Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Collection: Stay Awhile


 Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Collection: Stay Awhile

Please forgive me for being remiss, dear readers: I’ve known about Mr & Mrs Smith for years, but have neglected to share until now.

Allow me to remedy my oversight and introduce you to some truly spectacular couple-friendly ”hotel porn” from around the world.

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Exotic Destinations on a Budget: How to Experience the Trip of a Lifetime for Less

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If you’re both interested in touring the Galapagos Islands, relaxing in French Polynesia or Mexico’s Riviera Maya, taking an African safari, or exploring Antarctica for yourselves, this here’s the resource for you:

Exotic Destinations on a Budget: How to Experience the Trip of a Lifetime for Less

Please enjoy reading — and trip-planning!

TWT Travel Binder: Colombia

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After we watched Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations episode on Colombia, we were surprised to find ourselves pining for the beaches of Medellín, the romantic, vine-draped courtyards of Cartagena, and the art, design and restaurants of Bogotá. We’ll get there someday, but for now…Here are some resources to help you plan your own “travels with two” to Colombia.

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A Dream Trip to Peru & Ecuador: Quito

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Quito, Ecuador - Photo by Eric Chan

Continued from
A Dream Trip to Peru & Ecuador: The Galapagos

*A few Junes ago, my parents took their dream trip to Peru & Ecuador through a U.S. tour company, Adventure Life.

My parents both strongly recommend Quito, Ecuador as a place to really get South America; the first UNESCO World Heritage site ever named, the country’s capital still has the best-preserved, least-altered city center on the continent.

They also have just what ails you when a travel crisis threatens to melt your spirit into a ball of goo.

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A Dream Trip To Peru & Ecuador: The Galapagos

Continued from
A Dream Trip to Peru & Ecuador: Machu Picchu
A Dream Trip to Peru & Ecuador: Cusco

*A few Junes ago, my parents took their dream trip to Peru & Ecuador through a U.S. tour company, Adventure Life.

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Kicker Rock, San Cristobal, Galapagos Photo by Suzan Wynne

The third leg of my parents’ dream vacation to Peru and Ecuador was a cruise to the Galapagos Islands… aka Ground Zero for Evolution…aka Yes, Please.

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