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Your Guide To Experiencing Hospitality, Good Eats, and Historical Sites in Syracuse, NY

by xoJohn October 3, 2018

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

The area that is now known as Syracuse wasn’t much of anything more than two centuries ago, but that all changed in the early 1800s. It was inevitable to many, as the land was level, it was near numerous salt supplies, and it would be the perfect spot to connect the eastern and western parts of the state. John Wilkinson thought the village looked quite similar to a city over in Italy, so when it came time to name it in 1820, he gave it the same name. It was then that Syracuse was born, and it became a city once the village and the nearby village of Salina merged.

October 3, 2018 0 comment

Top Places to Visit While on Anguilla

by xoJohn December 16, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

While you’re experiencing the Magic of Anguilla, we wanted to share with you a few of our highly recommended places to visit:

Carimar Beach Club

Named one of the ‘Most Awesome Affordable Beachfront Hotels Under $200 in the Caribbean’ by Caribbean Life + Travel along with being TripAdvisor’s #1 ‘Family Friendly Hotel on Anguilla’, how can you possibly go wrong? Located in the most ideal setting right on the shores of Meads Bay, Carimar Beach Club offers not only a convenient location just steps away from the beach but also fantastic amenities for the whole family to enjoy. Rest your head on a pillow inside one of its 1100 square-foot one and two-bedroom villa suites after enjoying a day at the beach, the clubhouse, on-site tennis courts and so much more available to all guests.

December 16, 2015 2 comments

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Experiencing the Magic of Anguilla

by xoJohn December 11, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

A Caribbean island of the British West Indies, Anguilla is a place filled with pristine white sandy beaches met together with turquoise waters, swaying palm trees and a certain sense of magical charm you simply cannot resist. For years, Anguilla has been a key tourist destination offering an abundance of activities from discovering its teeming marine life through scuba diving to thrilling water sports such as kitesurfing and paddle boarding. No matter who is accompanying you, what you plan on filling your days with or what your expectations are, your trip to Anguilla is certain to be nothing short of magical.

December 11, 2015 0 comment

Featured Wanderlust

Daycation: America’s Best Racing’s #TogaTrip 2015

by Desha Winborne August 11, 2015

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Horse Racing enthusiasts know that summer in New York is Saratoga season. Every year gamblers and horse lovers gather at the Saratoga Race Course for a day of fun, and if you’re lucky, fabulous prizes. Last Saturday, we left city life behind and ventured upstate to the quaint city of Saratoga Springs with our friends at America’s Best Racing, for their annual #TogaTrip. We arrived midday and enjoyed a quick brunch at Lillian’s Restaurant, one of the popular local eateries before heading to the renowned track. Built over 150 years ago the Saratoga Race Course has the unique distinction of being one of the oldest sporting venues in the U.S.

August 11, 2015 0 comment

Featured Wanderlust

Book It and GO!

by xoJohn July 23, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

This post is sponsored by Booking.com

“Live every day like it’s your last” is one of the rules I try to adopt in my life. This includes being adventurous, taking risks, and living without regrets. I often apply this to travel. This travel bug I currently have has me searching flight deals at least once a day, whether it’s for a last-minute adventure or planning a winter getaway for my birthday. Speaking of my birthday, it’s December 27^th, in case you wanted to book my next trip.

Missing Paris

July 23, 2015 0 comment