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Wanna Get Away? Think Aruba

Posted on April 19, 2014 by venesueca

Last weekend, I promised myself that if I did all the laundry, I could work on my blog. Yes, I sometimes have to bribe myself like a three-year-old. And yes, it really does work. Except that by the time I finished … Continue reading →

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Affordable Beach Town Luxury in Castelldefels

Posted on November 14, 2012 by venesueca

We took a Mediterranean cruise in October 2011, and although we enjoyed visiting Barcelona for a few days before getting on the ship, we wanted to do something a little different when we returned. After some research and recommendations from … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Luxury Without the Sticker Shock

Posted on November 12, 2012 by venesueca

After countless hours poring through websites and agonizing about location, price, and amenities, I finally decided on the Soho Hotel in Barcelona for our trip in the fall of last year. I won’t even bother posting pictures of the room … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Mexican Vacation

Posted on November 8, 2012 by venesueca

Getting package deals on all-inclusive hotels you’ve never been to can be a dicey proposition. Desperation can be a great motivator, though, and all of a sudden a Living Social voucher for a hotel and meals in Cancun can seem … Continue reading →

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From Killarney to Cork

Posted on August 13, 2012 by venesueca

The last destination on our journey through Ireland was Cork City in County Cork, which is the second largest city in Ireland. Here you’ll find a little bit of everything: lively city life, great food, lots of shopping, and plenty … Continue reading →

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The g Hotel: Luxury That Won’t Break the Bank

Posted on October 3, 2011 by venesueca

The g Hotel in Galway was our absolute favorite of the five luxury hotels we stayed in. They proved their commitment to service even before we got there, when I discovered a mistake I’d made in my booking the week before the … Continue reading →

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