Terceira Island in the Azores, a Magical Mystical Place
Terceira Island in the Azores is a small island, the third of the nine in the archepelago. Staying in a boutique upscale hotel, exploring local cuisine.
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Virgin Hotels Dallas: Sir Richard’s Flat
Virgin Hotels Dallas. Janis Turk joins a hotel expert to review this new in 2021 hip hotel in downtown Dallas Texas.
Seven Reasons to Fall in Love with Galveston Texas
Galveston Texas. Seven reasons to love this island on the bottom of Texas, from Moody Gardens to the sands of the Strand, Tremont Hotel, and the Pyramid.
Sailing Croatia’s Waters in the Sun
Sailing Croatia’s Blue Waters with My Captain. Pinch me…I’m flying to meet my captain with his 82-foot yacht in Split, Croatia for a sail. Am I dreaming?
Extremadura: It’s What You’ve Been Missing
Extremadura, in the center of Spain, is a region famous for Iberian ham, gorgeous vistas, paradors, and fine cuisine, and it’s mostly undiscovered.
Louisiana: The Lovely Houmas House
Houmas House offers more than just a glimpse at a rich and remarkable past, it also offers modern-day amenities and comfort.
St Lucia’s Marigot Bay Resort: The Best!
The peaceful yacht-filled Marigot Bay, is home to the Marigot Bay Hotel and Resort on St. Lucia, a place where there are personal assistants and luxury.
China’s Spectacular Suzhou
A seasoned traveler to China advises: start your first Asian adventure in Suzhou, a manageable and fun city with attractive waterways and gardens.
San Antonio: Two Great Historic Hotels
Two new historic hotels that were recently renovated and upgraded: The St. Anthony and the Hotel Emma, in San Antonio, Texas.
The Goring: Glorious and Glamorous
The Goring, in London, Where You’ll Feel Like Royalty By Janis Turk Before Kate Middleton married Prince William and became Her Royal Highness, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, first she was a guest at The Goring. Standing mere steps from the walls of Buckingham Palace for more than 106-years, The Goring is arguably London’s finest family-owned […]
Eating Portland, from Doughnuts to Coffee
Experience Portland Oregon’s Best Shopping, Doughnuts, Coffee & More By Janis Turk I love the smell of retail in the morning. So on a sunny Monday in Portland Oregon, after spending the night in the warm embrace of Macy’s department store (its doors and well-dressed window displays flanking the entrance of my hotel) I popped […]
Lumeria Maui and Travaasa Hana: Perfect Island Escapes
This is the island getaway you’ve been dreaming of, so escape high rise hotel scene and enjoy a tranquil retreat on magnificent Maui.