Our first time to this part of South West France and we are impressed with Biarritz and the Bay of Biscay. Clearly Biarritz is a city to be enjoyed in the summer, but this area of Basque country attracts visitors year round. One of the benefits of off season travel is the selection of hotels
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While most people visit Saint Jean de Luz and the Atlantic Ocean in the summer time, we took the opportunity to visit this region of New Aquitaine, France in January. Even if the weather is cold, there are plenty of things to see and do in Basque Country and who doesn’t love a spa day
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Welcome to paradise in sunny Cancun, Mexico. My mission for this Mexican vacation was to swim with whale sharks and participate in a turtle release program. You can spend your days relaxing on the powder white sand beaches, lounge by the pool or explore ancient Mayan ruins. I was able to tick off all of
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The Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez collide in Los Cabos, Mexico, making Baja California Sur an ideal vacation destination for sport fishing, diving or simply hanging out by the pool and relaxing. Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa recently opened in June and I was fortunate to be there for the grand re-opening.
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Situated in Alberta’s Jasper National Park, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge features rustic, luxury elegance in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. I traveled by train here on Rocky Mountaineer’s Journey Through the Clouds and was able to experience spring in Alberta, Canada. This year-round destination is ideal for active adventure seekers, as well as those looking to
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Pulling our rental car into the street side parking in Ballina, I was struck at the marked contrast of this modern boutique hotel from our prior castle and manor house stays. The Ice House Hotel & Chill Spa is another one of Ireland’s Blue Book properties, but it is unique in that it seamlessly blends
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