April 5th, 2021 Hold on! The magic carpet is blasting through virtual space, making one more stop in Indonesia for a quick island escape. I originally shared this post nearly six years ago in 2015. I’ve added a few new photos to pump it up. Hope you brought your flip-flops! See you tomorrow, Kelly P.S. The current rate at Telunas
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March 14th, 2021 I’ve got a little secret for you today. It’s been a fun week full of posts from Lisbon and southern Portugal. If you’re inspired and thinking about a visit to the country, I hope you’ll consider Portugal’s Pousadas when booking your accommodations. Pestana operates the website for Portugals’ pousadas which are “monument and historic hotels.” Their collection
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December 27th, 2020 Today we begin our virtual visit to Morocco with a post I wrote in 2018. We visited the northern part of the country in May of 2017, after spending time in Portugal and Spain. Viewing these photos again now lights the fire within me. Morocco has such depth and beauty, from the medinas to the countryside. This
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November 24th, 2020 Go ahead, dream. The day is coming! I’ve refreshed and reposted my thoughts on a Bali villa vacation, below. More tomorrow, Kelly Repost of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you while staying close to home.
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November 18th, 2020 After yesterday’s stop in Lombok, we’ve taken the ferry to Padang Bai Port on the island of Bali. From there, we’ve journeyed into the terraced hillsides at the foot of Gunung Agung, where we’re checking into Sacred Mountain Sanctuary. Villa 207 is a two-story bamboo hut with outdoor bath and plunge pool. From the upstairs balcony, the
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October 29th, 2020 Ooh, I have a treat for you today! I don’t often write about a (sing it with me) hotel, motel, Holiday Inn … but this outpost near the Grand Canyon is one of the most memorable stays we’ve enjoyed in a long time. Under Canvas is one of 2020’s rare success stories — a company whose unique
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Post of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you while staying close to home. July 20th, 2020 Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Hotel is one of the great, historic lodges of the U.S. Built in 1927, its age and character speak through
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Daily Dose of Beauty: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos and stories from my archives, shared with you as we shelter in place. April 25th, 2020 After yesterday’s overnight foray into the desert, we’re covered with sand and dust. How about a dip in the pool?
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