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Month: December 2024

The Louvre Experience: Baroque Art Highlights and Responsible Tourism Insights

The Louvre Experience: Baroque Art Highlights and Responsible Tourism Insights

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We visited The Louvre museum in Paris on our recent trip in November, 2024. Our main purpose was to see the three Caravaggio paintings housed there, which you can read all about here! Apart from the excitement of checking out these incredible paintings, most of the rest of the museum for me was a massively frustrating, and really made me question tourism, especially over-tourism, in general. I had been to the Louvre before, about 15 years ago, and when I…

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On Tap for ChiLuxe Travel in 2025

On Tap for ChiLuxe Travel in 2025

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Well, as usual, I’ve pretty much got the first half of 2025 all planned out already. I’ve got some Europe, some beach, and some Vegas already planned for the first six months, and I have no clue what will happen after June. More Europe for some Caravaggios? Possibly a trip to New York City? Of course, Disney World is always on the table too. First up in 2025 comes right after the New Year. Brian and I are jetting over…

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Private Walking Tours “WithLocals”: Bespoke Insights, Local Flavors in Mexico City and Paris

Private Walking Tours “WithLocals”: Bespoke Insights, Local Flavors in Mexico City and Paris

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I’m always looking for tours that are unusual, hyper-local, and private, in order to get the most out of our trips. I wouldn’t be caught dead in a 50-person herd following a young guide around carrying a flag or brightly-colored umbrella to make sure folks don’t get lost. I also don’t like massive commercial companies with pre-arranged impersonal tours that just always go to the same places. “WithLocals” is a European-based tour company (you will always pay in Euros) with…

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Following The Footsteps of Henry VIII: The Tower of London & Hampton Court Palace

Following The Footsteps of Henry VIII: The Tower of London & Hampton Court Palace

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During our trip to London over the summer of 2024, I really wanted to bring some history to life for the kids, and a good friend of mine suggested a Henry VIII theme which included seeing Six, the musical, and venturing out to Hampton Court Palace the next day for more context. Additionally, you can’t skip The Tower when you’re in London for the first time, so these activities all put together in one short itinerary really made history seem…

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Celebrating at RPM Steak Chicago: A Modern, High-Energy Steakhouse In Chicago

Celebrating at RPM Steak Chicago: A Modern, High-Energy Steakhouse In Chicago

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Our annual outing for Brian’s birthday usually brings us to a steakhouse in Chicago, and with seemingly zillions to choose from, there’s always something different to try. Also, I’m really trying to hone and curate my top five Chicago steakhouse list before publishing, so they are top of mind right now. We visited RPM Steak in Chicago on November 30, 2024, and were pleased with a lot of the nice, celebratory touches they added to our meal to make it…

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Experience Luxury and Comfort at Pavillon Faubourg Saint Germain, Paris

Experience Luxury and Comfort at Pavillon Faubourg Saint Germain, Paris

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On our recent trip to Paris in October/November of 2024, our primary goal was to view as much art as possible, and eat as much fabulous food as possible during our short, four-day stint in the city. I chose the neighborhood of Saint Germain due to its proximity to the best art museums, and quintessential Parisian vibe. Pavillon Faubourg Saint Germain, or Pavillon FSG, is a boutique hotel made up of three connected buildings, close to the Seine, recently gutted…

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