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Winter Fashion 2015: 3 Perfect Travel-Friendly Coats

Winter Fashion 2015: 3 Perfect Travel-Friendly Coats

The fashion -- the art of dressing and layering -- is one of the best things about winter. I love the glamour of long Olivia Pope-style coats, the chicness of over-the-knee boots, the boldness of colorful accessories...I love it all. Neutrals and bright colors share...

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2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Millennial Luxury Travelers

2015 Holiday Gift Guide for Millennial Luxury Travelers

Halloween is officially over, and November has crept up on us far too quickly. Corner markets have now transitioned from pumpkin patches to Christmas tree farms, helping us to ease into the holiday spirit and festive mood. It’s finally time to start thinking about...

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Concierge Diaries: Royal Sonesta Galleria, Houston

Concierge Diaries: Royal Sonesta Galleria, Houston

CONCIERGE DIARIES is a series that depicts destinations through the eyes of a local luxury hotel’s concierge. They understand luxury travel and local culture, and can be a wealth of information. In our digital age, the role of the concierge has changed and evolved...

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[Concierge Diaries] Hotel 1000, Seattle

[Concierge Diaries] Hotel 1000, Seattle

CONCIERGE DIARIES is a series that depicts destinations through the eyes of a local luxury hotel's concierge. They understand luxury travel and local culture, and can be a wealth of information. In our digital age, the role of the concierge has changed and evolved...

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25 Favorite Quotes about Los Angeles

25 Favorite Quotes about Los Angeles

I have a love-hate relationship with Los Angeles. It's my hometown, my family still lives there, and I visit often, but I seldom feel a sense of "home" there. Los Angeles happened to be on my mind today, so I thought I'd share my 25 favorite quotes about the city --...

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[Concierge Diaries] The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

[Concierge Diaries] The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston

CONCIERGE DIARIES is a new series that depicts destinations through the eyes of a local luxury hotel's concierge. They understand luxury travel and local culture, and can be a wealth of information. In our digital age, the role of the concierge has changed and...

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10 Travel Essentials: How to Survive Long Flights

10 Travel Essentials: How to Survive Long Flights

ICELAND. I touched down in the beautiful country after a 12-hour flight from Seattle to Reykjavik. While up in the air, I received an email from a lovely reader asking what I take with me on the plane and if I had any tips on how to survive temporary imprisonment,...

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The Health Benefits of Travel

The Health Benefits of Travel

Why do we travel? Well, I could give you a 100 reasons to travel, but I'll stick to one big reason for this post -- it's good for your health. Yup, there are now studies that prove a myriad of health benefits that are associated with traveling. If you think about it...

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