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The Clifton Inn – Historic Boutique Hotel Near Charlottesville

Brianna — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 02:00:22 +0000

When I’m looking for a weekend getaway I want a place with some charm and character but I also want my modern conveniences. Add in a great restaurant and a location minutes from wineries, hiking and history and you’ve got all the ingredients for a great trip. I found all of this in the bucolic
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The Omni Homestead – A Winter Getaway at America’s First Resort

Brianna — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 02:12:55 +0000

There are a few things I look for when it comes to crafting the perfect weekend getaway. Take a gorgeous property (and one with a storied history to boot) and place it in the serenely beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia is certainly a good start. Add in a variety of outdoor activities for a
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Post Hotel Lake Louise – Swiss Style Luxury in the Canadian Rockies

Brianna — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 04:31:49 +0000

The Canadian Rockies top many travel wishlists, with snow-topped granite peaks and ethereally blue lakes its not hard to see why. There are a few lodging options when staying near Lake Louise but if you want a true mountain retreat away from the crowds that just happens to have one of the most renowned restaurants
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The Woodstock Inn – A Luxurious Vermont Getaway

Brianna — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 02:14:58 +0000

I’ve found that there are a few things that make for a truly great winter weekend getaway. Let’s start with a cute town full of charm and character, add in some amazing outdoor adventures and throw in a luxurious lodge at the heart of it all. This is the Woodstock Inn. I was graciously hosted
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Hotel Horto Convento – Timeless Luxury in Florence, Italy

Brianna — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:49:18 +0000

Florence is a city of beautiful contrasts. Old world elegance mingles with cutting edge design, timeless tradition meets youthful energy and the frenetic pace of city life is tempered with a glass of wine enjoyed over a long afternoon. It’s these qualities that draw over 10 million visitors to Florence each year and travelers in
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My Favorite Luxury Hotels in Washington DC

Brianna — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:15:31 +0000

Home to political movers and shakers, a vibrant cultural community and a dynamic culinary scene it’s no surprise that Washington DC is a city I gladly find myself returning to time and time again. When I visit Washington DC I have stayed in everything from airbnbs and basic corporate hotels to creative and quirky boutique
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Historic Luxury at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia

Brianna — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:27:55 +0000

Southern charm, presidential prestige and unparalleled service are the hallmarks of the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. Want a hotel with a story? The Jefferson has over 120 years of history and has played home to presidents, Sir Edmund Hillary, Elvis Presley and even an alligator or two. Timeless elegance with modern touches, I
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Intercontinental Washington DC at the Wharf-Modern Luxury in DC’s Wharf Waterfront District

Brianna — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 23:43:05 +0000

I recently returned to Washington DC for a convention. One of my all-time favorite cities, there is always something new for me to check out whenever I visit Washington DC. I’d heard great things about the Wharf District, a new development along Washington DC’s southwest waterfront and wanted to see what this neighborhood had in
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Riad Farnatchi- A Boutique Luxury Hotel in the Heart of Marrakech

Brianna — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 23:25:08 +0000

With centuries of history and a vibrant culture it’s no surprise that a trip to Marrakech is high on the wish list of many travelers. No matter how long you’re visiting, Marrakech is surely on your Morocco itinerary. There are a number of large luxury resorts on the outskirts of the city but to get
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My Gold Level Experience at the Fairmont Washington DC

Brianna — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:53:24 +0000

With history around every corner, a growing arts community and one of the most exciting culinary scenes in the country it’s little surprise that Washington DC is one of my favorite stops for a city break. The Capitol is spoiled for choice when it comes to great hotels but I couldn’t pass up a chance
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