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Insider advice from Local Friends and travelers. What to do, and what to avoid, city by city.
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There are cities you explore at street level, and then there are cities you should experience from above. Havana deserves both.
A rooftop overlooking the historic heart of Havana offers an entirely different perspective of the city. At golden hour, the architecture takes on warm amber tones, the skyline begins to glow…
Rodeo Drive | Beverly Hills, California
Rodeo Drive is one of those destinations where the experience begins before you ever enter a boutique.
Having spent more than two decades professionally evaluating businesses, hospitality, service, and guest experiences as a mystery shopper, I tend to notice the details that shape…
There is something particularly memorable about discovering monumental art where you least expect it.
Jakob Two Trees, created by internationally recognized Danish artist Thomas Dambo, is tucked into the wooded landscape along the Rainier Trail in Issaquah. Standing beneath him gives you an entirely different…
Oscar the Bird King | Point Robinson Park, Vashon Island
After more than two decades of evaluating destinations, hospitality, service, and guest experiences through the lens of professional mystery shopping, I have learned that the most memorable places are not always the most obvious ones.
Oscar the Bird King is one of…
Skip basic tourist stops. In Seattle, book dinner at Canlis for iconic skyline views and refined dining. For waterfront elegance, explore scenic rooftop lounges and sunset viewpoints. In Bellevue, stroll the manicured Bellevue Botanical Garden, shop at The Bellevue Collection or The Shops at The Bravern, and reserve a…
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