Julie L. Kessler
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The Bounty of Berlin

Nov. 24, 2024

My feature story on the German capital appeared as the Editor's Pick in today's edition of Money Inc. 

https://moneyinc.com/the-bounty-of-berlin/
tagged: Berlin, Kempinski

Cruising the Danube

Nov. 10, 2024

For a look at cruising the Danube aboard Riverside lovely ship Mozart, take a look at my story which appeared today as Editor's Pick in MoneyInc.

https://moneyinc.com/cruising-the-danube-on-riverside-cruises-mozart/
tagged: Danube, Riverside Cruises, Mozart

Three Perfect Days in Munich

Nov. 8, 2024

Cool days and uncrowded streets make Autumn - post-Oktoberfest of course - a lovely time to visit Munich. Read my article in today's edition of Money Inc.

https://moneyinc.com/three-perfect-days-in-munich/
tagged: Munich, Kempinski

Thinking of Moving Overseas?

Oct. 2, 2024

If you're thinking of relocating overseas, you will want to read my article on the tax implications that go with you, whererver you decide to hang your hat. In today's edition of Money Inc.

https://moneyinc.com/planning-on-living-overseas-beware-the-expats-tax-dilemma/
tagged: FATCA

An Interlude at Singapore's Incredible Changi Airport

Sep. 11, 2024

If you have a long layover in Singapore's Changi Airport, you will consider yourself lucky. Read my feature story on this marvelous airport in today's edition of Money Inc.

https://moneyinc.com/singapores-changi-airport-arguably-the-worlds-finest/
tagged: Changi Airport

Fiji's Own Gilligan Island - Only Far Better

Sep. 2, 2024

For whispered luxury in the South Pacific, read my story on Kokomo Private Island Resort in Fiji, both in digital and print in Hinsdale Living Magazine

https://jwcmedia.com/hinsdale-living-digital-edition/#flipbook-hinsdale-living-september-2024/87/
tagged: Kokomo Private Island

A Nation More Sea Than Land

Aug. 30, 2024

Another Maldivian escape story. This time to the lovely islands of Baros and Milaidhoo in today's edition of Money Inc. Happy travels!

https://moneyinc.com/a-nation-more-sea-than-land/
tagged: Baros, Milaidhoo

The Maldives On My Mind

Aug. 23, 2024

Join me today in the balmy and beautiful waters of the Maldives in today's edition of Money Inc. 

https://moneyinc.com/the-maldives-on-my-mind/
tagged: Maadhoo, Bolifushi Reserve, Maldives

Following in Darwin's Footsteps

Jul. 19, 2024

Take a few minutes to leave today's hard news and escape with me to The Galápagos Islands. Here is the link to my story in Explorearth, a new outlet focused on small and expedition ships. Happy travels!

https://explorearth.com/original-stories/story/following-darwin-s-footsteps/
tagged: Silver Origin

Mexico City's Best Address

Jul. 19, 2024

Looking to stay at Mexico City's toniest address? Read my story on Casa Polanca in today's edition of Money Inc

https://moneyinc.com/charm-weds-panache-at-mexico-citys-casa-polanco/
tagged: Casa Polanca, Mexico City

Say Ooh La La to Anguilla’s Altamer Villas

Jul. 2, 2024

You can read about these great Altamer Villas on Anguilla in today's edition of Money Inc. 

https://moneyinc.com/ooh-la-la-to-anguillas-villa-altamer/

May Marks the Addition of Another Carrier Offering Non-Stop Flights to Paris

May 22, 2024

In early May Norse Atlantic Airways commenced offering non-stop service from LAX to Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport. You can read about it in today's edition of Money Inc.

https://moneyinc.com/may-marks-the-addition-of-another-carrier-offering-non-stop-flight-to-paris/
tagged: Norse Atlantic Airways

A Perfect Perch in Paris

May 15, 2024

For an elegant, yet comfortable boutique hotel in Paris' 16th arrondisement, you'll regret nothing about your stay at the Padam Hotel, named with a nod to chantuese Èdith Piaf. Bon voyage!

https://moneyinc.com/a-perfect-perch-in-paris/
tagged: Padam Hotel, Edith Piaf

West Africa Beckons

May 12, 2024

The best way to see West Africa is on a cruise. On a recent 14-day epic trip aboard Swan-Hellenic's SH Vega, we stopped in seven West African nations on a thought provoking and memorable journey full of history, color and smiles. 

https://moneyinc.com/cruising-along-the-heart-of-west-africa/
tagged: Swan-Hellenic, SH Vega, West Africa

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