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8 posts from February 2010

February 26, 2010

Photo Friday: Latest & Greatest in Turks & Caicos

Today's Photo Friday is devoted to defying the snowstorm currently rocking New York City. We bring you blue skies from The Veranda Resort & Residences, the newest resort offering from Grace Bay Resorts in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.

Veranda---Beach-Hammock Looking forward to hammock weather? We are, too.

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February 25, 2010

The Secret To Five-Star Service

Emily Westaby, Communications & Branding Associate at JG Black Book of Travel, finally understands the true meaning of 5-star service. And it only took an island full of people to do it!

OC_ME_1470_BeachThe beach at One&Only Ocean Club.

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February 19, 2010

Photo Friday: Adventures in Yucatan

These Photo Friday gems just came in, and they're worth the wait. Our intrepid adventurer, Vanessa Giovannelli, jetted down to the Yucatan Peninsula to traipse around with Catherwood Travels. She just can't seem to get away from ruins...or her camera. We're reaping the benefits. Enjoy!

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Banyan tree?

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February 17, 2010

The Best of Buenos Aires

Ed Donaldson, Vice President of Sales & Distribution at JG Black Book of Travel, recollects a memorable stay at Faena Hotel + Universe in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Faena2 The view from Faena Hotel + Universe's Imperial Suite

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February 12, 2010

Photo Friday: How 'Suite' It Is

This Photo Friday, we're keeping it close to home again - New York, NY. Enjoy the latest and greatest from Hotel Plaza Athenee, New York - we love, love, LOVE the new suites!

All photos courtesy of Hotel Plaza Athenee, New York.

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Classic Suite - Kitchenette & Living Room

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February 10, 2010

Falling in Love on Capri

Dolores Simonds, Managing Director of Industry Relations at JG Black Book of Travel, falls in love on the isle of Capri at Capri Palace Hotel & Spa.

Riccio9 Il Riccio Ristorante

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February 4, 2010

Photo Friday: NYC For Young Teens

Often, lists of things to do in New York City are made for couples or families with tiny tots. So when Emily Westaby, Communications & Branding Associate at JG Black Book of Travel, hosted her low-key 15-year-old sister in the Big Apple, it was time to come up with a homemade itinerary. Some of the highlights make up this edition of Photo Friday.

30 Rock 02Rockefeller Center

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February 3, 2010

I Left My Heart In Africa: Part 2

Julie Skrei, JG Black Book of Travel's Director of Industry Relations - South Central and resident Africa Specialist, shares her reflections on a recent trip with Micato Safaris to Kenya.

Lewa-Wilderness---Reticulated-Giraffe

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