Tag: colorado
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How to choose your next adventure… still in the pandemic
Travel is complicated right now, and working in it puts me in the crossroads of trying to find the most ethical and moral means to travel right now. I have to travel for my job and mental health. Others need similar things, and many are trying to find some refuge from the pain of the…
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Hilton Playa Del Carmen
Late summer of this year I was able to go to a conference in Playa Del Carmen, one of my favorite locations in North America. The accommodations were at the Hilton Playa del Carmen, an all-inclusive resort located in downtown Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Different than my honeymoon stay at Sandos Caracol, this location embraced…
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You Should Be Planning Your Bucket List
We have all had a year, give or take, of being at home and reflecting on our lives. For those of us with the travel bug, and in the industry, we are all itching to get out and play. The fact we can’t go everywhere we dream right now makes it much more acute. As…
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2021 Travel – My Hopes (tentative)
Needless to say that 2020 was not the year that I had planned, especially when it came to travel. Yet, it came to be a year that I learned how to be more spontaneous and willing to take long drives for high rewards. It is the year that my Colorado bucket list became shorter, but…
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Hotel Stays in the Time of Covid-19 – What to Expect
Working in the travel industry means we are always on top of trends and changes in order to inform our clients on what is happening. This year has not changed that by any means, if anything we are more aware and involved with every change dealing with Covid-19 and an intense amount of natural disasters.…
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The Brown Palace – My Go To
The Brown Palace has always stood out to me as the epitome of elegance and fine hotels. As a child I grew up dreaming of staying the night there, of having high tea there, of having the disposable income and ability to enjoy such a stunning place. A part of me knew I would make…
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Maroon Bells – Need to Know
While it seems like it should be EASY to visit natural areas that are oh so picture perfect postcard lands, IT OFTEN IS NOT. The Maroon Bells is the perfect example of that complication and I am here to walk you through getting that awesome photo ad having a fantastic time. Due to overcrowding in…
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The Pilgrimage
For catholics, the Vatican is an important place, muslims have Mecca, mormons have Salt Lake and upstate New York. the heathens of the world, myself included, find other places to reflect and grow. my holy sites are found in nature, music, and in-between moments of exploration. Don’t get me wrong, I love architectural sites and…
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Aspen – A Colorado Legend
Colorado sometimes feels like two different states. There are the uber rich that have vacation homes, a time share or home in the mountains for skiing, a home in Cherry Creek or City Park. Then there is the rest of us. As a born and raised Colorado woman I have lived in the realms of…
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Hiking Tips and Tricks
If you too are seeking outdoor recreation, here are some of my tips on planning to hike. I