Julie L. Kessler
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Cabo San Lucas' Newest Belle of the Ball

Mar. 29, 2024

Grand Velas Resorts has a new, luxurious, adults-only all-inclusive oceanfront property, the Grand Velas Boutique Hotel in Cabo. It is grand indeed. ytou can read my review in today's edition of Money Inc. 

https://moneyinc.com/cabos-new-grand-velas-boutique-hotel-is-indeed-grand/
tagged: Grand Velas Boutique Hotel

A Second US Passport May be Just the Ticket

Mar. 25, 2024

A second U.S. passport may be just the ticket you need. You can read why in my article in Lux Beat Magazine.

https://luxebeatmag.com/a-luxurious-privilege-a-second-u-s-passport/
tagged: itsEasy.com, Second US Passport

Honing in on Happiness in Healdsburg

Mar. 21, 2024

There is plenty to wine about in Healdsburg. You can read my story on Vérité Winery and other great places to visit there in today's edition of Money Inc.

https://moneyinc.com/honing-in-on-happiness-in-healdsburg/
tagged: Healdsburg, Verite Winery, The Madrona

In Search of the Northern Lights in Norway

Mar. 10, 2024

Cruising in Norway during the winter months is definitely not "balmy," but teh benefits are enormous, especially aboard Havila Voyages Castor round trip from Bergen to Kirkenes. And for select voyages, the line guarantees you'll see the Northern Lights or you get another six- or seven-day cruise gratis the following season. 

https://moneyinc.com/in-search-of-the-northern-lights-aboard-havilas-castor/
tagged: Havila Voyages

Insider Ship Review: Havila Castor

Mar. 8, 2024

This is a story for the trade outlet Insider Travel Report on Havila's Castor and its guarantee of Northern Lights viewing on its coastal route Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen. 

https://www.insidertravelreport.com/?s=insider-ship-review-a-northern-lights-guarantee-aboard-havila-voyages-castor
tagged: Havila Castor

Kokomo Private Island Resort

Mar. 1, 2024

If you're dreaming about a private, luxurious and tropical Garden of Eden, read my story on about Fiji's Kokomo Private Island Resort in todays edition of Money Inc. 

tagged: Kokomo Private island Resort

Fiji Stands for Fiji is Just Fabulous

Feb. 12, 2024

Here is another one of my stories on beautiful Fiji and the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa that appeared today in Luxe Beat Magazine.

https://luxebeatmag.com/fiji-stands-for-fiji-is-just-fabulous/
tagged: Fiji, Interconfiji

Six Reasons to Stay at Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa

Feb. 9, 2024

If you are looking for a perfect place to hang your hat on Viti Levu, Fiji's main island, look no further than Intercon Fiji on Natadola Bay. You can read why in today's edition of Money Inc.

https://moneyinc.com/six-reasons-to-stay-at-intercontinental-fiji-golf-resort-spa/
tagged: InterconFiji

Luxury Cruising to the Seventh Continent

Feb. 1, 2024

My story on Silversea's Silver Endeavour to the seventh continenent appeared today both in print and digital formats in Sheridan Road Magazine. Read on for quite the wonderful and luxurious bucket list adventure.

https://jwcmedia.com/ultra-luxury-cruising-to-the-seventh-continent/
tagged: Silversea, Silver Endeavour, Antarctica

Experience Expedition Cruising in Fiji with Captain Cook Cruises

Feb. 1, 2024

Read my story on Captain Cook's remote island expedition cruise "Ultimate Lau and Kadavu Islands that appeared in today's edition of Money Inc.  

https://moneyinc.com/expedition-cruising-in-fiji-on-captain-cooks-ms-caledonia-sky/
tagged: Captain Cook Fiji

Regent Seven Seas Cruises New Grandeur

Dec. 17, 2023

Regent Seven Seas Cruises christened its newest luxury ship, the Seven Seas Grandeur, in Miami last week. You can read all about it in my feature story in today's edition of Money Inc. 

https://moneyinc.com/regent-seven-seas-cruises-newest-beauty-the-seven-seas-grandeur/
tagged: RSSC Grandeur

A Great Airport Hotel

Dec. 10, 2023

If transiting through Bangkok, the Suvarnabhumi Airport Novotel is an airport hotel like no other. Read the story in today's issue of Money Inc

https://moneyinc.com/bangkoks-beautifully-elegant-airport-resort-hotel/
tagged: Suvarnabhumi Novotel

Kicking Back On Thailand's Koh Samui

Dec. 6, 2023

Here is my sotry on Koh Samui, Thailand's third largest island. It is the third story of the series of six appearing in today's edition of Money Inc. 

https://moneyinc.com/kicking-back-on-thailands-koh-samui/
tagged: Koh Samui

The Grace of Thailand's Golden Triangle

Dec. 4, 2023

If you are interested in the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos, and Burma/Myanmar meet, or simply love elephants, read my story in today's edition of Money Inc.

https://moneyinc.com/the-grace-of-thailands-golden-triangle/
tagged: Anantara Golden Triangle

The Charm of Northern Thailand's Chiang Mai

Nov. 30, 2023

Read my story in today's edition of Money Inc to learn about Chiang Mai, also known as the “Rose of the North” and the “City of Temples.

https://moneyinc.com/the-charm-of-northern-thailands-chiang-mai/
tagged: Chiang Mai

Finding Bliss in Bangkok

Nov. 29, 2023

With something for everyone you too can find your own bliss in Bangkok. My story appeared in today's edition of Money Inc. 

https://moneyinc.com/finding-bliss-in-bangkok/
tagged: Bangkok

Just Say Ahhhh to Aruba

Oct. 30, 2023

If you are looking for pristine white sand beaches, abundant underwater life and good food, read my article on Aruba in today's edition of Money Inc.

https://moneyinc.com/just-say-ahhh-to-aruba/
tagged: Aruba, Aruba Marriott

The Reimagined Crystal Serenity

Oct. 26, 2023

Crystal Cruises is back! Read about my recent sailing on Crystal Serenity in today's edition of Money Inc

https://moneyinc.com/cruising-on-crystals-reimagined-serenity/
tagged: Crystal Cruises

The Storied Past and Lovely Present of NYC’s Algonquin Hotel

Oct. 23, 2023

If you are looking for a great place to hang your hat in New York City's midtown area, read my article on the Algonquin Hotel in today's addition of MoneyInc

https://moneyinc.com/the-storied-past-and-lovely-present-of-new-yorks-algonquin-hotel/
tagged: Algonquin Hotel, New York City

Kicking Back in the Keys

Oct. 4, 2023

Gilligan's Island only far more luxurious is Little Palm Island. It's an excellent place to hang one's hat while exploring the region.  Read on in today's edition of Money Inc. 

https://moneyinc.com/kicking-back-in-the-keys/
tagged: Little Palm Island, Florida Keys