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Take Me to…Tampa?

December 1, 2022 by Mary Cashman 2 Comments

For years, my friend has been trying to convince me to visit Tampa. And for years I resisted, opting instead to return to Miami and Palm Beach. She would try to convince me; espousing the virtues of this flourishing and misunderstood Florida city. “It’s having a renaissance.” “Young people are flocking to it.” “It’s the new, hot destination.” But Tampa? I wasn’t so sure. Last month, I ...

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No Place Like Nashville

November 1, 2022 by Mary Cashman 1 Comment

Nashville is a lot. The last time I was in Nashville, I was still in law school. This was before its economic boom in the 90s-a time when Nashville seemed to me to be the fast food capital of the world. Sure it was always the home of country music and the Grand Ole Opry, but it definitely wasn’t the “destination” that is is today. And while it’s now considered the top spot for bachelorettes, Nashville is much more ...

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The Points are the Point!

October 1, 2022 by Mary Cashman 2 Comments

There’s no question that luxury travel, while amazing, can be pricey! And lately it’s seems more expensive than ever to take those luxurious journeys! I’m always looking for opportunities to maximize my spending power. One of my favorite ways to do this is by making the most out of loyalty programs offered by airlines and hotels. PARTNER CREDIT CARDS The quickest way to earn travel points is to use a travel partner credit ...

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The Gift of an Ordinary Day

September 1, 2022 by Mary Cashman

August 29th was my birthday. Last year at this time, I wrote about my bittersweet birthday, as it is also the anniversary of my father’s passing. I try to plan a trip around this time to celebrate the milestone, but also to help me not focus on the sad news I got that morning 17 years ago. This year was no different. As fate would have it, we were invited to celebrate our dear friends’ daughter’s wedding in Chatham on Cape Cod. ...

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Short & Sweet:The Quick Summer Trip

August 1, 2022 by Mary Cashman 3 Comments

One of my guilty pleasures is the quick last-minute summer trip. Of course I enjoy a BIG trip like our recent journey to the South of France. But there is something so perfectly satisfying about a quick 1 or 2 night getaway. Last year, I spent a good deal of time researching the perfect spot for our anniversary. I knew I wanted something new to us, under a 3 hour drive, preferably in the Hudson River Valley. Every place I called had a 3 ...

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A Slice of French Coast

July 1, 2022 by Mary Cashman 2 Comments

I’m not sure I can adequately describe how it felt to be in Europe again. It all still feels like a dream after a 3 year hiatus. But our week in the French Riviera (or Cote D’Azur) was better than I even imagined it would be. I had never been to the South of France. I heard of it of course. As a young child, I remember hearing one of the haughty soap opera characters on my aunt’s “stories” say she was vacationing in ...

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Why is the Quiet Car Never Quiet?

June 1, 2022 by Mary Cashman 4 Comments

Years ago, I co-authored a children’s book on manners. Merrilee Mannerly & Her Magnificent Manners tells the tale of a princess from the Land of No Manners. It seems that while traveling, we always seem to run into people from the same land. Especially while traveling in “the Quiet Car.” I’m sure it’s happened to you before- you get on Amtrak (or some other similar mode of transportation) and you specifically seek out ...

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My Favorite Planning Tips and Tools

May 1, 2022 by Mary Cashman

I get easily carried away when planning a big trip. I spend countless hours researching, hoping to find the the perfect spots for us. The hotels and restaurants we choose, against the backdrop of our destination, set the stage for our trip. My family does best with a well-planned trip. And I can admit it; I am a bit of a control freak. I’m currently planning a big trip abroad for this summer. Pre-covid, we tried to go to Europe every ...

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A New (Snow)bird’s-eye View of Palm Beach County

April 1, 2022 by Mary Cashman

I think I’m too young to be a snowbird. But after years of talking about it, we did it. We purchased property in Florida. So, I guess I’m now a Palm Beach County snowbird and I’m here to share a few of my favorite things about PBC with you! How We Got Here For years my husband I would have the Miami versus Boca (our go-tos) debate as to where we wanted to be during the cold weather months up north. Although we love Miami ...

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24(ish) Hours at Miraval Berkshires

March 1, 2022 by Mary Cashman

One day in January, I found myself in a rare situation- both my husband and daughter had plans and I had none. I had been wanting to check out the Miraval Berkshire Resort & Spa since it opened a year ago. Expecting a frigid and blustery weekend, the thought of some alone time in a cozy spa was all the convincing I needed to book my night away. Miraval is best known for its wellness resort in Tucson, AZ. (They also have a location in ...

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