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Casa de Campo Spa: Tropical Tranquility

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

After three days of skeet shooting, horseback riding, water sports, and golf lessons, a morning at the spa was a heavenly treat. Casa de Campo Spa pampers guests with complete Caribbean tranquility. A sanctuary offering soothing, sensual experiences, indigenous spa treatments pay homage to the Dominican Republic’s native lands and culture incorporating tropical fruits, bamboo cane, sugar cane, peppermint, and coffee-mint…

Suunto’s D6i – My Scuba Diving Best Friend

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Darren | 1 Comments

Scuba diving to me was one of those things like a back burner on a stove left on high. I was always busy trying new things, seeing new places, and having great experiences, but scuba diving was always in my peripheral vision, constantly teasing me and stating, “hey … over here … you know you want to try me ……

Not Exactly Roughing It

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Beaver Creek Lodge, despite its name, is anything but an ordinary mountain lodge. Located at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain in Colorado’s Vail Valley, this sprawling, 72-one-bedroom-suite property is known for its contemporary take on a traditional mountain resort. Bedrooms are adorned with animal-print throws; gas fireplaces and leather sofas add to the rustic appeal; the atrium-style Grand Bohemian…

Living”stone” It Up in Curacao

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Lesley | 2 Comments

Athena and I have inspected every aspect of Livingstone Jan Thiel Resort in Curacao and the verdict is in – this place rocks! From the over-sized room and the enclosed patio to the luxurious pool and the luscious surroundings, the Livingstone is family-accommodations at their best. This four-star resort is centrally located in the Jan Thiel Bay with over 100 beautiful villas and apartments. Our villa…

Win 2 Round Trip Tickets to Fiji via Fiji Airways

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Lesley | 19 Comments

Imagine winning two free tickets to Fiji! It can happen! Do you dream of visiting Fiji? Is it one of your bucket list items? I am honored to work with Fiji Airways to give away two round trip tickets to Fiji! From July 8th to July 19th, you will have multiple opportunities to enter the two round trip ticket giveaway….

Get the Picture

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Lesley | 3 Comments

I’m never in the picture! I’m always the one behind the camera or the one holding the camera out taking the shot of everyone. It’s a constant struggle that results in a disappointing photo that can’t capture the background. During my recent trips to Aruba and Hard Rock Vallarta though, I found a simple, yet fantastic solution. The Pocket XShot Camera Extender…

Why I Wrote Saving Paradise

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Lesley | 6 Comments

Featured writer: Mike Bond I wrote SAVING PARADISE to help save one of the most beautiful places on earth – Molokai. Unknown to most folks but rated by National Geographic as the world’s sixth most beautiful island, it is, as I say in SAVING PARADISE, “much more beautiful than that.” With the world’s tallest sea cliffs on one side and…

It’s a Joovy Birthday

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Lesley | 7 Comments

Athena is going to be 1 on April 2nd! I can’t believe it! It’s truly amazing how quickly time flies by. It seems like yesterday that I was starting to worry about giving birth and now she’s walking, talking, and eating table foods. I am a mother! How the heck did that even happen? (This is a rhetorical question; please don’t…

QuintEvents: Doing Sporting Events the Bucket List Way

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Lesley | 2 Comments

Every year, my bucket list gets more and more unrealistic; it has to since I’ve already been able to cross off such adventures as flying a jet pack, swimming with whale sharks, and traveling to 35 countries. Last year’s focus was aerial feats such as aerobatics in a biplane, piloting a helicopter, and skydiving (again). This year I wanted to…

Timeless Escape: Grove Park Inn, Asheville

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

When I added Grove Park Inn to my 2013 bucket list, I had no idea the extent of relaxation and resort luxury I was going to experience or how much I truly needed it. Just a two hour drive from our home in Charlotte brought us to another world; a world filled with spacious accommodations, superb dining, unbelievable views, and endless…