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Travel Tunes……O-Zone “Dragostea Din Tei”…..music from Moldova (mini-country in Eastern Europe)

Sunday Spa Report…..The Spa Life (Miraval Living)…..click here for related post

Future of Travel Fridays…..Sky yacht…..click here for related post

Luxury Mondays…….Stay in a flea (Hotel Everland)……click here for related post

Wi-Fi for everyone

Posted by Staff in Travel Tech Tues.

Staying connected is important and paying for wireless internet for your laptop can get expensive. Wififreespot.com helps you get connected on the road for free.  

The website has a tidy list of free Wi-Fi spots all over the world, organized first by states in the US, then by continents for foreign spots….there are even links to find Wi-Fi at sea. 

Use this easy quick tool for staying connected anywhere your travels may lead you.

How to say Dank U

Posted by Staff in How not to say, Netherlands

To say thank you in Dutch, one says “Dank U”….listen below on how NOT to say it and HOW to say it…..enjoy!

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Become partially fabulous

Posted by Staff in Luxury Monday

First there was partial jet ownership (netjets, etc.), now there is partial mansion ownership…and I am not talking about your run-of-the-mill timeshare here!

Ultimate Escapes has found a way to let everyone be Puff Daddy for the day (or Bill Gates if you must), through their Destination Club which combines the best aspects of vacation home ownership, five-star hotels, and frequent, flexible world travel.

By joining the club you get exclusive use of a hand picked selection of breathtaking vacation homes, and a yacht.  But don’t think you will have to make your own bed or sneak into the closest hotel pool…..not here baby, your Ultimate Escapes concierge will make all arrangements for you…ranging from basic tasks like filling the fridge, maid service, entry into private spas and golf clubs, hiring a private chef or anything else your lux-loving heart desires.

How it works is you pay a sizable membership fee (from $70k-450k) to join and then yearly dues ($8k-49k) to continue your membership.  What you pay dictates the level of homes you buy into (measured by real estate value) and how many nights per year you receive (14-60 nights).

To jump on the fabulosity express train visit ultimateescapes.com