I’m so excited to share this video with you. I produced it this year in Maui on a trip with the Expedia Viewfinder team. And as you likely already know (or gathered from the video), I work as a spokesperson for Expedia. And I’m one of the Expedia Viewfinders – a group of travel writers who covers the world for the Expedia Viewfinder blog. We share our travel experiences and expertise with travelers so they can confidently book their vacations. And we do this by providing city guides, restaurant and hotel recommendations, and travel tips. Check out the Expedia Viewfinder blog here. For more Maui, these are just a few posts from our coverage of the island: A Guide to…
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Here are my top ten gifts for travelers this holiday season. This list is for men and women who are both leisure travelers and business travelers. These are products and services that I personally enjoy as a frequent traveler or that I really want myself! You won’t find any globe lamps or necklaces shaped like the continents. These ideas are specifically to address real needs and wants of travelers. 1. Stylish compression legwear I know, it’s not the sexiest part about travel but it’s a real consideration. Since my early twenties, I have had a problem with swelling in my legs when I fly on long-haul flights. This is common for many people of all ages on flights as…
Whenever I hear the story of how Danny Thomas created St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital I get the chills. His story pulls at my heart stings because I know how hard he worked. I know how many dedicated people rallied with him to make the dream come true. I know what an outstanding impact St. Jude is making in the world – saving children’s lives. I know because Danny Thomas was my grandfather. Throughout Thanksgiving week, my aunt, Marlo Thomas will be appearing on the Today Show talking about the hospital, introducing us to patients and helping us learn more about our groundbreaking research. Here are the appearances. I’m especially touched by the first one, telling the story of how…
This week I’m headed to Cabo to dip my toes into the Pacific Ocean, South of the border! I’ll be experiencing Cabo having booked entirely through Expedia. It’s not just my flight, I’m also booked at a hotel on Expedia.com, The Cape – A Thompson Hotel. And I’m scheduled on what look like really fun tours. I’ll be horseback riding on the beach and through the desert. I’ll be taking a Sunset Cruise with Tequila Tasting. I’ll be taking a tour of the city and getting up close to sea life. All these tours and many more worldwide can be booked on the Expedia Local Expert® page or in the “Things to do” section when you are booking hotels and…
In this video, I feature my experience at the Summer Lodge, a small, luxury hotel in the rural region of West Dorset an easy train ride from London. It was chilly and oh so cozy! I am still dreaming of that delicious multi-course meal.Staying here made me feel connected with the local culture, the land, and its history. Undoubtedly, the Summer Lodge Hotel falls into my hotel ranking category of Local Luxury with a top score. The property is part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, a boutique hotel group of “seventeen luxury, award-winning, family-owned and run boutique hotels…in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Switzerland and the USA.” Summer Lodge is also a Relais & Châteaux hotel – known for…
Recently, I was having a juicy conversation with a friend about the use of smart phones while traveling. We agreed. They certainly make life easier. But they also take a lot of flavor out of travel, too. I asked him to write about his thoughts on the topic for this month’s installment of my Conversation Starter series. This is what Kyle had to say. “I don’t use my smart phone very often while traveling and here’s why. First off, I grew up camping with my family, and that’s like belonging to a traveling circus. Canvas tents and gear spilling out of every compartment in our car as we make home in another new park or forest. Then it was running…