It seems like I never get around to blogging much of anything as soon as I would like to, and such is the case with the two LL properties we included in our 3 week Euro road trip this past August.

Eight thousand kilometers of wonderful landscapes, traffic, pot holes, vignettes, an excess of carbs, a defective air conditioning system during a heat wave which brought the temperature into the mid 90’s, and much more.

Our main goal was to walk amongst the lavender fields in

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I like to luxuriate. I like to take my time, and not be rushed when I’m on vacation, and so as far as I’m concerned a seven day trip is good, but a ten day trip is even better. Even if it’s on an island as big as my palm where you have nothing to do but lay out in the sun, perhaps snorkel a little, and enjoy the breeze and the smell of the coconut scented sun tan oil, ten days of fun beats seven, hands down, every time. Let’s face it, even the worst vacation is better than the best day of pushing

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Every operation, regardless of its size, has behind the scenes individuals who make it run smoothly and with as little drama as humanly possible. It’s the worker bees, those individuals who punch the time clock and do their job with nobility and professionalism that often get the vitriol of individuals, but not always the heartfelt thanks of the selfsame individuals when a task is executed to perfection, and a seemingly convoluted set of instructions, dates, transfers, and other matters often necessary

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It’s quite easy to look up a restaurant in the Michelin guidebook, see what’s buzzing on tripadvisor.com, or check out who’s raving about what’s in the newest edition of Food and Travel Magazine. 



While I use all these resources myself, I try to break the mold once in a while. This occurs usually when I am not traveling with my wife since she quite enjoys ‘the mold’.



I have fond memories of visiting Port El Kantaoui. Not because of anything in

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Having recently taken advantage of the Luxury Link offer for the Ohla Hotel Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain - Hotel Travel Deals | Luxury Link, I feel it is within my purview to offer my opinion regarding this fabulous property, as well as extend a warning of sorts for those who would likely find the layout of the rooms themselves ill-suited to their needs.

First off, the Ohla hotel in Barcelona is as advertised. It is but a stone’s throw away from La Rambla – the ever popular pedestrian,

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