Buffalo, New York-An American Architectural Gem

Buffalo, New York-An American Architectural Gem

by on October 9, 2014 in Destination

Every place holds charm and if you appreciate American architecture, you must visit upstate New York to spend a few nights in Buffalo. Yes, put Buffalo on your travel list. A shipping hub created by canals and rails, Buffalo was once one of America’s wealthiest cities. At the turn of the 20th century Buffalo had […]

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Postcard-The Union Jack Umbrella Still Reigns in London

Postcard-The Union Jack Umbrella Still Reigns in London

by on October 7, 2014 in Destination, Photo

Met with much rain on my recent trip through London (no surprise) I snapped an image of an iconic Union Jack designed umbrella along the south bank of the Thames River. Little did I realize at the time, the Union Flag or Union Jack itself might not fly over London, the capital city, forever. I […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset from the Sands of Sitges, Spain

by on October 5, 2014 in Sunset Sunday

It is my first time back in Sitges since my travel sabbatical. I always knew I would return here. From my first trip, I can recall watching (or rather toasting to) Spanish sunsets from a balcony with views of the beach sipping from flutes filled with Catalonian Cava. Then I was celebrating the ending of […]

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The Yucatan Hacienda Holiday – Staying at Hacienda Xcanatun

The Yucatan Hacienda Holiday – Staying at Hacienda Xcanatun

by on October 1, 2014 in Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?

Ever since I started traveling to Mexico for work in 2006, I dreamed about staying in an authentic Hacienda.  I wanted to experience the history, the grandeur, and be pampered in its luxury.  I checked into Hacienda Xcanatun earlier this year and realized my dream and then some. What made it so special? Attention To […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset Reflections on Saranac Lake

Sunset Sunday – Sunset Reflections on Saranac Lake

by on September 28, 2014 in Sunset Sunday

Adirondack chairs, a lake view, and a sunset sounded like a perfect holiday. I was happy to return to Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York for a warm weather adventure. My first trip to the region, a visit to Lake Placid, was during the winter months. Through friends made on my first trip, I rented […]

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The Super Grouper of Clearwater, Florida

The Super Grouper of Clearwater, Florida

by on September 24, 2014 in Culture Thru Cuisine

When visiting Clearwater, Florida I made sure to sample the seaside city’s cuisine and experience local culture through cuisine.  All noteworthy destinations have a special meal, a delicious dish, and in Clearwater, Florida it is all about the Grouper. Every restaurant has grouper on the menu… You’ll find grouper fingers before chicken fingers.  The fish […]

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Sunset Sunday-The Sunset from Clearwater Harbor and Marina, Florida

Sunset Sunday-The Sunset from Clearwater Harbor and Marina, Florida

by on September 21, 2014 in Sunset Sunday

Last year I attended the Super Boat National Championship in Clearwater, Florida. My excitement to experience the speedboat scene equaled my excitement to visit one of America’s best beaches to capture its famous sunset. On my first night in town we attended the Superboat VIP party in downtown Clearwater and although I did enjoy the […]

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Sunset Sunday-The Santorini Sunset from Imerovigli

Sunset Sunday-The Santorini Sunset from Imerovigli

by on September 14, 2014 in Stay Luxurious, Sunset Sunday

There are iconic destinations to watch the sunset. Places across the globe everyone has on their bucket list and wants to visit. Santorini, Travel and Leisure magazine’s top island destination for 2014, is one of those desirables. On Santorini, I made special notice of where I’d be watching the sunset each day. You’ll find big […]

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