Diamond Resorts Press Event

On Tuesday I was invited by Diamond Resorts to attend a press event at Eleanor Bunin Monroe Theater in Lincoln Center. Truthfully, I have never stayed at a Diamond Resorts property and did not know much about the company prior to the event. But it was shared with me that the CEO, Stephen Cloobeck, recently went undercover in his own company for the CBS show Undercover Boss... and since I've been a long-time fan of the television series, I was intrigued to learn more about Mr. Cloobeck's experience and how they would in turn impact Diamond Resorts properties, employees, and customers...

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Gifts for Travelers

Need holiday gift ideas for your favorite traveler?

Check out my newest blog post at Wanderfly, featuring my favorite picks of the season for all budgets!

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I've been terrified of sharks for most of my life.... {read more}

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Wanderfly: Romantic Escapes

Craving a romantic European vacation but tired of hearing about Venice and Paris all the time? Check out my three Romantic European Escapes blog post now live at Wanderfly!

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Watch my Wanderstory: Sabah Eco-Tour travel video on Wanderfly TV.

Hotel Review: Anse Chastanet

As mentioned in my post yesterday, we stayed at two different resorts during our St. Lucia vacation. After our time in Castries (the capital), we took a taxi down the island to the fishing village of Soufriere, a beautiful place with the dramatic backdrop of the Pitons. While in Soufriere, we stayed at the luxurious Anse Chastanet resort (perhaps you recognize their sister site, the mind-blowingly beautiful Jade Mountain?). Here's a bit about our experience...

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Hotel Review: Windjammer

We split our time in St. Lucia by staying at two resorts in different cities. The first one we stayed at was the Windjammer Landing Beach Resort, which is located near the capital of Castries (on the northwest part of the island.)

Planning a trip to St. Lucia? Here's the scoop on our experience at Windjammer Landing...

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St. Lucia's Rainforest

Ziplining in St. Lucia was off the agenda this time (obviously), but we took an aerial tram tour and enjoyed a forest floor hike to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the rainforest....

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San Juan Balconies

On the way to St. Lucia, we scheduled a long layover in San Juan, Puerto Rico, so we could explore a bit and grab dinner. While winding through the alleyways of old town, I found myself captivated by all the beautiful balconies...

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Wandermail + Blog Feature

If you signed up for Wandermail, you probably received an email newsletter yesterday that featured my top Eco & Wildlife Destinations!

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Views from a Drive

The hour and a half drive from Castries to Soufriere, St. Lucia...

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