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Day Trips From Boston: Newport, Rhode Island

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Here is quickie post! Newport, Rhode Island After last year’s record breaking snowy winter, we needed to take advantage of most agreeable New England 2016 winter weather. On a beautiful early March morning, we decided to hop in the car escape the city for a quick day trip to the beautiful coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island. Honestly, Read Post >

Day Trips From Boston: Northshore

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New England is a magical place. There are many new places to explore and most of them are less than 2 hours away (by car) from Boston proper. One of my favorite day trips from Boston is the Northshore of Boston, Massachusetts. In one day, we covered Rockport, Gloucester, and Marblehead. Next time around, we Read Post >

Review: Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

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Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel 606 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts Growing up in the Boston suburbs, it is embarrassing to admit that when I moved back to Beantown, I really didn’t know my Boston geography, especially the Seaport District. The truth is I never heard of Seaport before, but fear not my friends, after a few Read Post >

State Street Provisions, Boston, Massachusetts

Posted in: Restaurants |

State Street Provisions 255 State St, Boston, MA 02109 (617) 863-8363 As a young professional working in Boston’s Financial District and an outspoken foodie with high expectations, I am always on the hunt for a new establishment to add to my list of places. One winter afternoon, I casually walked down State Street and I Read Post >

Review: Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

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Inn by the Sea 40 Bowery Beach Rd, Cape Elizabeth, Maine (207) 799-3134 With its coastal views, picturesque lighthouses, and sought after quintessential New England charm, even in the cold winter months, Inn by the Sea strikes a perfect balance between modern luxury and rustic seaside charm. Most recently, we took advantage of a Rue Read Post >

REVIEW: Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel

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Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel 2660 Woodley Rd NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 328-2000 During a recent business trip to my company’s home office in Bethesda, Maryland, I decided to stay at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel largely due to price and location. A few months ago, I attended a large gala at the Read Post >

VIP Mexican Restaurant Treasure Island, Florida

Posted in: Restaurants |

Good Morning friends! In spirit of Margarita Monday…. VIP Mexican Lounge and Restaurant 10625 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, Florida After running a half marathon in the Florida heat, I treated myself to some yummy and savory Mexican eats (and tequila). VIP Mexican Lounge and Restaurant is a local favorite in the St Pete Beach/Treasure Island Read Post >

Review: JW Marriott Hanoi

Posted in: Asia, Hotels, Marriott Reviews, Travel |

JW Marriott Hanoi Outside the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, Vietnam, there lies the newly developed West Hanoi central business district which includes the National Convention Center. The JW Marriott Hanoi is a brand new property boasting unquestionable modern luxury earning without hesitation a 5-star rating. This hotel property is very spacious and very quiet. The Read Post >