I’m a big fan of purpose-driven, experiential travel – exploring a destination and tying it in with a favorite activity (like golf or bird watching) or a special event (sports, concert, festival, etc.). That’s probably why I always had an interest in becoming a SCUBA diver, which finally happened when I completed my PADI Open Water certification course on Roatan – off the coast of Honduras – in late 2010.

I quickly caught the SCUBA bug (hence my Luxury ...

We stayed at the Liaison hotel for our 2nd annual Memorial Day trip to Washington DC by taking advantage of a nice Luxury Link package which included 2 nights, breakfast, $50 dining credits each day, and an experience kit (we chose the walking tour kit) and taxes.

After a quick train ride from Philadelphia, we arrived at Union Station DC around 11:30am and a short walk later (3 blocks) we were checking into the hotel. Check in was quick and Christian, the very nice intern at reception, ...

The dining at Travaasa Austin is a continuously-pleasing experience of delectable delight.

Days begin with a buffet of mouthwatering choices: succulent slices of cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple and strawberries (with blueberries dotting the plate), yogurt, just-baked muffins, steel-cut oatmeal, farm-fresh eggs, turkey sausage, lean bacon, and Ezekiel bread. Or, if you have a yearning for pancakes, French toast, or an omelet - or other something customized ...

We did a quick getaway trip recently visiting two Luxury Link Florida properties, first spending a couple days at the Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach and then visiting The Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach, both Preferred Properties. I've enjoyed staying at Preferred Properties in the past, so I looked forward to visiting a couple more, since they often are quite unique and varied.

The Palms was an auction I won quite awhile ago and in fact ...

Next stop - part two of of quick sunny Florida getaway in early May - The Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach, another Luxury Link Preferred Property. Delray Beach Hotels, Florida Luxury Boutique Hotel, South Florida Luxury Resort Hotel, Luxury Hotel in South Florida | The Seagate Hotel and Spa).

I had not been to Delray Beach previously and I ended up loving this cute little village by the sea, and the Seagate Hotel. The hotel location was on Atlantic Ave, right in the midst ...

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