I recently attended Brownell’s company meeting at the newly renovated Ritz Carlton Sarasota in southern Florida. I’d never visited this part of the Florida Gulf Coast before, so I arrived a day early to make sure I’d have enough time to experience the hotel as a leisure traveler before my meeting began. I’m so glad that I did! […]
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I’ve just returned from a wonderful post-Christmas trip to New York City with my family. When I started making plans to visit the Big Apple, I didn’t have to think long about where I wanted to stay. I’ve been intrigued by Ritz Carlton’s boutique EDITION hotels for awhile now, especially the newest one to come onto the scene, The New York EDITION. The hotel opened last May and has received a warm welcome in a highly competitive city due to its top notch rooms, service and overall cool, yet unpretentious vibe.
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As the last of the warm summer days were upon us in Virginia, I snuck away with my husband for an overnight stay at Virtuoso’s newest hotel, Keswick Hall. I wanted to see the extensive room renovations they recently completed after coming under new ownership and learn more about this new Virtuoso property right in my own backyard.
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I just stayed at the Ritz Carlton San Juan, the first part of my family’s two-island summer trip to Puerto Rico and Virgin Gorda. Located literally 5 minutes from the airport, the Ritz Carlton San Juan is an ideal choice for travelers seeking a quick get-away or planning to visit another part of the Caribbean. San Juan is the hub of the Caribbean, so virtually every island is easily accessible from its runways.
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I visited Orlando last week for my family’s first trip to the Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks. Our trip was the perfect opportunity for me to check out the new Four Seasons Orlando for my clients (see my blog post about the Four Seasons Orlando here:) https://kgouldtravel.com/blog/four-seasons-orlando/ and also enjoy the parks with my children.
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I just returned from a much anticipated visit to the new Four Seasons Orlando. Taking my family to Disney (and Universal for that matter) had been on my bucket list for a number of years, and it was well worth the wait for the Four Seasons Orlando to open. It is absolutely true – you can now visit Disney and have a luxury experience at the same time!
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After spending a few days at Tranquility Bay in Marathon, FL, my family made our way north and checked into Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada. In my opinion, Cheeca Lodge is the best full-service resort in the Florida Keys and certainly one of the most upscale properties in the area. The setting is outstanding, grounds are
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I just returned from a visit to Tranquility Bay Resort , a luxury property located in the heart of the the Florida Keys in Marathon. Tranquility Bay consists of approximately 70 beach houses and a few newly constructed, traditional hotel rooms. I chose this hotel because of it’s “beach house” concept – ideal for families
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With Christmas behind us, spring break planning is in full gear. If you haven’t already made plans, now is the time to book your trip before availability becomes too difficult to find. For clients who want a destination a little closer to home, one of my personal favorites is the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne in Miami,
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I just returned from a visit to America’s newest and hottest five star hotel – Salamander Resort and Spa in Middleburg, VA. I live nearby and couldn’t wait to make the drive to Virginia’s famed horse country to see it in person. To say I was impressed is an understatement. I think Salamander is
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