12Jan 2022 by EJtheTravelDiva
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica Review

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica Review

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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica has a motto of vacation like a star. This motto comes into play as soon as you step out of your vehicle and into the lobby.  Once you are dropped off, you enter the lobby down a red carpet with lights flashing, the sounds of cameras clicking and the staff clapping your arrival like the VIP Star that you are. The welcoming to the resort is such an amazing way to start the introduction to the resort and as well as your vacation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erica James || Travel Expert (@ejthetraveldiva) The location from Liberia airport to Planet Hollywood Costa Rica is about a 35 – 40-minute drive to this all-inclusive resort that is found on black sand beach,…
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06Mar 2012 by EJtheTravelDiva
A Simple Beautiful Vacation

A Simple Beautiful Vacation

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  One of my favorite movies was Jim Carey's The Truman Show.  I thought it was such a cute and touching movie.  The life lived in that movie was very simple, quiet and relaxed.  Something that is on the other end of the spectrum from my current life.  Because that life depicted in The Truman Show was so different from my every day life, I was extremely excited to visit Seaside, FL (not too far from Destin, FL) where the movie was shot. Normally when I vacation, I am in a popular hotel or resort.  This trip, I decided to try something different and I was pleasantly surprised with white picket fences, a town square, bicycle rentals and ice cream shops.  I not only stepped out of Nashville, TN, but…
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06Oct 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva
Savannah, GA: Southern Charm

Savannah, GA: Southern Charm

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As I was making way down south for a travel seminar, I decided to take one day and stop in Savannah, Georgia to get a sample of a city that I have heard so much about. I thought to myself, I will look around, pick a hotel, get a feel for the city to see if this is a destination worth learning about for my clients. As I am always striving to be an expert on many destinations so that I can provide great recommendations for all of my clients. My mother frequently visited Savannah and would tell me how much she loved the city and how it seemed as if there was a park on every corner. This September, I made a stop in a city that was listed…
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13Jan 2011 by EJtheTravelDiva
Love At First Sight!

Love At First Sight!

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When someone asked me, "Where is your favorite place to vacation, in the United States?" I would often answer, "Vegas, Baby!" or "I love South Beach." However, recently, I have discovered a new favorite place to visit--Austin, TX. I am known for finding the night life regardless of where my travels take me. Many might think that there is no way I could find an awesome night life in Austin, TX. Think again! Should you ever find yourself wanting to vacation outside of the normal Florida, Las Vegas, or California, please consider visiting Austin, TX. I took a short getaway trip to Austin, TX and I fell in love at first sight with this quaint city with a beautiful view and a cool vibe. I checked myself into the Sheraton…
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15Nov 2009 by EJtheTravelDiva

Ensenada, Mexico

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Erica James decided to experience one of the "fun ships" of Carnival Cruise. On October 16, 2009 Erica James departed Nashville, Tennessee to Long Beach, California where she would board Carnival Paradise. After being dropped off at the port, Carnival Cruise Lines had a very easy, smooth, and fast check-in process. As soon as I got out of the car, I walked over to luggage tag, tagged my luggage with my room number on it. A Carnival Cruise employee put my luggage on a cart and I headed for check in. Due to completing all my information on-line, all I had to do was sign a few papers, get my room key, and head straight to board Carnival Paradise. On the first night, we went to the formal dinner. Excellent…
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