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Paris Revisited, With Toddler in Tow

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Adrienne

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Bonjour, mes amis! Last month, we took our first trip to Europe as a family of three. We went to one of my favorite cities, Paris, which was the perfect destination for our first family Eurotrip. It was a place … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, family, foodie, france, hotels

A Turks and Caicos Family Vacation

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Adrienne

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*Tap tap* Hello, is this thing on? I didn’t intend to neglect my poor blog for an entire year, but that whole “having a tiny human” thing kind of took over my life (no complaints though, she’s the absolute best!). … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, family, hotels, luxury, turks and caicos, wildlife

Live Aqua Cancún: My Kind of All-Inclusive

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Adrienne

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View of the beach and pool from the room

I have to confess that I used to be a bit of a snob about all-inclusive resorts. I had an image in my head of what an AI was, and it wasn’t a particularly flattering one. Think long lines at buffets for mediocre, … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, hotels, luxury, mexico, Uncategorized

The Four Seasons Silicon Valley: Revisiting an Old Favorite

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Adrienne

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Bedroom

I first stayed at the Four Seasons Silicon Valley back in 2008, when I was lucky enough to be put up there for an interview. I loved it then, so I was very excited when I heard that a good … Continue reading →

Posted in california, hotels, luxury, pet-friendly, usa

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort: Paradise in the Andaman Sea

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Adrienne

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Beach at Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort

Our trip to Thailand was a whole lot of fun, but it wasn’t especially relaxing – until we got to our final stop in the Phi Phi Islands, that is. As soon as our longtail boat pulled up to the … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, hotels, luxury, thailand

Le Méridien Chiang Mai: An Outstanding Hotel in the Heart of It All

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Adrienne

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Infinity pool

In Chiang Mai, we continued the trend of taking advantage of Thailand’s affordability to stay in the kinds of hotels that are typically out of our budget, and chose Le Méridien as our base for exploring Chiang Mai. We stayed … Continue reading →

Posted in hotels, luxury, thailand

Affordable Luxury at The Peninsula Bangkok

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Adrienne

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Swimming pool

I’m not someone who generally prioritizes staying in luxury hotels when I travel. Unless I’m going somewhere where the hotel is basically the destination (like Bora Bora), I’d rather stay somewhere more modest and put the savings toward another trip. … Continue reading →

Posted in hotels, luxury, thailand

Paradise Found at Le Méridien Bora Bora

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Adrienne

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Overwater bungalows at Le Méridien Bora Bora and Mount Otemanu

“Paradise” is really the only way I can think of to sum up Bora Bora. This beautiful South Pacific island rises up dramatically from the turquoise lagoon that surrounds it, and is famous for its beautiful beaches, great snorkeling, and … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, french polynesia, hotels, luxury, wildlife Tagged bora bora, hotel reviews, south pacific, travel

A Tale of Two Mykonos Hotels

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Adrienne

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View from room, Hotel Palladium, Mykonos, Greece

For the final leg of our Greek honeymoon, on the island of Mykonos, we had booked a stay at En Lefkos Prive Suites. When we arrived in Mykonos off our ferry, we were met by representatives of our hotel who … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, greece, hotels, luxury

Santorini Dreaming at Esperas Houses

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Adrienne

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Cave pool, Esperas Hotel, Oia, Santorini, Greece

Finding Esperas Houses for the Santorini leg of our Greek honeymoon remains one of my all-time greatest travel planning achievements. I knew I wanted to stay in picturesque Oia, in one of the hotels built into the cliffside overlooking the … Continue reading →

Posted in greece, hotels, luxury

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