I recently had the privilege of visiting Ritz Carlton’s newest Reserve property, which is located on 1400 stunning acres on the northern coast of Puerto Rico. Dorado Beach is only the second Reserve property to open in the world, and it has quickly become one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive and luxurious new hideouts.
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As my son’s class was finishing a lengthy study of the 50 states at school, my husband and I decided it was time to take a trip to Washington D.C. and show our children what our nation’s capital is all about. It was one of the best weekends I can remember spending together as a
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I recently traveled to New York City to participate in a Virtuoso Northeast Regional meeting. Attended by well over 200 Virtuoso partner suppliers, it was an excellent opportunity for me to reconnect with the partners in my current network and make new connections on behalf of my clients. I opted to stay at The Chatwal,
I recently joined a group of colleagues from Brownell for a long weekend in Turks & Caicos. My mission was to learn more about the luxury properties there so I can better help my clients differentiate one from another. Providenciales has an extraordinary number of high end hotels, most of which sit on the same
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My three week journey in the Bahamas began on Paradise Island. First stop: the mega popular and high energy resort Atlantis. I’ve sent countless clients here over the past several years but had never personally experienced this ultimate Caribbean playground. It did not disappoint! Atlantis delivered on all that it promises to its guests. This
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If you love luxury beach resorts and the Four Seasons Punta Mita isn’t on your radar screen, then it should be. Here’s why: the area is completely safe with a wonderfully authentic vibe, and the hotel offers beautiful scenery, extensive amenities, exemplary service, and delicious cuisine. Did I also mention the nightly sunsets that can be
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One of the most exciting journeys of my life began with an overnight flight to Santiago, where I hopped on another plane which would deliver me to one of the most spectacular destinations in the world – Patagonia. The journey takes time, but it’s worth every minute spent to get there. Upon arrival, I knew I was
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My family’s arrival into south Florida reminded me of something out of a Miami Vice episode….a white stretch limo was waiting for us at the airport, courtesy of my favorite transfer company in the area. My children were giddy with excitement! We opted to fly into Ft. Lauderdale for our visit to the Ritz Carlton Key
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Pink sand beaches? Check. Golf and tennis? Check. World class hotels? Check. Excellent shopping and dining ? Check. Rich history and culture to discover? Check. Ideal weather most of the year? Check. I’m referring to Bermuda, an island paradise located approximately 650 miles east of North Carolina in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. My first impression of
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My summer trip to the Caribbean began with a stop at the Ritz Carlton St. Thomas, which is the island’s nicest hotel option by far. The private estate is set on 30 beautifully manicured acres and offers guests two lovely beaches to enjoy, as well as two beachfront pools. I really liked the feel of
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