Disney: The Good, The Bad and The Mousy: A Primer for Those with an Obligatory Mouse Experience

Disclaimer:  I am not a Mouseketeer Poohbah Status Disney Fan.  I like The Mouse.  I love Pluto.  I've even buried the memories of riding It's a Small World as a teen....somewhat.  But when the...

Three Days in Paris – Day One

Paris is always a good idea!--Audrey Hepburn When my girlfriend and I were planning our wine trip to Burgundy, I jumped at the chance to spend extra days in the City of Light, Paris! It's such a...

Hotel Review: Secrets Wild Orchid & Secrets St. James, Jamaica

The beautiful waters of Jamaica beckon me from time to time. It was the very first Caribbean Island I ever visited and those crystal clear blue waters sing to me. Jamaica has been off my radar for a...

Five Things I Loved About Vegas

Each year, our travel consortium, Virtuoso, conducts its annual travel conference, Virtuoso Week, in the city that never sleeps, Las Vegas. The conference is held inside one of our Virtuoso...

Our Cincinnati Foodie Adventure

A few weeks back, we experienced a foodie extravaganza weekend in Cincinnati with a few of our Indy Chaine des Rotisseurs friends.  I just love foodie experiences—especially those with multiple...

Updates and Renovations to Secrets Royal Beach and Now Larimar Punta Cana

Two of my favorite all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana have announced the beginning of a large enhancement project over the next few months.  Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana and Now Larimar Punta...

Bellini al la Cipriani

It's Friday--the start of the weekend.  The spring weather takes me back to my time in Venice last spring…before the crowds and the summer heat.  One of my favorite experiences was sipping a bellini...

Adventures of a Foodie in Scotland–Part 2

After our decadent lunch at The Drover (and a nap on the bus), we arrived at the Marcliffe just in time for a quick tour, a cup of tea, and evening cocktails.  Our host, the owner, Stewart Spence...

Adventures of a Foodie in Scotland Part 1

This week was #scotfoodweek on Twitter and, since I had just returned from a glorious week in Scotland, I posted several of my favorites on my twitter page @beckylukovic.  Although I have sent...

Cancun and the Yucatan’s Best Hotels

  We all want a great deal—no matter what our income demographic is…..Value is king these days.  The Riviera Maya offers such a value for travelers seeking to put their toes in the sand,...
Three Days in Paris – Day One

Three Days in Paris – Day One

Paris is always a good idea!--Audrey Hepburn When my girlfriend and I were planning our wine trip to Burgundy, I jumped at the chance to spend extra days in the City of Light, Paris! It's such a lovely city and I was itching to try a few restaurants.  Luckily she is...

read more
Five Things I Loved About Vegas

Five Things I Loved About Vegas

Each year, our travel consortium, Virtuoso, conducts its annual travel conference, Virtuoso Week, in the city that never sleeps, Las Vegas. The conference is held inside one of our Virtuoso preferred properties, the Bellagio.  Vegas is an exciting destination with...

read more
Our Cincinnati Foodie Adventure

Our Cincinnati Foodie Adventure

A few weeks back, we experienced a foodie extravaganza weekend in Cincinnati with a few of our Indy Chaine des Rotisseurs friends.  I just love foodie experiences—especially those with multiple dining and wining opportunities. On Saturday morning, The Man and I...

read more
Bellini al la Cipriani

Bellini al la Cipriani

It's Friday--the start of the weekend.  The spring weather takes me back to my time in Venice last spring…before the crowds and the summer heat.  One of my favorite experiences was sipping a bellini poolside at the Hotel Cipriani.  A Bellini is a delightful mixture of...

read more