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We’ve Got Spring Fever!

It’s March. In most parts of the country the sun is starting to peak through the clouds, temperatures are starting to warm up and you’re seriously in need of a break! When we were kids, we had Spring Break. Now, unless you have kids or are reliving your college days, that little escape may not exist. Well, I’m here to offer a little spring inspiration with some of my favorite destinations that will warm up those winter bones and get you ready for some summer fun!

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Florence

The Perfect Holiday in Florence

Florence, or Firenze as it’s said in Italian, preferably with a flawless rolling “r”, is my favorite city in the world. This extraordinarily beautiful Tuscan capital city is the place that Rob and I plan to live for 3-6 months of the year once our daughter is in college. For me living in Italy is not a dream, it’s a necessity. I’m drawn to the Italian culture, history but especially the Italian people that inhabit this historic city which was developed by Julius Caesar himself.

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Kim Murgatroyd and Melissa O’Young

Living La Dolce Vita – Guest Blog Living & Learning Italian in Italy

One of my favorite jet-setters is someone that I am proud to call my friend, Melissa. Rob and I actually met Mel in Mykonos last summer after partying at Cavo Paradiso and shared a taxi back to town. She truly lives her life full-out and without excuses. She has an unmatched zest for life and [...]

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Fly Clear

Fly Clear: The New Way to Fly

Let’s face it, air travel is becoming more and more complicated and stressful. There is nothing worse than showing up to the airport a couple hours early, only to find that the security line is ridiculously long! Then once you finally get to the TSA agents, you now have to basically strip yourself of shoes, [...]

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Flying in Coach Class

How to Keep from Going Crazy on an International Flight in Coach

As I walk onto the plane, I’m greeted with champagne and the flight attendant helps me store my Tumi carry on . She is pleasant and assures me that this long overnight flight back from Rio de Janeiro will be wonderful. I take my seat. After the plane takes off the lovely flight attendant returns [...]

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How Alltop & Guy Kawasaki changed My Jet Set Life

You know when you have something in your gut, something that just tells you that you need to be doing something. Not the should be doing something (actually I try not to should all over myself). It’s the need , the burning desire, the feel it all over, reoccurring, like a boyfriend (or rash) you [...]

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The Centurion Card, The Black Card: American Express’s Invite Only Credit Card

The Centurion Card, The Black Card: American Express’s Invite Only Credit Card

The Black Card , The Centurion Card …which ever name you use, it’s still the the most exclusive and elusive credit card in the world. I am seeing it more often than I used to, maybe it’s the circle I travel in, maybe it’s people are making more money, or possibly American Express is just [...]

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Why I Will Never Cheat on My Tumi and Always Carry-On.

Why I Will Never Cheat on My Tumi and Always Carry-On.

For the jet set traveler, luggage is everything. I wasn’t a believer in expensive luggage…not at least until my husband clued me into why Tumi luggage is so far superior for the frequent traveler. For us, you must travel with carry-on only. This is not because most of the airlines are now charging for luggage [...]

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Sexy, Chic, Trendy…Travel Hip.TV Launches!

We have launched TravelHip.TV. Come to our site, get inspired to travel somewhere outside your “travel box” somewhere other than the same old cruise or trip to Cancun! We’ll inspire you with our videos, show you some real photos (not that fake crap) and then we’ll tell you EVERYTHING you need to know to Travel [...]

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