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Le Méridien Chiang Mai Review: 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

Hotel Review: 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 →

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48 Hours in Mo’orea

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Adrienne

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Mo'orea from the air

After our time in Bora Bora we headed over to another island, Mo’orea, for a quick two night stay. Mo’orea is just a hop, skip and a jump from the main island of Tahiti and can be reached by a … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, french polynesia, luxury, wildlife Tagged french polynesia, mo'orea, south pacific, travel

Jeep Tours in French Polynesia: Bora Bora vs. Mo’orea

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Adrienne

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Belvedere Lookout, Mo'orea

One very popular activity in French Polynesia is taking a 4×4 jeep tour around the island, and we did this on both Bora Bora and Mo’orea. To understand what to expect on the jeep tour, you have to know a … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, beaches, french polynesia, luxury Tagged bora bora, mo'orea, south pacific, travel

Sharks, Stingrays and Snorkeling: The Underwater World of Bora Bora

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Adrienne

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A stingray moving through the water, Bora Bora

Bora Bora is more than just warm turquoise water, lush green mountains, palm trees, and overwater bungalows (although it certainly is that). It’s also a snorkeler’s paradise. We spent a good deal of our trip face down in the water, … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, french polynesia, luxury, wildlife Tagged bora bora, snorkeling, south pacific, travel

Hotel Review: 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

Hotel Review: 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 →

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Acquerello: SF’s Best Fine Dining

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Adrienne

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Ridged pasta with 'fois gras' scented with black truffles and Marsala, Acquerello restaurant, San Francisco, California

Since I wrote about my second favorite San Francisco fine dining spot, it seems only appropriate to share my #1 favorite. After five years of eating our way through the Bay Area and Napa, both my husband and I agree … Continue reading →

Posted in california, fine dining, foodie, italian, luxury, restaurants, usa

Campton Place: A San Francisco Gem

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Adrienne

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"Chocolate" (chocolate cremeux served with sliced cherries, smoked ice cream and brittles, Campton Place, San Francisco, California

Campton Place might be one of the most under-rated restaurants in San Francisco.  It’s completely omitted from the California guidebook I own, and isn’t often mentioned by people of my generation as one of the best restaurants in the city, … Continue reading →

Posted in california, fine dining, foodie, Indian, luxury, restaurants, usa

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