Cuenca (Part 2)
Cuenca, Ecuador, is a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its colonial architecture, vibrant culture, and ex-pat community. It offers scenic beauty, historic sites, and a rich culinary scene.
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Escape the Frazzle and the Frizz this Holiday Season with Ouidad’s New Taming Trio
Divas it is time to de-frazzle and de-frizz! Tap into true magic this holiday season with a hair care product line that is guaranteed to kick some *#!…and keep unruly hairs in their place. Ouidad to the Rescue! Sadly, it is too often we think we are ready for prime time and ready to shine for that…
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Hotel Review: The Belle of the Boardwalk – Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
As a Floridian, I have seen my share of beaches and coastal communities. So it is a delight to discover a beautiful seaside city that makes the grade-rivalling even some of my favorite resort towns in the sunshine state. Virginia Beach is such a place! Welcoming ocean breezes, pristine sandy beaches, a temperate climate and year-round access to the…
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Hotel Review: A Chilean Wine Country Heavenly Hacienda – La Casona & Matetic Vineyards
Since the first vines were planted by missionaries in the 16th Century, wine has long been a Chilean national treasure to be savoured and shared. Today, those original vines have blossomed into a booming business turning Chile’s grapes into liquid gold. Chile is now one of the top wine producing countries in the world. Travel one hour…
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Resort Review: Chile’s Altiplano Oasis – Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa
At the base of South America’s Andean range, one will find a magical valley oasis – “lugar de sin- cuenta estrellas”, a place of endless stars and unparalleled beauty – Chile’s Atacama Desert. Here it is easy to get lost in a reverie amidst the vast open landscape of salt flats, sand dunes, rock canyons, mountain peaks, geysers…
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Eco-Paradise Retreat – Hotel Antumalal: Pucón, Chile
From its high desert to its coastal beaches, Chile is truly a land of enchanting contrasts. There are special places of unparalleled beauty to be discovered at every turn…awe-inspiring landscapes that remind us to contemplate and celebrate the mysterious and magical wonder of creation. Pucón, a lively lakeside village, a short plane ride south of Santiago, is…
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Santiago’s Secret Hideaway – The Aubrey
Santiago, Chile’s largest and capital city, is an eclectic mix of old and new world culture. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish, Santiago shares a rich history with many other South American cities, yet it distinguishes itself as the ultimate urban destination of diversity – in geography, climate and attitude. History is still very much…
