Being greeted with a cold glass of lemonade & a freshly baked oat square was just what we needed when we checked into the Hilton Garden Inn in Hilton Head South Carolina.
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Travel Review Articles by Calculated Traveller Magazine
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– Product Review: mifold Grab-and-Go Booster Seat
– Review: Go2 Travel Towel – A Travel-Friendly Towel
– Clever Travel Companion Pickpocket Proof Tank Top
– Total Bliss at the Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway Puerto Vallarta
citizenM: A Micro Hotel in the Big Apple, NYC – Review
A micro hotel in the Big Apple New York City, citizenM balances eccentricity & comfort. All the basics one needs in a hotel are all there and to perfection.
Goldilocks and the STM dux for iPad Case – A Review
iPad cases come in all shapes & sizes – like Goldilocks’ search for the perfect porridge, we test the STM Bags dux for iPad case to see if it’s just right!
Sustainable Jordan at the Feynan Ecolodge
Nestled in the Dana Valley in Jordan, Feynan Ecolodge is a class-act example of what sustainable accommodations should strive to be like. The hotel is effective because it has managed to overcome some of the difficulties that plague other similar projects: financial, social, and environmental.
Momondo App – Flight Search Engine Review
Momondo is an app developed for iOS and Android that provides the upfront information about flights, and as you are reviewing the results it will continually update the results. It provides alternate airports for you to consider, and even provides the choice of travel sites to deal with.
Environment and Luxury – The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa – The right balance of luxury with social and environmental responsibility
The Briars Resort and Spa – Review
Located an easy few hours north of Toronto on Lake Simcoe Jackson’s Point; The Briars Resort and Spa is homey, comfortable, welcoming and unpretentious.
Saying AHHH at Scandinave Spa: Switzerland in Ontario
It’s an old cliché, but we did save the best part of our trip for last with a visit to the renowned Scandinave Spa in Blue Mountains, Ontario. The brochure boasted pictures of outdoor baths and waterfalls, complete with steam rising from the water. Not a place to get a facial or a mani-pedi, this… Continue reading Saying AHHH at Scandinave Spa: Switzerland in Ontario
Exploring the Village at Blue Mountain Resort Collingwood
With accommodations, restaurants, bars, shops & activities the Village at Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood Ontario has something for everyone.
Healthy Legs while Travelling with Rejuvahealth Compression Stockings
Compression stockings & socks are a great addition to your travel wardrobe & your legs for long flights, car rides and touring.
Columbia Sportswear Omni-Heat Heavyweight ½ Zip Base Layer – Review
Read why the Columbia Omni-Heat Base layer is great for travelling from a cold climate to a warm climate or if you wish to wear something thin yet warm.
Some Don’t like it Hot – Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad Cooling Towel Review
Keeping cool in a hot climate when trying to dress modestly is a challenge. Read our review of one travel option – the Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad Cooling Towel.
Put your Feet up and Relax at Boulder Cove Cottages, Nova Scotia
With plenty of seascape, & easy highway access Boulder Cove Cottages in Nova Scotia is ideal for a cottage stay – put your feet up and relax.
It’s Intentional. STM Bags – Impulse Laptop Backpack Review
Our review of the STM Bags Impulse Laptop Backpack. Perfect choice for every day & for plane travel as that “additional bag” when travelling carry-on only.
Anatomie – Style and Travel-ability – Review
When shopping for travel clothing you want quality, style, fit & durability. That’s why we decided to test and review Anatomie designer travel clothing.
An Educational Hummer Ride through Tonto National Forest
The roar of the engine & jostle of the bumpy hummer ride is exciting but I think of all the amazing things I learned about Tonto National Forest.
Omni Freeze Zero Rules Gets Top Score
Fitness fanatics with closets full of technical clothing to regulate temperature…Columbia’s Omni-Freeze Zero Rules Short Sleeve Shirt may surprise you.
Eye-Fi Mobi Memory Card Review
We review the Eye-fi Mobi Memory Card – an SD memory card system that allows wifi transfer of photos & video from any camera.
Hot Air Balloon Ride with Rainbow Ryders in Scottsdale, Arizona
There truly is only 1 thing that will encourage me to wake up at 4 am – TRAVEL. A trip on a plane, train or automobile but new on the list…HOT AIR BALLOON! I’ll even wake up at 3 am for that! The reason?…No FEAR! I’m terrified of heights, speed and anything that isn’t lounging… Continue reading Hot Air Balloon Ride with Rainbow Ryders in Scottsdale, Arizona
For the Love of Food Trucks in Scottsdale, Arizona
Before I travel to any city I try to get food recommendations. I prefer home cooking vs. the fancy stuff & always look for barbecue, diners or food trucks.