay at a hotel near the Acropolis. Herodion Hotel is a block away from the Acropolis Museum and a few minutes from the Acropolis, so it made it super convenient to explore! The hotel is really cute and charming, with plenty of space in the lobby to relax and catch up with a friend over coffee. THE ROOM The room is very charming and…
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VIZEAT: UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE WITH LOCALS
Food is one of the main reasons why I travel. I love trying new and authentic cuisines in each foreign country I visit. There are plenty of services to find restaurants but what if I told you there’s a service to connect travelers to a home cooked meal by locals? Would you try it? I sure did! I recently had the opportunity to experience VizEat and I’m excited to share…
