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Travel Tips: Hotels

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Here are some hotel tips based on research and my own extensive experience traveling the world: Find out what other travelers are saying about a hotel on Tripadvisor. Unfortunately, many of the reviews are bogus.  If the majority of the … Continue reading

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The Aventura Mexicana Hotel – Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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NOTE:  contact theTRAVELER if you are interested in staying at this hotel as I can get you 10% off the lowest internet rate.  This offer is good until 12/15/12.   Looking for a great, reasonably priced hotel in Playa del Carmen? When … Continue reading

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Highlights of My 30 Hour Visit to Philadelphia

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Philadelphia is a fun city with an excellent restaurant scene.  This past weekend, my friend Vanessa and I drove up to Philly for a quick tour of the city.  It had been many years since I visited the City of … Continue reading

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Hotel Review: The Papaya Playa Project Hotel – Tulum, Mexico

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Love staying in a design hotel on a gorgeous beach? I do as well – and recently did so – at the Papaya Playa Project Hotel (PPP) – a renovated, cabana style hotel on the beach in Tulum, Mexico.  The … Continue reading

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Hotels In Tulum, Mexico

Note:  This article was updated on March 27, 2012. Tulum is very low key and it has some gorgeous beaches.  It’s popular with independent travelers and it’s close to he spectacular, Mayan ruins of Tulum.  I highly recommended it – especially … Continue reading

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Luxuriating at the Four Seasons Hotel Denver

Given that I was able to score yet another great weekend deal at the Four Seasons Hotel Denver, I recently spent another two nights at this deluxe hotel located in downtown. This was my second stay at the hotel (my … Continue reading

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La Maison Bleu – Hotel in Fez, Morocco

La Maison Bleu is a spectacular hotel located in Fez, Morocco.  I stayed at this unique hotel while traveling through Morocco in 2001.  The hotel is a converted 19th century mansion. I stayed in a suite overlooking the interior courtyard. One … Continue reading

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A few Autumn Days in New York City

Earlier this month, I spent a few days “relaxing” in New York City.  I needed a break from DC as well as from studying (I am pursuing a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology). I’ve been to New York City … Continue reading

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Western USA Adventure

Recently, I traveled through Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and California.  The following is a list of highlights: Relaxing for three days at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver (I got a very good rate!); Dining at Colt and Gray … Continue reading

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The Laid Back Beach Scene in Tulum, Mexico

Update-12/17/12: The Papaya Playa hotel has been converted into a temporary hotel.  Click here to read more about it. Like a relatively quiet, gorgeous beach not far from most cities in North America?  I’d recommend heading down to Tulum, Mexico. … Continue reading

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