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    • Belize
      • Ambergris Caye
      • Caye Caulker
    • Cambodia, Koh Rong Samloem
    • Costa Rica
      • Arenal and La Fortuna
      • The Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park
      • Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Guatemala
      • Lake Atitlan
    • Indonesia
      • Ambon, Maluku
      • Bali
      • Gili Islands
      • Kai Island, Maluku
      • Raja Ampat
      • Sumatra-Belitung Island
    • Mexico
      • Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo
      • La Paz
      • Patzcuaro
      • San Miguel De Allende
      • Todos Santos-The Antidote To Cabo!
      • Zipolite Beach: A Complete Travel Guide
    • Portugal
      • Beach Porn Alert: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Put Lagos, Portugal On Your Bucket List Now
      • The Top Portugal Beaches To Visit
    • Sri Lanka
      • Colombo, Sri Lanka
      • Ella
      • Mirissa Beach
      • Yala National Park
    • Thailand
      • Bangkok
      • Koh Lipe
      • Phi Phi
      • Phuket
      • Railay Beach-Krabi Town
      • Your Thailand Songkran Water Festival Guide
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    The 7 Best Beachfront Hotels In Clearwater Beach

    October 18, 2014 / 1 Comment

    If you are traveling to Clearwater Beach, you should make the most of your trip and stay on the beach. There’s nothing like being able to hear the waves and watch the sunset from your balcony. Here are the 6 best beachfront hotels in Clearwater Beach. Photo Credit: rcgtrrz via Compfight cc 1.  Sheraton Sand Key Resort The Sheraton is especially great for families who want to be right on the beach. Besides the main pool, they also have children’s pools and offer an all-inclusive meal plan for kids ages 12 and younger.  They also offer beach and pool toys, volleyball, tennis and watercraft rentals. 2.  Quality Hotel Beach Resort The Quality Hotel…

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    I had one night in Bangkok and that one night was made a memorable one by the Millennium Hilton hotel. I was greeted with extreme friendliness and attentiveness before I could even step out of the taxi I arrived in. I  stayed in the King Executive Suite at the Millennium Hilton, and it felt like pure luxury from the moment I walked in the room. A  spectacular panoramic view of Bangkok and the Chao Praya river greeted me while the hotel’s signature wild mint scent floated across my room from the diffuser. The huge desk was perfect for getting some work done along with the capsule coffee maker that came…

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    I had been in Bangkok for almost two weeks when I got the lovely opportunity to stay at the Riva Surya Hotel. I am a huge fan of small boutique hotels, and I have to say I loved the Riva Surya the moment I walked in.  I received the warmest welcome from the staff, and immediately walked out to the beautiful infinity pool that overlooks the Chao Praya river.  I enjoyed the feeling of tranquility from staying on the river. Watching the boats go by was such a soothing way to experience Bangkok. I stayed in a Deluxe Riva room, and my favorite part was having my own private balcony…

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    From the minute I walked into the 5-star Dusit Thani Bangkok, I felt like royalty. The smiling staff couldn’t have been more attentive. The lobby with its soothing colors of deep purple and Ceylon blue felt welcoming, and I felt myself deeply relax, even though I had just walked in off the busy streets of Bangkok.  The location, next to the Si Lom subway and Sala Daeng sky train, made it easy to get anywhere in Bangkok that I needed to go. The Executive Suite room, where I stayed, was incredibly spacious and had a stunning view of Lumpini Park, and the sunrise each morning. My bed was one of the most comfortable I’ve ever…

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    From the moment I arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland, I was immediately enchanted with everything about it. 16 Learmonth Terrace, the Bed and Breakfast I stayed at had a lot to do with that enchantment. I received a warm welcome from Joon, the owner. She set me down in the cozy kitchen, prepared me a cup of coffee and immediately began winning me over with some of the Scottish specialty sweets. I felt like I had gone home to visit my mum with the way Joon took care of me. She turned on the electric blanket each night before I got in and put chocolates on my pillows. She gave me wonderful…

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About Me

I am always looking for the perfect escape, the perfect paradise, the kind of place that tosses your cares into the sea. Fortunately, I have discovered many! I created this site to show you where to go and how to get there. My goal is to show you that Paradise is only a plane ticket (or boat ride) away. I have inspired many others to travel and to create a better life. I am available for inspirational speaking, coaching, writing, travel planning, and photography.

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