Returning for a two night stay, a year later, we noticed some changes with members of the management team, but the property remains an affiliation with Benchmark Hospitality. We felt the property continues to improve the overall guest experience.

As was the case last year, we requested and received an oceanfront cabana suite (#112).....our choice, since we prefer direct access to a ground level covered patio as opposed to the terraces offered on the upper floors. The ground floor ...

Updated 01-04-2013 at 03:05 AM by omegaet

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Hungarian Wedding Yields Hidden Gem

Budapest is not really a last-minute destination, at least not when one lives in Los Angeles as I do. But a nephew’s unexpected wedding announcement and two weeks’ notice prompted a scramble for air and hotel accommodations in Hungary's capital city. Fortunately, I had some inside information (I work at Luxury Link, after all): it turns out one of Budapest’s most unique boutique hotels - St. George Residence - is also ...

Updated 12-19-2012 at 06:52 PM by dmcdavitt

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During my recent Southeast Asian adventure, November 22 was a day of contrasts. My traveling companion and I awoke in Siem Reap, Cambodia, prepared for a long day of international overland travel to Bangkok, Thailand. We had chosen this route because airfares on Bangkok Airways – which owns a monopoly on the quick one-hour flight – were cost-prohibitive.

Ten tiring hours later, encompassing two taxi rides, a walk across the Cambodian/Thai border, a long ...

Updated 04-02-2013 at 10:20 PM by TravelerBen_ll

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Just returned from a wonderful holiday to Argentina. Flew AA via Santiago to Mendoza. (used Admirals Club pass in Miami and Santiago and was quite pleased. Great relaxation, drink, showers, and snacks.)

We went to Chacras de Coria (had stayed there in January and loved the location). Stayed at Finca Adalgisa. This property is a small working vineyard. We loved it! We enjoyed tapas and wine in the vineyards each evening.. (included in your price!) (please LL-add this property!) ...

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......of the year is my last business trip

......last time looking at these B737 winglets

.....last time drinking in room coffee...

......time to get through TSA one more time, get home and unpack my travel bag and enjoy the holidays with the family.

Now I can kick back, spend more time exploring and shopping for Luxury Link travel packages for 2013!

Updated 12-15-2012 at 07:12 AM by omegaet

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