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The Best Wineries in Charlottesville, Virginia

Brianna — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 02:27:45 +0000

With a storied history and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains Charlottesville, Virginia has plenty to offer visitors but with over 30 wineries (and growing) in the Monticello Wine Trail Charlottesville has become a haven for oenophiles. Ever since the days of Thomas Jefferson (who has been quoted as saying “Good wine is a
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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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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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Walden Hall: A Luxurious Virginia Country Retreat

Brianna — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:36:28 +0000

There are a few things I need for a perfect weekend getaway. Proximity to the great outdoors, easy access to amazing food and wine and a luxurious yet cozy place to rest my head at the end of the day. I found all of this and more at Walden Hall. Walden Hall is an upscale
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The Norwegian Bliss: The Ultimate in Fun and Luxury at Sea

Brianna — Tue, 22 May 2018 00:51:44 +0000

I’ll be honest, I’ve never been much of a cruiser. The majority of my time at sea was during my time in the US Navy deployed on an aircraft carrier with cramped quarters, military-grade food and 5,000 of my closest friends. With that in the back of my mind the thought of cruising just didn’t
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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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