Tag: travel

March 17, 2023

Ace Hotel New York: Stylish Hotel in Midtown Manhattan

If you’ve followed my blog or my Instagram for a while, you may have noticed my affinity for the Ace Hotel brand. Last spring I was able to add another Ace to my (imaginary) punch card: Ace Hotel New York; their Manhattan location.

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February 24, 2023

My TWA Hotel Experience

Some people make special trips to famous stadiums; I made my design pilgrimage to visit the refurbished Eero Saarinen-designed terminal and stay at the TWA Hotel in New York.

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January 27, 2023

10 Hot Travel Destinations for 2023

Our friends over at Booking.com have compiled data from a traveler survey of almost 25,000 individuals from around the globe, plus trending data from their website to predict hot travel destinations for 2023. This post contains a Cliff’s Notes version of their top destinations, plus some Voyageer commentary on their choices! Find the full article plus footnotes on their methodology… [read more]

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January 17, 2023

The SoCal Gal’s Guide to Packing for Cold Weather

Confession time: I have exactly one (1) coat even close to suitable for snowy weather. To make matters worse, it doesn’t have a hood and it’s not waterproof. When I went skiing in 2020, I had to layer on a rain shell. Those who live in cold climates are probably shaking their head at me or rolling their eyes, but… [read more]

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January 2, 2023

A Look Back at The Voyageer in 2020, 2021, and 2022

Happy New Year! It goes without saying that the past three years were a rollercoaster for many reasons. Many millions of words have been written about the pandemic and the different ways it touched each crevice of different business sectors. It reached every corner of everyday life. The world abruptly shut down due to Covid just as we arrived back… [read more]

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December 28, 2022

Tis the Season to Book 2023 Travel!

Here we are, in that curious week between Christmas and New Year. For me, the past three days have consisted of relaxing at my parents’ home in the suburbs, snoozing on the couch, and helping them plan their Summer 2023 travel to the British Isles. I’m jealous! (Although I do have a trip planned for March, so I can’t be… [read more]

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September 29, 2022

Dia De Muertos in Morelia and Pátzcuaro, Mexico

The fall before the pandemic started, I was exploring gorgeous Morelia and Pátzcuaro, Mexico, and I am now realizing I never took the chance to share my experience with you all. Since autumn is well under way and Dia de Muertos is right around the corner, this is a great time to reminisce about and share this great trip. Día… [read more]

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August 31, 2022

Visiting The Strand, a Famous New York Bookstore

As a book lover, I make it a point to pop into used bookstores during my travels and I’ve even blogged about another famous one (Powell’s in Portland, OR). Today, I would like to introduce you to the Strand Bookstore in the East Village neighborhood of New York City! The store is on 12th and Broadway, less than half a… [read more]

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July 27, 2022

Hotel El Ganzo Review: Artsy Hotel in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Have you gone on your summer getaway yet? Many US airlines have cheap flights to Los Cabos and many Mexican airlines have even cheaper flights to Los Cabos, a region of cities and towns at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. If you are looking for a place to stay, I highly recommend Hotel El Ganzo in San… [read more]

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August 28, 2020

Hotel Cleanliness in 2020

I took a quick 24 hour poll on my Instagram to find out how many people have stayed in hotels since the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. Interestingly, 36% of respondents said yes, they have stayed in a hotel… and that is coming from people who love to travel. As we continue to learn more daily about the properties of… [read more]

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