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jetsetters: @MargieTravels
Jetsetter day! Our fave. Today’s jetsetter is Margie, luxury travel agent and our new BFF… mainly because she proudly creates amazing vacations you’ll never want to leave, and who wouldn’t want a best friend with such abilities? You can read more about Margie’s vacation itineraries here, or catch up with her on Facebook & Twitter. Enjoy! Favorite Place: South Africa especially the bush on safari More importantly, favorite meal: Malva pudding (South Africa). Bobotie (South Africa). Jerk chicken (Jamaica). Callaloo (Jamaica). The moment you caught the travel bug: I caught the travel bug in a major way. I took a cruise on Carnival Cruise…
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the wino takes on the big apple: part deux!
I know what you’re thinking. Where the HELL have I been? That’s a very valid question, friends. To make a long story short, let’s just say: a little bit of here and a little bit of there. As you may know, I’m back in New York City with my beloved blogging counterpart (can we get an AMEN?). I promise that as soon as the dust settles I will get back into my regularly scheduled programming and regale you with the stories of my misadventures. Until then, here’s the short of it: DC? No bueno. Philly? Whirlwind. Job? Came out of…
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jetsetters: Diana of D Travels Round
HEY! We’ve been on a bit of a jetsetter hiatus, as you may have noticed. But we’re pretty pumped about this comeback, because we’re highlighting a personal fave. Say hello to Diana of D Travels Round. As all good stories do, Diana’s starts with quitting her job two years ago to go on a solo backpacking adventure. Except unlike some of our other favorite RTW-ers, she came back to the states, picked her career back up, and then quit AGAIN for more traveling. Enjoy! Favorite Place: My favorite place is probably Spain … I know, it is an entire country, but…
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the wino’s return
It shouldn’t be a surprise that the wino & I have what some might call, um, “big dreams.” A little under a year ago, we were overcome by a serious case of transatlantic wanderlust. We’re talking small business brainstorms and budget proposals and a full on plan to take over the world, all presented to the hubs. As you may have noticed, we did not move across the pond. I blame our lack of fluency in another language. It’s much easier to stay put and speak English in the US than open a boutique in Paris, you know? BUT, in all that time…
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pura vida: luxury shmuxury
If Finca Rosa Blanca was the best surprise of our trip, Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort was the biggest. Prior to the trip, this was our “luxury” stop. Based on everything we read, I was positive I’d be disappointed that we were leaving Arenal and Tabacon after just two short nights. The biggest draw of Tabacon is very clearly the hot springs and the adjoining world-class spa. Our last hot springs experience was in Santorini and it didn’t result in the lux relaxation we had hoped for… we had literally jumped off a pirate ship into lukewarm muddy water that…
