My favorite part of the blockbuster movie “Pretty Woman” is when the ‘happy man’ comes strolling down the street shouting, “Welcome to Hollywood! What’s your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams. Some dreams come true, some don’t; but keep on dreamin’ – this is Hollywood. Always time to dream, so keep [...]
About Melanie Nayer
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Melanie Nayer has written 30 articles so far, you can find them below.
Hotels
Redefining Luxury with Ritz-Carlton’s Simon Cooper
The term ‘luxury’ is synonymous with glamour, grandeur and extravagance, and often accompanied by a hefty price tag. But what if you were told you could travel luxuriously without breaking the bank? That’s the concept of Ritz-Carlton’s brand strategy, and more travelers are finding that ‘casual elegance’ means living it up without breaking the bank. [...]
Lifestyle
My McQueen
It’s no secret I have a passion for scarves. Whether it’s from Canal Street in New York City or a boutique shop on the Via Condotti in Rome, my wallet knows no limits when it comes to the comfort of a scarf. From my cashmere pashminas to my Gap special, scarves hold a unique place in my [...]
People & Culture
The Nightwalker Children
Note to readers: Medical travel and volunteer travel (voluntourism) is fast becoming an important way to help those less fortunate, and it’s a program that is near to my heart. What better way to spread good health than by helping those less fortunate? The Nightwalker Children are a group of kids in Uganda who walk [...]
24 Hours...
24 Hours…in Sedona
It started off as a simple getaway: three days in Arizona, one of which would be spent at the Hilton Sedona spa, the other two days would go-with-the-flow, mood depending. I arrived in Phoenix early Friday morning, Aug. 28, and spent the afternoon driving through Camelback Mountain and enjoying the scenery. That evening, I met [...]
People & Culture
Summer in the City: North End Nights
Summer nights sizzle in Boston. The city oozes with heat as people crowd the streets in the North End. Friends congregate on the corner of Parmenter and Salem streets to plan out their next destination for the night. Parents hold tightly to their kids; kids hold tightly to their ice cream cones and Italian ices. [...]
Hotels
Hotel Customer Service: 10 Ways to Boost Loyalty
Here’s a friendly hint for hotels: Loyalty is your best defense against bad reviews. How can you generate loyalty and retain repeat guests? Simple: roll out the red carpet of customer service. There’s nothing more frustrating for a traveler than a rude receptionist, unfriendly concierge, or inattentive booking agent. Your clients pay money to stay [...]
Luxury Travel
Across the Pacific: Journey to Australia
Amelia Earhart has always been one of my heroes. Her fearless journeys were inspiring, and while I won’t be piloting my own plane over the Pacific, I am heading west on a new exploration. Destination: Australia. The land down under was always intriguing. Maybe it’s my love of animals that’s calling me to the Outback, [...]
People & Culture
Kindness: An Irish Blessing
There are some people in this world who are nice because they are taught to be nice to others, and others who are nice because it’s simply their nature. In America, we’re nice – on occasion – because we’re told to be. The Irish are nice because it’s their nature. Let me start by saying [...]
Travel Journal
The View from Flight 132
Remember when we were young and airplanes were a fantasy ride? We idolized the pilots that manned our ship in the sky and when the flight attendants handed us our plastic wings, we felt like one of the crew. Remember when you could walk into the cockpit and meet the pilot? The perfectly-dressed flight attendant [...]
