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Coffee, Wine & Travel in 2015 – Sedona/Grand Canyons, Arizona

August 15, 2015

In August, on the way to Seattle for my sister’s wedding, we made a stop at the Grand Canyons via Sedona, Arizona. We stayed at the lovely and peaceful Enchantment Resort, placed in the beautiful setting of the Red Rocks. We were able to go on hikes directly from the resort and it was just a few minutes drive to the center of town where there are additional dinning and shopping options. We booked a guided Grand Canyon day tour via “All-Star Grand Canyon Tours.” They transported us from the resort to the Grand Canyons and made several stops within the canyons. The tour guide was great, super friendly and knowledgeable. I suggest the tour company for those who have a short period of time, but want to see and learn a lot without the stress of transportation. Hint: reminder that the altitude in the grand canyon is crazy high, I had one glass of wine with lunch and pretty much immediately feel asleep in the car on the way to the next stop (believe me, my tolerance level is way stronger than that). Luckily the next stop had a shop that sold coffee for a much needed afternoon pick me up.

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Coffee, Wine & Travel in 2015 – Negril, Jamaica

May 25, 2015

In May, we celebrated our 5 year anniversary at Couples Swept Away in Negril, Jamaica. All I can say is “no worries.” This vacation was what you would expect of a classic beach vacation in an all-inclusive resort. However, the resort had a phenomenal location; imagine calmly floating in picturesque clear water with a cocktail in your hand. The resort also includes excellent resort activities like a sunset catamaran cruise, snorkeling, water sports and shuttles to Rick’s Cafe for cliff diving.  Our room had an amazing sunset view, the food was great and service was 5 stars. I highly recommend Couples Swept Away and Negril for those who seek a “worry-free” Caribbean beach vacation. And I can’t forget about the fresh brewed coffee and bottle of champagne delivered to your room each morning!

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Coffee, Wine & Travel in 2015 – Athens, Greece

April 14, 2015

In April, I traveled with my husband to Athens, Greece for his work. Athen appeared as a booming European Metropolitan city while we were there, which was about a month before their financial collapse. We visited the Acropolis, scored time for a 3-Island day tour, and I spent many hours walking around the shopping district (The Plaka, Monastiraki Flea Market, & Ermou Street) and enjoying traditionally Greek coffee, wine, and food. One of the highlights of my trip was the fish pedicure, nibble nibble = smooth feet. The highlight of our hotel, Athens Ledra, has a roof top a view of The Acropolis and a roof top pool.

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