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Heathrow Terminal 2

Airline updates, organic vodkas, chic new hotels

Today I’ll share some news in the travel, hotel, food, spirits, and wine industries. Airline News The biggest news in …

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Sunset Meadow

Experience an English spring with Somerset Meadow from Crabtree & Evelyn

As I travel, one of the things I take with me and try to remember, are the particular smells of …

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Peligroso Tequila

Peligroso Tequila: dangerous is acceptable

Peligroso Tequila is a smooth but powerful spirit. For many, the mention of tequila conjures images of Old Mexico, the barren desert …

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Gourmet gift: Butter Bell Crock

There is nothing quite as good as creamy butter on a warm flaky croissant. My problem is getting butter to …

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Travalo Touch Pink

Travalo Touch: TSA-approved must-have travel accessory

The Travalo Touch is a must-have accessory when you travel, or just want an easy way to keep a touch-up …

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Napa Soap

A few favorite travel finds

One of the best parts of my job traveling the world is finding really “cool stuff” along the way. Here are …

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Ted PakNak

PakNaks make keeping track of bags fun and easy

One of the challenges with young travelers is keeping up with their bags. One fun way I found to help kids easily identify their bags is with a PakNak.

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Kolobags Knomo laptop sleeve

Kolobags is my newest find for laptop sleeves and more

Kolobags of Los Angeles offers classy yet sophisticated laptop bags, laptop sleeves, rollers, totes, and more from some of the world’s top designers.

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RockBoom Keychain Speaker Ball

Three must-have finds for travelers

Three great items for travelers: RockBoom keychain speaker, a Pashmina scarf from Pashmina Ladies, and a themed journal from Journals Unlimited.

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citron body souffle

Wonderful bath and body treats from Crabtree and Evelyn

The new Citron line of bath and body care products by Crabtree & Evelyn have extracts of honey and coriander and they smell almost good enough to devour.

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Baroness von Neumann Memoir Collection

Luxury candles spoil the senses

The perfect gift is an all-natural, organic candle from Baroness von Neumann. This signature line of candles is as intriguing as the woman who created them.

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Telluride Truffles

Telluride Truffles transport you to a heavenly state

  I’m pretty discerning when it comes to chocolate. I don’t like plain milk chocolate. It has to be special, …

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