When I was invited down to Aruba recently, an island I have never before visited, I thought I would find just another caribbean getaway…beautiful beach, perfect weather and lots of tourists. Well, all of that is true. But what I also found is an island filled with unexpected surprises. Yes, the beach was gorgeous and yes the weather was perfect. But Aruba offered much more than just a vacation to sun yourself and drink pretty cocktails.

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Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I want to take you…Divas have I got a deal for you! Half Moon, a luxury resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica that prides themselves on providing exceptional service and being noted as one of the finest resorts in the Carribbean is offering incredible deals this fall.

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Given my undying love for Anthony Bourdain—Marry me Tony. Seriously.—and the fact that I’ve had Melbourne on my mind ever since learning that Melbourne is the espresso Mecca of the Antipodes, I was instantly drawn to this new travel experience from Swain Tours. Inspired by the Travel Channel’s recent episode of No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain in Australia, Swain Tours presents: Eat Your Way Through Melbourne—a 10 day trip that allows you to explore and taste some of what the No Reservations crew had the pleasure to experience. A bustling cafe culture AND scrumptious eats set against the stunning backdrop of Melbourne? Tell me more…

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Kolob Terrace, Zion National Park

Zion Lodge, located in the gorgeous Zion National Park in southern Utah, is announcing a new package for arrivals from Aug. 16 through Sept. 3. Called Zion Plus, the package includes accommodations for two nights, a breakfast buffet for two people each morning, sack lunches for two people on one day and a discount coupon of up to 20 percent off items purchased in the lodge gift shop. The package is priced at $328.70 for two people in a standard lodge room and $356.70 for two people in a Western cabin, representing a discount of 15 percent off regular rates. The retail discount is 10 percent for purchases between $25 and $49 and 20 percent off purchase of $50 or more.

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Next month, I will be packin’ up and moving back to Madrid, Spain—my true love. However I will only have a short time to soak up my fave city before I’m off on my next BIG adventure—I have been assigned by Tango Diva to cover the 500 mile El Camino de Santiago trail through Northern Spain. The plan is to set off from Saint Jean Pied de Port, in the south of France on August 28th and arrive in Santiago de Compestela —entirely by foot—on October 5th, my birthday. I will be writing and tweeting from the trail daily, and I will be posting digital videos along my 5+ week journey.

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Sure it’s during hurricane season, but at least it will be less crowded and at this price, you can’t afford to miss it! Pick up some travel insurance and get ready to set sail.

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July 28th, 2009 by admin

The Bishop Museum has just completed the first renovation in over 100 years of its Hawaiian Hall. The Victorian style building displayed some of the most advanced ideas of museum design at its original opening in 1903 and the re-opened Hall updates and expands the original goal of the museum to tell its stories with an authentic Hawaiian perspective.

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Ever since I finished reading the new Jimmy Choo book, I have become even more obsessed with someday owning my very own pair. Well ladies…. it looks like dreams do come true after all.

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