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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:05 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Journal</title><link>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:25:37 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com)</generator><item><title>All Aboard for Adventure</title><category>Adventure Travel</category><category>Machu Picchu</category><category>Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge</category><category>Peru</category><dc:creator>Becky Lamb Travel</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:08:48 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/2013/4/4/all-aboard-for-adventure.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">728696:8546026:33250346</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.larc1.com/peru/railway-tours/images/hiram-bingham-stopped-b450w.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1365109781496" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">All aboard the Hiram Bingham Private train to Machu Picchu</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bestsingletravel.com/images/machu-picchu.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1365109945344" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This is a site that we all dream of seeing.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cdnx.jetcdn.com/static/image/ZGVjZPb2ZQNfnJ1uM2ImY3Olo2E1L3DipUWipTIlqTyypl8lBQxlY3Olo3NgAQD0BQRgZGZmAmt3Amx4ZF1mpzZhnaOa?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1365110301349" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You can stay a lot of places near Machu Picchu. &nbsp;But why not stay here. &nbsp;Right by the Incan Site. &nbsp;First one to see it in at sunrise, last one to see it at sunset.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cdnx.jetcdn.com/static/image/ZGVjZPb2ZQNfnJ1uM2ImY3Olo2E1L3DipUWipTIlqTyypl8lBQxlY3Olo3NgZGtmAwxgZGZmAmt3Amx4ZF1mpzZhnaOa?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1365110411230" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">It's certainly not "roughing it." &nbsp;But why should you?</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">End your fantastic day with a great meal and a nice glass of wine.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cdnx.jetcdn.com/static/image/ZGVjZPb2ZQNfnJ1uM2ImY3Olo2E1L3DipUWipTIlqTyypl8lBQxlY3Olo3NgZGN1BQRgZGZmAmt3Amx4ZF1mpzZhnaOa?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1365110657534" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">A special place in the world.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-33250346.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Riding the Range</title><category>Colorado</category><category>Dude Ranches</category><category>Dude Ranches</category><category>Zapata</category><dc:creator>Becky Lamb Travel</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:12:37 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/2013/3/1/riding-the-range.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">728696:8546026:32903168</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.zranch.org/userfiles/image/experiences%20z%20lc.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1362172395635" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Zapata Ranch</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You can ride</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.zranch.org/userfiles/image/experiences-z-lc-2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1362172474956" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You can fish</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.zranch.org/userfiles/image/accomodations-z-lc.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1362172538673" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You can sleep in gourmet cowboy style</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.zranch.org/userfiles/image/food-z-lc.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1362172595112" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">At the end of the day, come home to fresh backed breads and grass fed meats.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.zranch.org/userfiles/image/history-z-lc.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1362172702761" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Spend 3 to 7 days looking at this.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">A really special Dude Ranch.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Zapata</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Mosca, Colorado</p><p></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-32903168.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>The Beauty of an Italian Lake</title><category>Grand Hotel Tremezzo</category><category>Italian Lakes</category><category>Italy</category><category>Lake Como</category><dc:creator>Becky Lamb Travel</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2012 21:42:33 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/2012/9/8/the-beauty-of-an-italian-lake.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">728696:8546026:28298620</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><br /><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/milan-cathedral-photos/slides/IMG_2268pa.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1347140776984" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Begin the adventure at the Duomo of Milan.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">One of the most beautiful and awe inspiring cathedrals in the world.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.roninrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/10-etr500-train1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1347140984429" alt="" /></span></span>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Jump on a sleek Italian train and 30 minutes later you can be at Como.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.italianvisits.com/lakes/lago_como/images/lake_como_view.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1347141284969" alt="" /></span></span>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This can be your view.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.lussuosissimo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Grand-Hotel-Tremezzo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1347141684544" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;This can be your hotel.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Grand Hotel Tremezzo</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.destination360.com/europe/italy/lake-como/images/s/boating.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1347141789570" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The ferries are a great way to get around.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">From one village to the next, from one restaurant to another.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/1732684537_c91a00561a.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1347141908607" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Oh, Yeah.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-28298620.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Around the bend and back again</title><category>Honeymoon spot</category><category>Jamaica</category><category>Jamaica</category><category>The Caves</category><dc:creator>Becky Lamb Travel</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:16:05 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/2012/4/23/around-the-bend-and-back-again.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">728696:8546026:15966277</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/215.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335215850455" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Just around the bend from Jakes you arrive at Negril.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">How does this look for a swimming spot?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/210.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335215977750" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to The Caves.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/216.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335216078463" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Have lunch here.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/222.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335216200938" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Have a drink here.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/231.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335216329222" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Have a super romantic dinner in a cave.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/211.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335216457842" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">There is no where like The Caves.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Wonderful.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-15966277.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Jamaica Sojourn</title><category>Cool Jamaica</category><category>Jakes Jamaica</category><category>Jamaica</category><category>Jamaica</category><category>South Coast of Jamaica</category><dc:creator>Becky Lamb Travel</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:37:35 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/2012/4/23/jamaica-sojourn.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">728696:8546026:15965772</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable">&nbsp;</span>Have you been wanting to try something different? &nbsp;Do you want to go to the other side of the island?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 470px;" src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/166.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335214001695" alt="" /></p>
<p>I did. &nbsp;And so I flew into Montego Bay, rented a car, and drove two hours over some beautiful mountains to the retreat that is Jakes Hotel.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/167.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335214640022" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Moorish fun. &nbsp;And a dog.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/191.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335214762778" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Whimsy in the outdoor shower.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/168.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335214871787" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Delicious farm to table fare in the restaurant. &nbsp;Full moon dinners at a local farm.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/181.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335215137718" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This bed belongs to...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/178.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335215256143" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center; font-size: 100%;">This terrace. &nbsp;Which is pretty much as close to the ocean as it gets.</p>
<p style="text-align: center; font-size: 100%;">Did I mention there's a second floor porch with cushions and day beds?</p>
<p style="text-align: center; font-size: 100%;">Super fantasy land.</p>
<p style="font-size: 60%; text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01554/jakes-jamaica_1554693i.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1335215385294" alt="" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Jakes, Jamaica.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><br /></span></p><p><br/></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-15965772.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Consider a trip to the spa</title><category>Arizona</category><category>Destination Spas</category><category>Miraval</category><category>Spas</category><category>Spas</category><dc:creator>Becky Lamb Travel</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:17:26 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/2012/3/20/consider-a-trip-to-the-spa.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">728696:8546026:15516948</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.miravalresorts.com/i/SITE_110922_11462533_PP1CC/FlashGallery/SWFGA_120124_23333563_Y51UL/SWFIMG_120124_23450967_1BIRP.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1332278383650" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This is Miraval.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite destination spas.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.miravalresorts.com/i/SITE_110922_11462533_PP1CC/FlashGallery/SWFGA_120124_23333563_Y51UL/SWFIMG_120210_10253165_1P1TK.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1332278464557" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Not only is it in a gorgeous setting in Arizona,</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.miravalresorts.com/i/SITE_110922_11462533_PP1CC/FlashGallery/SWFGA_120124_23333563_Y51UL/SWFIMG_120210_10213077_B9S1B.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1332278532404" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">With beautiful accomodations</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.miravalresorts.com/i/SITE_110922_11462533_PP1CC/FlashGallery/SWFGA_120124_23333563_Y51UL/SWFIMG_120210_11201659_NMY01.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1332278653463" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">like this Catalina Villa</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.miravalresorts.com/i/SITE_110922_11462533_PP1CC/FlashGallery/SWFGA_120124_23333563_Y51UL/SWFIMG_120126_09372206_1VNV1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1332278719920" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">They also have delicious healthy food.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And they let you drink wine.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">So call that "spa light" if you want, but I call it wonderful!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.miravalresorts.com/i/SITE_110922_11462533_PP1CC/FlashGallery/SWFGA_120124_23333563_Y51UL/SWFIMG_120210_10280520_14TBO.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1332278864755" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Miraval. &nbsp;Just outside Tucson, Arizona.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-15516948.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>It's Friday afternoon and I'm longing for the beach</title><category>Anguilla</category><category>Beaches</category><category>Caribbean</category><category>Jamaica</category><category>St. Lucia</category><dc:creator>Becky Lamb Travel</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:06:46 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/2012/2/24/its-friday-afternoon-and-im-longing-for-the-beach.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">728696:8546026:15175377</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Here are some of my favorites</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://static.orient-express.com/omar/images/home/omar_1000x560_home1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1330124908182" alt="" /></span></span>La Samanna, St. Martin</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.capjuluca.com/images/photo1.jpg?v=0&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1330124981306" alt="" /></span></span>Cap Juluca, Anguilla</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.fodors.com/images/experiences/Eden-Rock-Beach-View.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1330125082207" alt="" /></span></span>Eden Rock St. Barths</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.tidesresorts.com/images/photos/jalousie_mtn_990x494.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1330125269329" alt="" /></span></span>The Tides, St. Lucia</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.jamaicainn.com/_asset/images_ji/bottom_ji.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1330125442075" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Jamaica Inn, Jamaica</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I could keep going, but I'll stop for now.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hope that made you feel as good as it did me!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-15175377.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>I am currently obsessed with this hotel.</title><category>Amalfi Coast</category><category>Amalfi Coast</category><category>Capri</category><category>Italy luxe</category><category>Romantic vacations</category><dc:creator>Becky Lamb Travel</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:33:40 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/2011/11/1/i-am-currently-obsessed-with-this-hotel.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">728696:8546026:13555047</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.caesar-augustus.com/images/location.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1320176044612" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Caesar Augustus Hotel on the island of Capri</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.caesar-augustus.com/images/1_d.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1320176126987" alt="" /></span></span>Seriously.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.caesar-augustus.com/images/2_d.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1320176175595" alt="" /></span></span>I see myself on this chaise lounge.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.caesar-augustus.com/images/3_d.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1320176233971" alt="" /></span></span>I'm having breakfast here.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.caesar-augustus.com/images/6_d.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1320176278594" alt="" /></span></span>I'm having dinner here.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.caesar-augustus.com/images/12_d.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1320176327787" alt="" /></span></span>I'm sleeping here.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.caesar-augustus.com/images/24_d.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1320176396014" alt="" /></span></span>Wow.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-13555047.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. Who knew?</title><category>Ixtapa</category><category>Mexico</category><category>Romantic vacations</category><category>Zihuatanejo</category><category>honeymoons</category><dc:creator>Becky Lamb Travel</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:36:02 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/2011/9/20/ixtapa-and-zihuatanejo-who-knew.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">728696:8546026:12926114</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 470px;" src="http://www.beckylambtravel.com/storage/194.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1316538311541" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This is the view I woke up to each morning at Capella Ixtapa</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Your room will hang you out over the ocean. &nbsp;The surf lulls you to sleep and night.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your coffee on your private verandah. &nbsp;Take a morning dip before breakfast in your private infinity&nbsp;plunge pool.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Here's a nice surprise every afternoon.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;At 5:00 you'll find this waiting for you&nbsp;on your verandah.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Stylish yet comfortable. &nbsp;Wonderful food, service and spa facilities.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">That's Capella Ixtapa.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Next stop, down to the beautiful beach of The Tides, Zihuatanejo.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This is a Pacific coast beach that offers warm, swimmable water.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">There are several pools on property. &nbsp;Infinity pools, lap pools, adult pools.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Your choice.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Beautiful rooms for a good night's sleep</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">My delicious Mexican breakfast</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Relaxing and stylish spot.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-12926114.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Kicking Back in Southern England</title><category>British country houses</category><category>England</category><category>farm to table</category><category>shabby chic</category><dc:creator>Becky Lamb Travel</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:49:13 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/2011/9/6/kicking-back-in-southern-england.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">728696:8546026:12750327</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.thepighotel.co.uk/assets/website/content/images/765x460_pig_fence.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1315331401626" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to The Pig</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">More than a boutique hotel, The Pig in Brockenhurst, England is a classic country house hotel</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">With a twist</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Located in the heart of the Hampshires, in the New Forest National Park</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Only 90 minutes by car from Central London</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Surrounded by the 1000 year old New Forest National Park, you'll want to take some long forest walks</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In your green wellies</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Freshen up after your walk in this sizeable tub</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Stop in for a drink Fireside</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">And then it's time for dinner.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">At The Pig, it's all about the restaurant.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Whatever comes out of the walled garden on premises dictates the daily menu.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Doesn't this look deliciously British?</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">And at the end of the day, you can look forward to sinking into this.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.beckylambtravel.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-12750327.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>