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Always5Star Guide To Planning Day Excursions On A New England Cruise

Author: Cindy Bokma

Last year, my husband and I decided to do a cruise on the east coast. We had just completed an Alaskan cruise (which I HIGHLY RECOMMEND) and wanted to see someplace new and different. I hadn’t been to New England since I was a pre-teen and this itinerary sounded perfect. I only wish that the cruise had taken place in October, so we could have witnessed the gorge…

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Always5Star Guide To The Taiwan – Taipei 101 Building

If you research a trip to Taipei, you will see many mentions of the iconic Taipei 101 Building. It’s a place that many travelers say is a “Must See” while visiting Taiwan. While I was excited to see this building in person, the idea of crowds of tourists and long lines was not appealing. As a top tourist destination, the building attracts tons of people all day, every day.

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Always5Star Guide to the TPE Taiwan Taipei Airport Japan Airlines Lounge JAL

A considerable part of my luxury travel is relaxing in a business lounge before my flight. This helps me get in a travel mood, check my emails, and take a breath before boarding the plane. Through my credit cards, I have been able to boost my airline status and can access to several lounges in airports around the world. When I traveled to Taiwan, I flew business class on American Airlines* who…

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