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Find your zen again

stefany75

Mar 18, 2021
2 min

Find your zen again

There will be a lot of freeing feelings in the upcoming months. There will be the feeling that comes with being vaccinated. There will be the feeling that comes as restaurants open for indoor dining at full capacity, the feeling of gathering in a crowd to watch a game, a show or just to be among people again. There will be the feeling of international borders across the world reopening. There will also be lingering psychological effects from the pandemic. Our minds will still

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Summer on the West Coast

stefany75

Jul 28, 2020
2 min

Summer on the West Coast

The weather is still perfect, even if many things have changed. You’ll want to check ahead to see where beaches are open, but just about any spot along the West Coast has vistas that will take your breath away. Although we can’t travel to Italy right now, we can go to California. With its Mediterranean climate, great wines, mountains and endless coastline, it’s basically the Italy of America. Starting from the south and working up the coast, you first encounter the Mexican-in

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Caribbean Calling: Q&A with Karen Bull, Founder of Island Luxe Resorts

stefany75

Jul 27, 2020
1 min

Caribbean Calling: Q&A with Karen Bull, Founder of Island Luxe Resorts

Are you longing for a fun-in-the-sun getaway? If so, you will want to watch this video to learn more about these amazing properties in the Caribbean! Here I am with Karen Bull, Founder of Island Luxe Resorts and otherwise known as the “Queen of the Caribbean!” She tells us why and we go over many of the fabulous properties with personalities and the awards they have received that she represents such as; Bucuti &Tara in Aruba, The Tryall Club in Jamaica, Secret Bay in Dominica

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Creative ways to experience your next holiday

stefany75

Jun 29, 2020
2 min

Creative ways to experience your next holiday

So you’ve had to make a few adjustments to your summer vacation plans. Conventional means of transportation, touring and unwinding have changed dramatically. Even which destinations you can visit is completely different from your last trip. It can be daunting when you’re used to having the whole world open to you. That’s why the knowledge and creativity of travel advisors is so important. We’ve spent the last few months working with partners old and new to design socially dis

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stefany75

Jun 17, 2020
1 min

Greenland Glacier and Ice Cap Adventure

Do you want to see a glacier up close and personal? If so, Greenland is a great spot to do that! Kangerlussauq was one of our stops on a work trip. I must say my North Face and Arc’teryx jackets kept me warm here along with the hand and feet warmers we used while out on our adventures. We went to Russell Glacier and admired the bold nature in front of us. We hiked to an ice cap stopping at scenic views along the way. It was surreal to turn around and see nothing but snow and

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stefany75

Jun 10, 2020
1 min

New Years at the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong

Do you like skyscrapers, shopping and mountainous views? If so, you will love Hong Kong. I rang in a New Years at the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong. I attended a fun party on their rooftop at Ozone, which happens to be the highest Sky Bar on the 118th floor! I stayed at the JW Marriott which had floor-to-ceiling windows with lovely views. Great meals to be had at Flint Bar and Grill and Chilli Fagara. Enjoyed taking a ride on the ferris wheel to see the many different vantage poi

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Caribbean Islands Reopening

stefany75

Jun 7, 2020
2 min

Caribbean Islands Reopening

As destinations worldwide begin to reopen regionally at first, our plans to travel to Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa and South America have to be put on hold for a bit. This gives us the opportunity to rediscover America and travel domestically. But we can also this summer take advantage of the good luck that we’re in the same region as the wonderful islands of the Caribbean. These islands are largely dependent on tourism, and they were still on their way to full recovery from

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Hotel Cleanliness Initiatives

stefany75

Jun 4, 2020
2 min

Hotel Cleanliness Initiatives

Cleanliness and privacy have always been luxuries, but they are certainly at the forefront for travelers now. As they reopen, hotels and resorts are going the extra mile to help guests feel comfortable and welcomed as the COVID-19 era enters a new phase. Your vacation is a precious investment of time and money, and the last thing you want is more worry. To ease guests’ minds, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba is cleaning with environmentally safe hospital grade hydrogen per

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stefany75

Jun 3, 2020
1 min

Exploring Tuscany

Do you love wine, good food and charming towns? If your answer is yes, you will love Tuscany, Italy! On Day 7 of our Rome/Tuscany group trip we hosted, we visited the charming town of Montepulciano, had a tasty lunch at La Bottega, tasted pecorino cheese in Pienza taking in the breathtaking Val d’Orcia views, which is a Unesco World Heritage Site. We tasted delicious Brunello wine at Solaria in Montalcino, which is owned by 3 women. On our way back to Rome, we stopped in Orvi

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stefany75

Jun 2, 2020
1 min

Travel Dreaming with Tauck

Would you like to see the Declaration of Independence in the National Archives Building in Washington DC without crowds? Or how about an evening with dinner and music in a private palace in Vienna? If so, these are just two of the many exclusive experiences Tauck offers on their trips. Here I am with Lora Shapiro, National Account Manager at Tauck. Tauck is a family owned company that does escorted tours all around the world. They have land and family journeys and river and s

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stefany75

May 31, 2020
1 min

Q&A with Wanderluxe Destinations

Would you like to be relaxing amidst the redwood forest looking at Pacific coastal views? Or enjoying a glass of wine surrounded by the rolling hills of Napa? Or feeling happy in healing hot springs water in Arizona? Or admiring the turquoise blue waters in Jamaica? If so, you will want to know of these properties! Here I am speaking with Tara D’Agostino, owner of Wanderluxe Destinations, a boutique luxury representation company, speaking about a few of the wonderful properti

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stefany75

May 21, 2020
1 min

Florence in a Day

We went to Florence for the day on our Rome/Tuscany group trip we hosted. One of our highlights was going to the market and picking up some produce for the cooking class we did. We made homemade pasta with porcini mushrooms that we got at the market and tiramisu for dessert. The tiramisu was one of the best I have ever tasted! Of course, the day would not be complete without going to see Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia Gallery. The sculpture is a marvel to look at, stan

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stefany75

May 14, 2020
2 min

San Gimignano: The Medieval Manhattan

Do you like charming towns? Do you like wine tasting? If so, San Gimignano is a great place to visit. We stayed in the town of San Gimignano while in Tuscany on our group trip and did day trips to see other cities and wineries from there to avoid constant packing and unpacking. We loved the spectacular views from Villa San Paolo! On our day of leisure, we explored San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is known as the “Medieval Manhattan” with the towers that make

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stefany75

May 11, 2020
1 min

Italian Lesson #3: How to Order at a Restaurant

Ciao a tutti! This week’s Italian lesson is how to order at a restaurant. Happy learning! Alla Prossima (See you next time), Daniele and Stefany Italy, Italian Lesson, Foreign Language, Travel, DMC Travel Tailor #ForeignLanguage #travel #Italy #DMCTravelTailor #ItalianLesson

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Ellerman House: an Exclusive Stay with Soothing Views in Cape Town

stefany75

May 10, 2020
2 min

Ellerman House: an Exclusive Stay with Soothing Views in Cape Town

It’s hard to believe that not even 2 months ago I was having lunch with Paul Bruce Brand, General Manager at the Ellerman House, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and savoring each bite of their homemade olive butter and now this hotel is temporarily closed due to Coronavirus. I have no doubt it will fill back up once it reopens. This Virtuoso hotel is amazing from the striking view, to the feel of being in a luxury home, to the art collection and the cool wine cellar. This hote

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stefany75

May 7, 2020
1 min

Siena, Greve in Chianti and Vignamaggio: Beautiful city, Charming Town, Green Rolling Hills and Tast

Day 4 of our Rome/Tuscany group trip was visiting Siena followed by a stop in Greve and dinner at Vignamaggio in the Chianti region. We stopped in Greve in Chianti for a visit and picked up some wine we later enjoyed at a party we had at our hotel on our evening of leisure! For dinner we headed to Vignamaggio winery, where they filmed the movie Much Ado About Nothing. The view from there was breathtaking! We had our dinner table set overlooking the green rolling hills of Tusc

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stefany75

May 4, 2020
1 min

Interview with Lesa Bain with Lindblad Expeditions

Do you want to see a polar bear up close in the Arctic or lock eyes with a penguin in Antarctica? Do you wish to pass by a humpback whale whose popped his head out of the water in Baja California? Or admire a giant tortoise in Galapagos? Kayak near a glacier surrounded by mountains in Alaska? Lindlblad Expeditions offers many of these exciting expedition adventures around the world. In this interview, Lesa explains to us what an expedition is and tells us a couple of her favo

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stefany75

May 3, 2020
1 min

Italian Lesson #2 Phrases

Hello, Hope you are having a great week. Our second Italian lesson is on phrases. Happy learning! Ciao! Stefany and Daniele Italy, Italian Lesson, Foreign Language, DMC Travel Tailor, Travel, Largay Travel #ForeignLanguage #LargayTravel #travel #Italy #DMCTravelTailor #ItalianLesson

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Victoria Falls: “The Smoke That Thunders”

stefany75

Apr 28, 2020
2 min

Victoria Falls: “The Smoke That Thunders”

In the beginning of March I was in Africa. When we stayed in Kasane, Botswana, we went to Victoria Falls for the day on the Zimbabwe side. If this waterfall is on your list, when it is safe to travel again, get ready to get drenched! When we first got there we opted not to rent their rain jackets as they were still wet and that grossed us out. Luckily, I was wearing my North Face jacket, so both phones I had in my pockets stayed dry. The view was breathtaking! As we kept walk

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stefany75

Apr 24, 2020
1 min

Italian Lesson #1 Greetings

Hello! While we are in quarantine, we thought it would be good to teach you some basic Italian. This lesson is on greetings- Ciao, Salve, Buongiorno, Buon Pomeriggio, Buona Sera, Buona Notte and Arrivederci. Alla Prossima! Stefany and Daniele Italy, Foreign Language, Italian Lesson, Travel, DMC Travel Tailor, Largay Travel, Virtuoso #ForeignLanguage #LargayTravel #virtuoso #travel #Italy #DMCTravelTailor #ItalianLesson

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