As a lifelong Los Angeleno, I always suggest first-time visitors spend at least a week in my hometown to truly get a feel for this vast, vast metropolis. My second recommendation is to split one’s time between “The Eastside” – staying in either Downtown LA or Hollywood – and “The Westside”, namely Santa Monica and its famous stretch of sand.

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be a tourist in my own town and spend a weekend at one of Santa Monica’s ...

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Originally Posted by danielboldea

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There are many beautiful places on Kauai but nothing comes close to the beauty of it's Napali Coast! Not to be missed, must see, call it what you would like!

While Waimea Canyon is worth a drive, I wouldn't spend my only day on Kauai exploring it. If you opt for a driving tour you eventually get to Kalalau Lookout Kalalau Lookout , which will give you an idea of the Napali Coast and what you would have seen, had you taken the boat tour.

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When the opportunity popped up to use some frequent flier miles and secure business class seats on TAP Portugal Airlines, we jumped into action. Never having flown with TAP, we did some quick research for on-line reviews of their service. Not surprising, reviews were all over the place from 'really bad' to 'excellent.' We decided to roll the dice and take our chances. We booked two Executive Class R/T MIA - LIS - MIA.

TAP would be using one of their ...

For those of you who are fortunate enough to be on a follow up visit of Rome, or those who need to escape the mobs of tourists that invade the city day after day, may I suggest a quiet destination nearby?

Steeped in the culture and history of Italy, a town that has provided hospitality for emperors, popes, artists and nobility, lies the enchanting city of Tivoli, just 30 km from Rome.

The origins of Tivoli date back to 1215 BC (that is nearly 500 years before the founding ...

The secret’s getting out – Secret Bay in Dominica is re-defining boutique Caribbean eco-luxury. However as a savvy Luxury Link traveler, your ability to experience this extraordinary property at exceptional savings still makes you part of an elite group of insiders…

Undoubtedly one of Secret Bay’s greatest appeals is its location. Within just its four acres, this modern-day Garden of Eden features two beaches, two micro-climates, a river and a sea cave. ...