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Tipping on vacation can always be confusing. Every city has its own customs and determining the correct amount can sometimes seem like a daunting task. And it’s one of those things that I always seem to forget about until I have to tip someone and have no idea what

For my regular readers, you know I’m based in New York. So in homage to my favorite city in the world (or at least one of them) I am going to be doing a New York series on the blog over the next month or so. I receive so

La Residence is an amazing gem in the Cape Winelands. Countless celebrities have visited this property including of course Elton John who visited several times. And hey, if you can impress the biggest diva of all times, you’re doing something right! While there have no doubt been dozens of

This summer, I set sail aboard the Azamara Club Quest. I was invited to do a French Riviera cruise as part of a press trip. Azamara sponsored my travel and let me tell you, when you get this kind of invite, it’s not something you turn down. I have always

So, we’re not all millionaires yet, right? And I don’t care what anyone says, even though perhaps it’s a little less authentic to stay in a Five Star hotel, if budget travelers could afford to, they probably would! But, unfortunately sometimes we do need to travel on somewhat of a budget. And

Living in NYC is amazing…until you want to leave! And then unless you’re a VIP or Hedge Funder, your options for luxurious local getaways become quite limited! The Hamptons and now even Montauk have priced anyone who makes less than 6-figures out of the market–unless you happen to have

Anyone who flies through multiple time zones has to grapple with the circadian rhythm disorder–what the heck am I talking about? Well Circadian Rhythm Disorder is better known as Jet Lag. This is your body’s natural clock basically going haywire. It doesn’t know where you are, what time it is or when it should be

Now matter how experienced of a traveler you are, it’s often difficult to gauge what you need to pack before heading off to somewhere new. You don’t want to overpack of course, but traveling to certain regions where modern amenities are not always at your fingertips can make things

I’m back with another edition of frequently asked travel questions I have received recently–then I promise I’ll get back to the luxury over here! I still have so many fabulous South Africa hotels to share with you! So up today? How to keep your passport safe and avoid passport

  I recently visited Barcelona as part of a cruise. I had never been and was only there for one full day. But I’m telling you, I fell head over heels in love. The architecture, the food, the nightlife. I am already trying to plan a trip back. I’ve

When planning a fun and exotic vacation, the last thing on your mind is visiting the doctor. Trust me, I get it, all you want to do is look at photos of your glorious destination and shop for a new wardrobe. Been there! Done that. However, now that I’m at

If you’re a regular, you know that I recently started a new section on this blog called Travelingpanties Q&A. Each traveler has unique needs, but it’s generally a good idea to carry at least some foreign currency cash with you. How much really depends on what you’re doing and