One thing our Viking River Cruise through Germany had in common with the Christmas Markets we visited along the way was that they both gave food a starring role. In case you missed it -- or just to get in the right mood for what you're about to see -- you may want to take a … [Read more...] about eating our way through germany on our viking river cruise
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our viking river cruise to the christmas markets in germany
Visiting the Christmas Markets in Europe has always been a bucket list item for us. So when Viking offered us our choice of a second cruise -- we fell in love with them on a cruise through the South of France earlier this year -- we unhesitatingly booked Germany after … [Read more...] about our viking river cruise to the christmas markets in germany
swissotel berlin
This is a sponsored post. All opinions and desires to visit again are totally mine. The last time we visited Berlin was during a cruise excursion many years ago. There was so much to do and see, we were really disappointed we only had one day to explore the city. And I … [Read more...] about swissotel berlin
shorebreak hotel, huntington beach
If you want to experience an upscale version of the quintessential Southern California surf culture, you have to spend a night or two at the Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach. With its sophisticated surfer vibe, this signature Kimpton boutique hotel does what Kimpton does … [Read more...] about shorebreak hotel, huntington beach
w hotel los angeles west beverly hills
Michael and I were lucky enough to get tickets to the taping of Oprah's Super Soul Sessions at UCLA a couple of months ago, and we decided to make a weekend out of it. We were invited to stay at the W Hotel Los Angeles in West Beverly Hills, which is within walking distance of … [Read more...] about w hotel los angeles west beverly hills
australia, oprah-style!
After a friend pointed me to eShores the other day, I got so involved in all the possibilities for future trips that I spent way longer than I should have on the site. Not surprisingly, I ended up in Australia, reliving my trip Down Under with Oprah and 301 fellow Ultimate … [Read more...] about australia, oprah-style!
flying ethiopian airlines from lax – to dublin!
I almost turned down my invitation to The Retreat, the amazing trip I took to Ireland this summer, because I had been traveling so much and, honestly, the actual traveling part is sometimes so difficult, I wasn't sure if I was up for another 12 hour flight even to one of my … [Read more...] about flying ethiopian airlines from lax – to dublin!
4 luxurious places to recharge!
I've been traveling a lot lately, and have been having a love/hate relationship with my phone on every single international trip. I love that I can take photos without lugging a camera, and I love that I can check email in my hotel. But I hate that I have to worry … [Read more...] about 4 luxurious places to recharge!