Wondering where to go for luxury travel in Americas? Here you find recommendations where to stay & dine in style with value for money. In addition, there are tips what to do (often involving walking).

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Suite of the Moment: COMO Metropolitan Hotel, Miami Beach

A splendid example of Art Deco luxury design in South Beach: The Ocean View Suite at COMO Metropolitan Hotel in Miami Beach will start a series of suites resp. rooms having a lasting impression on me, be it resulting from the design, the style,…
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One day as a cruise passenger aboard Silver Galapagos

The most luxurious way to see the Galapagos Islands: The Galapagos Island, a unique archipelago just a two hours’ flight west of Ecuador’s mainland, is home to species found nowhere else in the world. Think for example of the Galapagos…
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Cruising the Galapagos Islands aboard the Silver Galapagos

Once in a lifetime adventures in the western Galapagos Islands: The Galapagos Island, known for their unique wildlife and out of this world landscapes, had been on top of my travel bucket list for years. This year, a dream came true for my…
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Where to eat as fine food lover in Ecuador’s highlands

4 restaurants for gourmets: After having outlined what to see and where to stay on a luxury trip in Ecuador’s highlands in my last posts, I now want to go into where to eat when traveling the area as a gourmet. The highlands have a lot…
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Where to stay on a luxury trip in Ecuador’s highlands

6 hotels for demanding travelers: After having outlined a perfect Ecuador’s highlands itinerary in my last post, I now want to go into where to stay when visiting the area as a discerning traveler. The highlands have a lot to offer as to…
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A perfect Ecuador’s highlands 9-day trip itinerary

Natural & cultural wonders in the Andean region: The Ecuadorian highlands were the vacation destination of my husband and I when being in South America for the first time some weeks ago. We wanted to tour the Galapagos Islands aboard Silver…
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6 top restaurants south of Midtown in New York City

NYC as foodie heaven: When looking for fine dining restaurants in New York City, it is difficult to find your way through the abundance of dining spots. TripAdvisor lists more than 10,000 restaurants and even Michelin has nearly 900 eateries…
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Review of Hotel The Reluctant Panther, Manchester Village VT, USA

Beautiful inn with superb grounds, fine food and good service: While traveling around in New England, we (2 couples) spent 2 nights at this beautiful country inn in the idyllic Manchester Village. The hotel’s situation is nice although…
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Review of Church Landing at Mill Falls, Meredith NH, USA

Nice lake view, quaint place, no warm welcome: While vacationing in New England, my husband and I together with another couple stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. First of all, I have to say that it is not easy to find a top hotel in…