As many of you know from my mom’s very active Facebook, I (Alex) just graduated from my MBA program and have a few months until I rejoin the real world – work starts July 31. To make the most of my time off, Julie and I decided to take a trip. Given that she is still part of the … [Read more...] about hamanasi adventure and dive resort: our oasis in belize by alex mark and julie lustbader
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pink shell beach resort & marina is a dream wedding setting!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. With our 36th anniversary coming up in August, I’ve been thinking about what we would do differently if we were planning a wedding now. Since travel has become a real focus of ours since the kids have … [Read more...] about pink shell beach resort & marina is a dream wedding setting!
i’m off to denmark with author sara blaedel!
I'm heading to Copenhagen today to join one of my favorite authors, Sara Blaedel, on a personal hygge tour of her homeland. "What?!" you're probably thinking. I know! That was my first reaction, too! … [Read more...] about i’m off to denmark with author sara blaedel!
3 hotel incidents: what would you have done?
Because I travel so much, it's no surprise that sometimes things just don't go right. I've had three hotel incidents in the past few years that I still think about. Luckily, none of them were terrible because I think I only handled one of them properly -- although, honestly, … [Read more...] about 3 hotel incidents: what would you have done?
happy national tequila day!
Well, I am apparently at the right place at the right time since it's National Tequila Day and no one celebrates the occasion better -- and more often! -- than JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson, Arizona. Every day at 5:30 p.m. guests gather on the aptly-named Salud Terrace for … [Read more...] about happy national tequila day!
langham huntington, pasadena – club level
Now that I whet your appetite yesterday, I'm excited to tell you about the Club at Langham Huntington, Pasadena, which is definitely worth a splurge for a special weekend. It's basically the concierge floor and, although we've enjoyed staying on those at dozens of hotels, … [Read more...] about langham huntington, pasadena – club level
the langham huntington, pasadena
I am dreaming about the Langham Huntington today so I thought I'd share our visit there with you so you can dream about it, too. (Or, even better, plan a vacation!) A few months ago, Michael was invited to participate in a poetry reading at Vroman's, a fantastic book store in … [Read more...] about the langham huntington, pasadena
#grabyourmoment in beautiful monterey
So many travel bucket lists are filled with international destinations when one of the most beautiful areas of the world -- Monterey, California -- is right in our own backyard. … [Read more...] about #grabyourmoment in beautiful monterey