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Lobby of Hotel Palomar Every now and then, when the occasion is right, it feels good to splurge on a luxury hotel for a weekend away. It feels even better knowing that the proprietor is doing their part to be green. The Hotel Palomar in Philadelphia is the Kimpton chain’s first LEED certified hotel. Located in Center City, it is an absolute beauty of modern style and upscale service, easily accessible... Read more »

Carol Margolis of SmartWomenTravelers.com joins Better.tv to talk about packing right, and traveling tips to make sure we don't waste space or time.  Read More →

After all, this is France... Epcot at Walt Disney World features a plethora of pavilions in its World Showcase that pay homage to specific countries. That Eiffel Tower in the distance? If you said “France” then congratulations, you’re a winner. The food in the pavilion is quite good, and most, if not all, of the Disney cast members in the area are young people from various regions... Read more »

I have just heard that Turkish specialist tour operator, Goldtrail have gone into administration. This is not good news, at what will be the busiest time of the year for the company. Goldtrail also traded as Goldtrail Holidays, Goldtrail Travel and Sunmar, held ATOL licence 4684. Thousands stranded abroad So those holidaymakers who are stranded abroad will receive assistance. There are no more outbound... Read more »

Five Guys Burgers I am sad to call anyone a liar, but I’m doing just that with the thousands of fellow Hoosiers who supposedly voted Five Guys Burgers and Fries “best French fries” in our city. Those fat, greasy things? I quit ordering them many trips ago, and am not even tempted to snag one off my husband’s side of the table. That statement holds a lot of weight, of course,... Read more »

I spent about 3 months in Buenos Aires taking a TESOL course.  This is my list of ways to have fun (mostly in order) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  If you have spent time in BA and know other ways to have a blast in Buenos Aires, I’d love to hear your comments! 1.  Boca Juniors Football Match at La Bombonera In Buenos Aires, if you like football (soccer) or not, seeing... Read more »

Rialto Bridge in Venice Italy When you are on vacation do you get a little carried away with the special purchases?  It can be anything, maybe a pair of fancy detailed sandals that are right out of a magazine but you know cannot be worn walking any hills in San Francisco without damage to my your toes. Maybe your special purchase centers around meal time?  Shoot I’m the first one to throw the... Read more »

I went into my most recent vacation (an Alaskan cruise with my whole family) with the intent of taking a ton of video footage, so that I could return and begin honing my video-editing skills. The result was a video of the sights and sounds of Seattle (at the end of this post), and this [...] Read More →

It’s summer and it’s hot out, so what would be better than a getaway to a coastal city? How about a stay in an ice cream-themed suite in a coastal city hotel? Well you can do just that at the Hotel Triton in San Francisco, where they have a special suite designed with Haagen-Dazs ice cream in mind. Hotel Triton's Sweet Suite is Ice Cream Lover's Dream Room The hotel’s “Sweet... Read more »

In my tourism training hat, people often ask me about the utility of location-based services like Gowalla and Foursquare. Here’s an example of why they’re so handy…. I was speaking in Houston at the TFEA (Texas Festivals and Events Association) annual conference, and I needed a quick meal near the hotel.  It was a rather ritzy area – at one point I tweeted, “I’m... Read more »