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From Dublin to Newgrange (Brú na Bóinne) by Rail, Bus, and Car: 5,200 years in a Day
20 Dec 2024

From Dublin to Newgrange (Brú na Bóinne) by Rail, Bus, and Car: 5,200 years in a Day

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Ireland | 0

Older than the pyramids and steeped in mystery, Brú na Bóinne is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest prehistoric megalithic site in Europe. It’s made up of three monuments, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth in County Meath. Its an … Continued

Brú na Bóinne, Dublin to Newgrange, Ireland, Ireland UNESCO Site, luxury, Newgrange, Prehistoric site
West Hollywood’s Most Environmentally Aware Hotel
2 Sep 2019

West Hollywood’s Most Environmentally Aware Hotel

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Stay, United States | 0

West Hollywood’s newest property raises the bar for green hotels. 1 West Hollywood reviewed for Family Fun Canada

1 Hotels, Environment, family travel, Green hotels, Los Angeles, luxury, Sustainability, WEHO, West Hollywood
A Luxury Family Hotel in Venice
19 Jun 2019

A Luxury Family Hotel in Venice

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Europe, Italy, Stay | 0

Your home away from home in this beautiful city. Read my review of the Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri on Getting On Travel

family travel, Italy, luxury, luxury family, luxury travel, Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri, Venice
Paradisus Los Cabos: the Latest Luxury Offering from Melia Hotels
3 Nov 2017

Paradisus Los Cabos: the Latest Luxury Offering from Melia Hotels

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Detours, Mexico | 0

Calm, luxe and serene. Enjoy the best of Los Cabos. Getting On Travel has a detailed review.

Baja, Getting On Travel, hotel, luxury, luxury travel, Paradisus Los Cabos, resorts
A Trip to Remember on the Rocky Mountaineer
12 Aug 2016

A Trip to Remember on the Rocky Mountaineer

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Canada | 0

Train travel reaches a new level of luxury on the Rocky Mountaineer. It wasn’t always that way. Remembering travels with my parents in this story for Vacay

British Columbia, Calgary, Kamloops, luxury, luxury travel, rail, Rocky Mountaineer, train travel, trains, vacay.ca, Vancouver
Marival Residences Luxury Resort in Nuevo Vallarta
10 Mar 2016

Marival Residences Luxury Resort in Nuevo Vallarta

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Mexico | 0

Planning a visit to Nuevo Vallarta? Read a review of the Marival Residences Luxury Resort in the March issue of WestJet Magazine. Watching the sunset over the Bay of Banderas is spectacular.  Watching it from your personal infinity pool takes things … Continued

couples, family travel, luxury, Marival Residences, Mexico, Nuevo Vallarta, romance

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We're so lucky to live two hours from Fairmont Cha We're so lucky to live two hours from Fairmont ChateauLakeLouise.  It's a perfect weekend getaway any time of the year, especially now that BASIN, their amazing world class spa has opened @fairmontcll #luxuryspa
A first taste of winter at beautiful Fairmont Chat A first taste of winter at beautiful Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. I'm here to experience BASIN Glacial Waters Spa, Accor's flagship European influenced wellness centre, making its debut here on the shores of Lake Louise. But first, tour a jewel box room from high above those deep turquoise waters #fairmont #lakelouise #luxuryspa
My story on what to do in Blarney if you don't kis My story on what to do in Blarney if you don't kiss the stone, or even if you do, appeared in the Vancouver Sun and Toronto Sun Travel sections last Saturday (link in bio). Maybe I picked up the gift of gab through osmosis? Seriously though, Blarney is a wonderful little town with an authentic vibe and a strong local community rooted in the industrial age and beyond. Blarney Woolen Mills is the best place to pick up a sweater in Ireland bar none. They'll even customize your name tag. #irelandsancienteast #tourismireland  #blarneycastle #blarneystone #ireland #cork #mickjagger
The sun broke through at last just as we were leav The sun broke through at last just as we were leaving Tate Modern. Enjoyed our excellent docent led tour that ended with the Mark Rothko room, a place of quiet contemplation #tatemodern #London #lovebritain
The Grand York is a charming blend of old and new. The Grand York is a charming blend of old and new. The former railway headquarters was converted into a hotel fifteen years ago. Historic marble floors and vintage woodwork was retained under the historic designation, but an entirely new transitional modern wing was added so guests can have the best of both worlds to choose from
The new wellness center and spa will add hydrotherapy and treatment rooms to the pool. The location is perfect, walking distance to the Shambles, a designated historical area in the heart of York #grandhotelyork #lovebritain #yorkshire #luxuryhotelsuk
A glorious trip via British Pullman's Belmond trai A glorious trip via British Pullman's Belmond train to beautiful Chatsworth House north of London. It began with a champagne send off at Victoria Station and a delicious brunch with bellinis and caviar while the countryside unfurled alongside us
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