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The Best of 2012
2012 has definitely been an eventful year. With many ups and downs and lots of travel, I will be happy to say good-bye to 2012 and usher in 2013. Before I do that, I thought I would recap some of the best … Continue reading
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Tagged Broadway, Chicago, England, Gioco, Hotels, London, New York, North Carolina, Paracas Doubletree, Peru, Restaurant, sightseeing, The Biltmore Estate, United States, Waldorf Hilton
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Paradise Found at the Waldorf Hilton in London
Anyone who has been following my blog for a while or who knows me knows that my personal travel is spontaneous and last-minute. Not only do I hate planning but I also don’t like being over scheduled. I’ve also found that when I invest … Continue reading
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Tagged Airline Miles, Covent Garden, England, Europe, Hotels, London, Travel, Waldorf Hilton
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Waikiki during the Holidays
I love warm weather destinations during the holidays. I’ve been to Australia, South America and Hawaii during the holiday season and love it. Maybe it is because I’m not a fan of snow or maybe because it’s harder to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Christmas Trees, Decorations, Hanukkah, Hawaii, Honolulu, Oahu, United States, Waikiki
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The Ali’i Tower in Hilton Hawaiian Village – Waikiki, Hawaii
I’ve stayed in the Rainbow Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki in the past and had a great experience. Read about that stay here: http://talesofatraveler.com/hilton-hawaiian-village-in-waikiki-hawaii/ This time I was put in the newly remodeled Ali’i Tower which completely … Continue reading
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Tagged Ali'i Tower, Hawaii, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hotels, United States
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ABC Stores in the Hawaii Islands
One of the places I always stop in when I’m in the Hawaiian Islands are the ABC Stores. ABC Stores are convenience stores that are like little mini super markets with affordable prices. Since many tourists stay in hotels and would … Continue reading
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Tagged ABC Stores, Gifts, Hawaii, shopping, Sundries, United States
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Westin Moana Surfrider Hotel in Waikiki Hawaii
The Westin Moana Surfrider hotel on the beach in Waikiki is one of my favorite hotels in the area. I’ve had the good fortune of visiting the Westin during the holidays for the last two years in a row. A … Continue reading
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Tagged Beach House Restaurant, Coffee, Hawaii, Honolulu, Restaurants, Rocking Chairs, United States, Waikiki, Weddings, Westin Moana Surfrider Hotel
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Lappert’s Ice Cream in the Hawaiian Islands
Anyone who knows me knows that ice cream is usually the last thing in the world I want to eat. As long as I can remember, I never liked it. As a child, when we went to Disneyland with my … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Hawaii, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Ice Cream, Lampert's Ice Cream, Oahu, Restaurants, Treats, United States
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Magnolias Restaurant in Charleston South Carolina
After flying all day from Los Angeles to Charleston through Washington Dulles I was ready for a nice dinner as soon as I dropped off my bags at the hotel. There are so many choices for great food in Charleston that … Continue reading