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  • 10 Absolutely Best Things To Do In Victoria BC, Canada

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    Top Ten Things in Victoria BC, Canada. From visiting a castle to watching parliament in action. There is lots of nature in and around Victoria, what not to miss. Can you go whale watching in Victoria? What is Butchart garden? Can you have a high tea? Famous hotels, first nations, plenty of parks. Are you…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Top Things To Do in Victoria BC: Watch sea lions!

  • Waldorf Astoria New York: History and Review

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    Fascinating history of the Waldorf Astoria New York, a hotel that started with a family feud. Presidents, explorers and more in this iconic hotel! Did you know that this hotel was way ahead of its time in the way it treated women? Where was it located before it moved to Park Avenue? Which famous people…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Fascinating history of the Waldorf Astoria New York, a hotel that started with a family feud. Presidents, explorers and more in this iconic hotel! Did you know that this hotel was way ahead of its time in the way it treated women? Where was it located before it moved to Park Avenue? Which famous people have stayed here?

  • Best Use of Hilton Free Night Certificate 2024

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    What is the best use for a Hilton free night certificate? How do you earn a free night with Hilton and American Express? Dream destinations to consider!

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    Karen Lanzetta

  • Dutch Golden Age Luxury At The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

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    The fascinating history of the Dutch Golden Age merchants who ruled the seven seas and built canal houses to match their status.. Now you can stay right where the Russian Emperor Alexander I and Dutch kings visited! Even if you can’t afford to stay, enjoy the award winning restaurants and soak up the long history…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam Fascinating history of the Dutch Golden Age which culminated in the construction of luxury mansions right at the Amsterdam canals. The Waldorf is at the Herengracht (Gentlemen’s Canal) and is a #bucketlist destination for sure. Explore the award winning restaurants, find out how we managed to stay for free and travel back in time with all the modern comforts. #OurCarpeDiem #WaldorfAstoria #HiltonHotels #Travelguide #AmsterdamNetherlands

  • Michelin Bib Gourmand: Affordable Restaurants in Paris 2023

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    When you travel to Paris, you would love to eat at a Michelin restaurant, but we all know that they are very expensive. This article will introduce you to Bib Gourmand restaurants in Paris, a way to get an affordable haute cuisine meal for a good price. Find out what this bib gourmand means and…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    When you travel to Paris, you would love to eat at a Michelin restaurant, but we all know that they are very expensive. This article will introduce you to Bib Gourmand restaurants in Paris, a way to get an affordable haute cuisine meal for a good price. Find out what this bib gourmand means and where to find these upscale restaurants. Make your choice from the best restaurants in Paris! #travel #france #paris #OurCarpeDiem #savemoney #budget #traveltips

  • The Best Street Food in Puntarenas: a Churchill!

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    Cruise stop in Puntarenas in Costa Rica? You have to try a Churchill, a famous street food. What is it and where can you get it? What other things to do in Costa Rica? Day trip ideas. Where is Puntarenas? What goes into a Churchill?

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    Karen Lanzetta
    What is the best street food in Costa Rica? You have to try a Churchill, a copo / snow cone named after the prime minister. What is it and where can you get it? What other things to do in Costa Rica? Day trip ideas. Where is Puntarenas? What goes into a Churchill? #TravelDestinations #StreetFood #OurCarpeDiem #cruising #Puntarenas

  • La Closerie Des Lilas: Time Travel For The Win!

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    Travel back in time with us in La Closerie des Lilas (Paris). Famous visitors including Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Picasso. A sublime dining experience. Explore the history and eat in this historic artist hangout in Montparnasse, Paris!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Travel back in time with us in La Closerie des Lilas. Famous visitors include Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Picasso. A sublime dining experience. Explore the history and eat in this historic artist hangout in Montparnasse. When was it opened? What is the connection with the Lost Generation? The Sun Also Rises. Piano bar and the best food in Paris! Experience Midnight in Paris or play chess like in What’s Up Pussycat? #OurCarpeDiem #ParisFrance #FoodieTraveler #GoodFood

  • Love Coffee? Chocolate? Don Juan’s Is The Real McCoy

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    Don Juan Coffee plantation in the Monteverde cloud forest in Costa Rica is a must-see. Or maybe we should call it a must-experience, taste and smell. A holistic tour getting you intimately acquainted with coffee, chocolate and sugar. Go find out!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Don Juan Coffee plantation in the Monteverde cloud forest in Costa Rica is a must-see. A holistic tour getting you intimately acquainted with coffee, chocolate and sugar. What is a cloud forest? How does your coffee get from the tree to your cup? Why do we need mosquitoes to grow chocolate? Where does our sugar come from? Coffee beans, cocoa bean, sugar canes and more!

  • Travel to Vermont during Covid-19 Pandemic 2021

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    Travel to Vermont during the COVID-19 pandemic. How to prepare. Who needs to quarantine? Our experience and precautions to take. Are masks required? How about dining out?

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Travel to Vermont during Covid-19 pandemic How to prepare. Who needs to quarantine? Our experience and precautions to take. Are masks required? How about dining out? #Travelguide #Covid19 #pandemic #StaySafe #Vermont #Burlington #OurCarpeDiem. Our experience at the Hilton hotel. #WearAMask What are the requirements for travel to Vermont? Which restaurants are recommended? Do people socially distance?