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Tag: horse riding

Peruvian Paradise – Eat, Ride, Love

Peruvian Paradise – Eat, Ride, Love

Peruvian Paso horses were on my radar when we went to Peru last year. I’d read about their oh-so-smooth gait and wanted to experience this ride for myself. Nina Fogelman of Ancient Summit planned our Peru itinerary and assured me she could make it happen. If you’ve read about our trip, you know that Nina […]

September 8, 2016 | Updated: September 8, 2016 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Carmel Valley – Where to Stay and Play

Carmel Valley – Where to Stay and Play

Carmel Valley is a popular destination for luxury loving Californians. Resorts, lodges, and restaurants in this area two hours from San Francisco offer the food, wine, and activities that Golden State residents love. Want to connect with the local culture? You couldn’t make a better choice than to spend some time at Carmel Valley Ranch. When I […]

July 13, 2015 | Updated: July 21, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Sol y Luna – Enjoy This Luxury Peru Lodging

Sol y Luna – Enjoy This Luxury Peru Lodging

Sol y Luna was our first luxury hotel experience in Peru and it set a high bar for the rest of our trip. The rustic / chic inn is located in the town of Urubamba in the Sacred Valley – about an hour from Cusco. I enjoyed the spacious grounds, where winding paths connect 43 […]

May 20, 2015 | Updated: May 20, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Lanai Hawaii – Why You Should Go Now

Lanai Hawaii – Why You Should Go Now

Lanai is the only accessible Hawaiian Island that I haven’t experienced. I’ve stared at it across the water from our Maui vacation rental, but just never felt motivated to plan a visit – mainly because I didn’t know much about it. That all changed when I received this Lanai guest post from Elaine Masters. Read […]

January 27, 2015 | Updated: January 28, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the most northeastern region of Italy. It lies on the Adriatic Sea and is bordered by Austria and Slovenia. My young friend Marta Cossettini lives in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which she refers to as “Nel Dolce Nord Est” or “The Sweet Northeast.” Marta is very proud of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, especially the agriturismi – […]

October 4, 2013 | Updated: October 31, 2014 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More

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