INSPIRATIOS BLOG

Recently, it was my mother-in-law's birthday, and my wife and I were looking feverishly for the right place. We have been to Xcaret Arte before, and liked it for the food and location, but my mother didn't need the go-go atmosphere. We sat down and asked her, what are the three things you NEED for a great birthday getaway? She said: Ocean view and a beach with good sand (she loves sandcastle building) Great food Superlative service We did a search, using Conde Nast, Travel an

Our family was on our way to Kiawah island for a summer trip, but alas my body cannot manage an 8 hour drive anymore. Age and use necessitated a midpoint, and we stopped at the Proximity Hotel in Greensboro. We stayed here once before--but this trip was extra special. First, excellent service from the start, the rooms were already defeathered, so after unpacking we went for a swim. The swimming pool felt like it was a from another time. I think that's the real charm of the w

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