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Don’t Miss the Eye-Popping Minnesota’s North Shore on Lake Superior

Destinations, Do, Stay, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera July 10, 2019 Tags: Bluefin Bay Resort, Cascade Falls, Gooseberry Falls, Grand Marais, Lake Superior, Minnesota, North Shore 26 Comments

“Why did we wait so long to visit one of the most scenic areas in the country?” were my thoughts as we drove back on the infamous Highway 61 that hugs Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian Border. We’ve been living in Minnesota for almost 3 years now and recently decided to visit this eye-popping North Shore area during…

Alaskan Crystal Cruise, The Bucket List Dream Vacation

Destinations, Luxury Cruises, Stay By Hera June 19, 2019 20 Comments

When people discuss their bucket list, Alaska is a consistent destination to visit. When we went on our Alaskan Cruise in June of 2017, I carefully considered which cruise line would make our trip to Alaska a dream come true. The Crystal Symphony was a fabulous choice. Going to Alaska checked off several items on our bucket list. Remote Log…

Visit Bolinas, California. A Hidden Gem The Locals Keep Secret

Destinations, Lifestyle, Luxury Hotels, Stay By Hera June 5, 2019 Tags: Bolinas Beach, California, Marin County, NorCal, Point Reyes, Secret Towns, Stinson 21 Comments

If you’ve never heard of Bolinas in Northern California, it’s purposely done! It’s a fascinating town full of reclusive residents who try hard to dissuade uninvited visitors and unwanted traffic. I’ve never been to a place where locals would defiantly tear down any signs that lead to it and threaten reporters for writing about them. It’s not that they unwelcome…

Four Seasons Chicago, For Smart Shopping On The Magnificent Mile

Luxury Hotels, Stay, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera May 29, 2019 29 Comments

The Magnificent Mile or “Mag Mile” in Chicago is one of the most premier shopping districts you can find. We lived in Chicago for 3 years and lived right off The Mag Mile in the Lakeshore East neighborhood right behind the famous bean. We either walked, jogged, or drove everyday in this fabulous district. Needless to say, we are completely…

How to Rent a Vacation Dream House in Hawaii

Destinations, Luxury Hotels, Stay, Tropical Paradise By Hera May 1, 2019 Tags: Big Island, Hawaii, Kona, Luxury 32 Comments

Imagine renting a private home but it’s managed like a luxury hotel! Luxury homes with resort like amenities and concierge services are becoming increasingly popular! So much so, even big time hotel chains like Marriott is trying to disrupt the home rental space with its own upcoming platform. This is not a Marriott property, it is offered locally through Kona…

Pensacola Beach, The Florida You Never Knew. Featuring Margaritaville Beach Hotel

Destinations, Luxury Hotels, Stay By Hera April 25, 2019 26 Comments

Welcome to some of the cleanest and sugary white sand beaches in the World! Where “Yes ma’am, no sir, thanks ya’ll,” is the local lingo and grits, hush puppies, crayfish, pimento cheese are on the menu? Yes, Pensacola Beach and its region feels a world apart from what I knew about Florida. When people think of Florida, their mind usually…

Windstar Yacht Cruise: The Cruise You Will Remember

Destinations, Luxury Cruises, Stay, Tropical Paradise By Hera April 17, 2019 Tags: caribbean cruise, saint lucia, star pride, windstar cruises, yacht cruise 30 Comments

Luxury can come in all sizes. On the Windstar Star Pride yacht, you can sail away to almost anywhere but go where few can reach. With capacity of no more than 212 guests, you’ll feel like it’s your own small private ship. We sailed away into the Caribbean for the Holidays in mid December’18 on our first yacht cruise. Although…

Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Resort Orlando, 5 Reasons Why This is The Top Place to Stay in Orlando

Luxury Hotels, Stay By Hera March 12, 2019 Tags: disney, golf, villas of grand cypress, wedding 26 Comments

Why stay in a regular hotel room when you can have your own Villa and gain access to 2 resorts for the price of one? Rated #1 on TripAdvisor, The Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Resort is the most preferred luxury resort in its class! There are tons of hotels to choose from, it’s a great honor and not easily…

Visiting Chicago’s Magnificent Mile? For the Best Experience, Stay at One of These 4 Luxurious Hotels

Luxury Hotels, Stay By Hera February 11, 2019 Tags: chicago, four seasons, hilton, luxury hotels, park hyatt, peninsula 30 Comments

As ex-residents of 3 years living in downtown Chicago, needless to say- we know the Windy City very well. When we return for visits, we prefer staying in the The Gold Coast. It is located on the Northern tip of the famous Magnificent Mile or “Mag Mile,” and it is one of the most affluent neighborhoods. The posh area has…

Romantic Urban Getaway and The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York

Luxury Hotels, North America, Stay, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera December 28, 2018 Tags: Brooklyn, mandarin oriental hotel, mo hotels, New York, NYC 24 Comments

In October 2016, we went to the Mandarin Oriental (MO) New York to celebrate our 6 year anniversary. It was a perfect weekend overlooking the Fall colors of Central Park. If you are looking for a quick couple’s getaway or an anniversary trip idea, The Mandarin Oriental New York is a fabulous choice. The views over Central Park is a…

Bora Bora Four Seasons Resort, The Dream Paradise Vacation of a Lifetime

Destinations, Do, Luxury Hotels, Stay, Tropical Paradise, Unique Excursions and Tours By Hera August 1, 2018 Tags: bora bora, French Polynesia, romance, travel 34 Comments

Bora Bora is the ultimate spot for Romance in Paradise. It’s no surprise it is the number one sought after luxury Honey Moon destination. We visited the island in May 2016 to celebrate our newfound successes that year. After 22 hours of travel time from Seattle, a couple of layovers, and the red eye, we awoke to the most pristine…

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