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A Luxury Hotel In Killarney – The Brehon Hotel

There are many wonderful luxury hotels to choose from in Killarney. I selected The Brehon hotel because of the TripAdvisor reviews and location to the convention center. The reviews were accurate and I found our room to be very comfortable. I could walk to the town center (around 20-30 minutes), and found the location ideal for visiting the Killarney National Park. Taxi access was convenien…

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Always5Star Guide to Baily Vineyard & Winery in Temecula

Temecula wine region is growing rapidly and is taking its place among the giants of California wine producers. It is wonderful to visit wineries that were pioneers in building this area. Established in 1982, Baily’s is one of the original wineries in the Temecula Valley. This family winery is still owned and operated by Phil and Carol Bail…

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Always5Star Guide to Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery in Temecula

Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery in Temecula

With only 2,500 cases produced per year, you may be tempted to call the Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery a boutique winery, but owners Nick and Cindy Palumbo prefer the term “artisanal.”

To the Palumbo family, making wine is like creating art. This is a family-run business operated by Nicholas, Cindy and their four children. Their winemak…

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Always5Star Guide To The Park Hyatt Luxury Hotel in the Maldives

Park Hyatt Maldives is paradise!

The Park Hyatt Maldives is a very special resort for many reasons and is a place worth adding to your bucket list. On a small island in the Indian Ocean, the Park Hyatt is not your usual luxury resort. It offers seclusion, a self-sustaining Eco-friendly footprint, 50 romantic private villas on and off the water, and one of the most beautiful coral reefs in the …

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Always5Star Guide To The Los Angeles Arboretum

Author: Cindy Bokma

When you think of Los Angeles, you might imagine touristy places like Disneyland or Universal Studios, a leisurely bus tour of the stars homes, perhaps a stroll down busy Hollywood Blvd. Not many people would equate beautiful gardens and acres of plants with the movie capital of the world but there is a stunning 127 acre botanical garden in the Los Angeles area …

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Kitty Kelly’s: A Charming Farmhouse And Restaurant In Donegal Ireland

One of the best parts about travel is finding those unexpected 5-Star gems that appear seemingly magically. My mom and I eagerly look forward to and cherish these discoveries. Yes, I travel regularly with my mom. She’s 91-years-old, feisty, and adventurous. She lives by the adage that age is just a number. Most people who meet her would agree. On our travels, upon hearing mom’s age, people reac…

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