Editorial

MSC Mediterranean Cruise Guide

This article pairs with my MSC Mediterranean Cruise Review so please check that out too! A quick recap of that article is that my husband and I took an MSC Cruise of the Mediterranean disembarking from Barcelona. This is what we learned from the experience. Some things you should know before your MSC Cruise – Spend some time getting used to the ship layout. Large ships can take 10-15 minutes to get from one side to the other and sometimes you will be in a rush! Also avoid queues at the elevator by walking 2 minutes to the next set or taking the stairs.Although food at most of the restaurants is free, they do have specialty restaurants which do cost. You can charge it to your own board account.Let them know in advance of dietary requirements.Drinks are not included in lunch and dinner. Breakfast provides coffee, tea, milk and juice.Family photographs will be taken and can be purchased at the ship photo gallery.If booking in Europe, make (read more)

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Chocolate Hotel Rooms bring out the Stars

Chocolate and luxury hotels, two of my favorite things. Who dreamed you could combine them together? Who? Apparently chocolatiers, fashion designers, executive chefs, models, even actors knew you could combine these two decadent luxuries and end up with a whole lot of fun!

At long last, in 2011 the international ice cream sensation, Magnum has arrived in the United States. Magnum Ice Cream, the brand synonymous with indulgent pleasure is made with thick Belgian chocolate and if you haven't had the opportunity to try this fantastic treat, you are missing out!! Double Caramel is my favorite! (read more)

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London's Top 7 most Expensive Celebrity Hotel Rooms

London is home to over 70,000 hotel rooms. Which ones do the celebrities choose while in town? Which ones are the most expensive? You are about to find out!

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Haunted B&Bs - The Real Haunted Houses

After seeing the movie 1408 and researching the actual hotel where it was filmed, I decided to find some luxurious accommodations where you may experience the paranormal. Where better then a historical bed and breakfast to find a spirit. Apparently ghosts find these bed and breakfasts not only luxurious but also worth haunting... Check out these real Haunted Houses - Haunted B&Bs!

Thornewood Castle A business tycoon named Chester Thorne spent a million dollars in 1908 (roughly 20 million with today's inflation) to build his dream house. He dismantled a 16th century castle and moved it from England all the way to Washington State. Thorne's ghost still haunts, never leaving his dream home. The staff will find light bulbs unscrewed multiple times throughout the day and one guest said that she was looking in a closet, the turned around (read more)

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Harry Potter Hotels

In celebration of the new and final chapter of the Harry Potter Book which came out today, I thought I would do a post on all things Harry Potter, well all things hotel related anyway... (read more)

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Top 10 Luxury Hotels in the Movies - This Decade

Ever see a fabulous luxury hotel in a movie and wonder what hotel it is? Hotels where movies are filmed often are renamed to match the movie script and aren?t mentioned until the very end of the credits! Read my article for a cheat sheet on the Top Luxury Hotels in the Movies: This Decade; and check back soon or subscribe to my feed for movie hotels from past decades! (read more)

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The Top 5 Secrets of Celebrity Hotels

Do you have a great hotel but no celebrity guests? What is it that those celebrity hotels have that you don't? You don't have to have a hotel in downtown Hollywood to get a celebrity guest in your hotel. Here are the surefire ways to get a celebrity to pick your hotel over the others ? The top 5 secrets of celebrity hotels. (read more)

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