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BRITISH AIRWAYS: LOOKING FOR A POSITIVE SPIN

Teri B.

February 20, 2018

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International Travel

Lest this be obvious, the goal of this blog is to be both informational and, at the same time, upbeat. Life is too short to be relentlessly “doom-and-gloom,” and plenty of others provide the news of the day with all of life’s inherent challenges. The next somewhat obvious point is what a privilege it is to […]

BACARA WEEKEND INCLUDES MONTECITO

Teri B.

February 10, 2018

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Wining/Dining

When a well-known resort just north of Los Angeles changed from being independently operated to the Ritz-Carlton brand, one wondered what the discernible changes might be. Happily speculation is no longer needed after a recent visit. Floral perfection greets guests in the lobby. The raison d’etre for this particular weekend was attending a beloved tradition of […]

REMEMBER WHEN??

Teri B.

January 30, 2018

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International Travel, Things I Love

Early 2018 was the perfect time to clean up old files (cue: New Year’s Resolution #3). Upon doing so, I soon I discovered all my records from our first big trip in this century: Italy – Spring 2001. What it took then versus how I plan now might as well be from a different universe. […]

TRAVEL IN 2018 :: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Teri B.

January 22, 2018

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Things You Should Know

“The times they are a changin” is an apt phrase in terms of travel in 2018. So as not to get caught unprepared, following is a synopsis of what to expect from an excellent column by the Wall Street Journal’s travel specialist, Scott McCartney. 1. The bad news first is “more seats, less room.” On […]

TEXAS HOSPITALITY FOR BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

Teri B.

January 13, 2018

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U.S. Travel, Wining/Dining

When the opportunity arose to spend my birthday weekend with long-time Houston-based friends Kay & Fred Zeidman, the decision didn’t require much thought. Spending time with them is always a blast (Cancun, Colorado Springs, Palm Beach, Austin and DC among past destinations), but going to their home base allowed for time spent with their kids […]

BYE, BYE 2017 … HELLO, 2018!

Teri B.

December 27, 2017

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Things I Love, To-Do List

Once again, it’s time to look back on where we went in 2017 … Cabo San Lucas India (Delhi/Agra/Ranthambhore/Jaipur/Udaipur) The Maldives Western Australia (Perth, Margaret River) Hong Kong Atlanta & Fort Lauderdale/Boca/Miami Boston & Providence (RI) Portland, OR And look forward to where we are going in 2018 … Houston and Texas Hill Country Finland/Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania/Belarus […]

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