Marriott Bonvoy Traveler. Oct 2024. Traveling in the off-season can be exhilarating. It can mean avoiding crowds — and getting better vacation photos — around hot spots. It can also get you more attentive service at restaurants and free admission days to museums and attractions.  When booking an off-season stay, you can avail yourself of hotels discounts, […]

AAA The Extra Mile. Sept 2024. If you like the thrill of knowing that you have a chance to run into celebrities or an opportunity to receive the same level of pampering as they do, here’s a list for you. Spotting a celebrity on your vacation can add some extra sparkle to your travel memories. […]

AAA The Extra Mile. July 2024. A beautiful accommodation can enhance the destination experience in many ways, especially when you are traveling to a place known for its iconic landmarks, abundant wildlife, or gorgeous scenery. From romantic getaways to family dream vacations, the idyllic stays are worth spending extra for. These hotels boast some of […]

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler. March 2024. Here are 10 unforgettable stays to get away from it all and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. As always, check for travel guidelines and closures before planning your trip. 

AAA The Extra Mile. November 2023. There’s nothing like completely decompressing on vacation with a day at the spa, and being able to walk back to your hotel room for continued respite. Add luxurious, pristine surroundings, and a spa vacation can be a life-changing experience for the mind, body, and soul. Indulge all your senses […]

AAA – The Extra Mile. November 2023. Spotting a celebrity while on vacation can certainly add some excitement to your travels. Do you want to maximize your chances of running into renowned actors, athletes, and other famous people? Then you should be staying at the hotels often preferred by A-list guests. Woman enjoying outdoor pool […]

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler. November 2023. What’s better than sharing the holidays with your loved ones in a warm and sunny destination? Allowing someone else to do the cooking and cleanup. At all-inclusive resorts, you can leave the headache of planning meals, keeping everyone entertained and coordinating logistics to the professionals. From adults-only to family-friendly, these […]

AAA The Extra Mile. Oct 2022. While staying on the Las Vegas Strip puts you in the heart of all the action, many off-the-Strip properties offer authentic art/entertainment, late-night dining, and a local vibe. With tons of great amenities and easy access, these off-the-Strip resorts are generally less crowded and less costly.  VIRGIN HOTELS LAS […]

Travel+Leisure. February 2021. Whether you’re planning your first multi-generational trip or Hilton Head Island is your longtime family vacation tradition, here’s where to stay to keep everyone happy. A summer vacation on Hilton Head Island is an annual tradition for many families. Pristine white sand beaches, miles of bike paths, and endless outdoor activities make […]

Khabar Magazine. Nov 2020. The hotel industry, like restaurants, has been battered during the pandemic. How are South Asian-owned hotels dealing with the crisis? What changes have they made to reassure guests and employees? As travel slowly picks up, what’s the new normal going to be like at your next stay in a hotel? Like […]

Cuisine Noir. August 2019. Aruba is a Dutch-Caribbean island known for its beautiful white sand beaches, tropical sea breezes and dry temperate climate. With a strip of all-inclusive resorts and vacation rentals, it is a popular destination among honeymooners and summer vacationers. The “One Happy Island” is also emerging as a cultural getaway. Downtown Aruba and […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away. October 2018. Sheraton Grand Wild Horse Pass is just not another luxury resort. Located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, this expansive property sits on a Native American reservation and converges nature, culture, and business. Continue reading on CheapOAir Miles Away. 

For OneTravel. July 2018. Picture gigantic infinity pools suspended in air across a hill, overlooking the Pitons (dual volcanic spires that are a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the Caribbean Sea. You have arrived at what is probably the most luxurious and eco-friendly all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean! Almost by its very nature, luxury travel […]

One Travel Going Places. July 2018. Fancy walking barefoot on fine white sand holding your partner’s hand, sharing a sensual couples massage listening to tranquil ocean waves, or relishing a slow private sunset dinner on the beach? Head to the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, one of the most popular spots among honeymooners and romantic […]

For Cuisine Noir. June 2018. As you start planning your summer vacation and look for hotel deals online, be an informed traveler and select properties that are sustainable. Many hotels and resorts take pride in investing their profits in the local community by training and employing the native population, building schools, organic farms and other […]

~ For CheapOAir Miles Away. April 2018 Guatemala is the heart of the Mayan civilization. From ancient ruins and colorful villages, a charming UNESCO city, to beautiful lakes surrounded by volcanoes, there’s a lot to see and savor in this Central American country. Besides being a popular tourist destination, it’s also emerging as a place that […]

For Khabar Magazine print edition. February 2018. Warm humid air, the smell of roasting curry leaves, voices sounding singsong Malayalam, coconut trees as far as I can see—I had arrived in Kerala, also known as God’s Own Country. As soon as I landed at Kochi International Airport, I felt like I was no longer in […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away Blog. December 2017.  The lush state of Kerala, located in the southern peninsula of India, is touted as “God’s own Country.” With such a bold tourism slogan, you can expect the bar to be set pretty high. Well, Kerala does not disappoint. It’s filled with pristine beaches, houseboats floating in clear […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away Blog. November 2017.  Ready to explore the enormous continent of Africa but don’t know where to start? There are 54 countries in Africa, offering amazing opportunities to immerse in the culture, as well as view nature and wildlife. Most travelers flock to South Africa, not realizing it is farther, more expensive, […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away. October 2017 When I told my husband we were going to spend 12 days in Ireland, he was confused. That’s a long time to be drinking Guinness, hanging out in pubs, and partying in Dublin, he thought. In fact, most visitors to Ireland end up spending a majority of their time […]

For Cuisine Noir magazine. March 2017.  Arizona is known to be one of the best spa destinations in the world. There’s no doubt that its native plants and herbs discovered by Native American healers have many spiritual and physical medicinal properties. Arizona’s dry climate, ample sunshine and warm temperatures make it a good place to […]

For CheapOAir Miles Away Blog. November 2016. Picture yourself lying on a comfortable bed… Inside of a glass igloo in the middle of winter with he Aurora lights dancing above your eyes! You have arrived at the world’s first glass igloo hotel in northern Finland. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is located in a remote area, thus allowing a […]

For The Huffington Post. September 2016. The Post Hotel and Spa in Lake Louise, Canada, has received a number of awards including Travel + Leisure Magazine “World’s Best Awards” #1 Resort in Canada, #17 “Top Hotel Globally” and Condé Nast Traveler Magazine “Best Ski Hotel in North America. So when I started planning my Fall break to […]

  The 2015 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., is currently underway. Each year, locals and visitors celebrate friendship between the United States and Japan during this four-week spring festival. The history of the festival dates back to 1912, when Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo gifted 3,000 cherry trees to the city of Washington, D.C. […]