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We are well on our way to Platinum! We made a road trip out of stays 8, 7, and 6 by heading to Philadelphia, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C.! Our first stop was at the Le Meridien Philadelphia, a hotel we love for its unique design and history. Since this hotel used to be a YMCA, it has a character all its own which makes it stand out from other SPG properties. This hotel… Read More
Category: Alexandria, D.C., Home, Philadelphia Tags: Alexandria, Charlie Was a Sinner, D.C., food, Hank's Oyster Bar, Le Meridien, Le Meridien Philadelphia, Old Town Alexandria, oysters, Philadelphia, Philly, photography, travel, vegan, Washington
“We’ve Got Cheese Shops” In July of 2010, Paul and I spent our honeymoon in Sorrento, Italy. Our hotel sat high upon a cliff overlooking the magnificent Bay of Naples, and everyday after relaxing at the pool, we would walk to town down a long, dusty, quiet, lemon-tree lined path. Occasionally, a scooter would pass us by, motor off, using only the natural force of gravity to make its way down to the bustling streets… Read More
Category: Home, Philadelphia Tags: city, eat, food, Le Meridien Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philly, photography, Reading Terminal Market, restaurants, snow, Starwood, Starwood Preferred Guest, Strangeloves, travel, travel photography, Uber, V Street, Vedge, vegan
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