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Afternoon Tea at The Pfister Hotel & Tips for an Afternoon Tea at Home

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 18, 2026 | Travel | 0 Comments

Looking for an Afternoon Tea - my favorite meal of the day?!?!?! The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, the answer is an easy answer - the city’s most iconic afternoon tea service offers an elegant, memory-making escape, complete with polished silver, pastries, and a sense...

Charlotte’s Most Elegant Afternoon Tea & Whiskey Experiences

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | April 14, 2026 | Luxury Travel, Travel | 0 Comments

The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte is known for its exquisite elegance and signature Southern hospitality. Each month, the property hosts whimsical, themed Afternoon Tea experiences alongside its curated Whiskey Club series, spotlighting standout...

Even Simple Stays Can Feel Like a Wellness Retreat If You Do It Right

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | March 26, 2026 | Travel, Wellness, Wellness Travel | 0 Comments

You don’t need to spend thousands or go for specific wellness retreats or resorts to have that relaxed experience. You can get the same experience with a much simpler stay, whether that’s in a budget hotel, a local Airbnb, or even a camping site. All of the above can...

The Rise of Low-Key Wellness Retreats: Where Relaxation Feels Effortless

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | March 26, 2026 | Travel, Wellness, Wellness Travel | 0 Comments

When it comes to the wellness travel landscape, there’s an increasing rise in the need for low-key wellness retreats that provide effortless relaxation, authenticity, and slow rejuvenation for all those who are looking for this type of getaway. These types of retreats...

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Spa Travel with Ava – Japan’s Luxury Spas

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Oct 12, 2011 | Spa, Travel | 8 Comments

Spa Travel with Ava - Japan's Luxury Spas Welcome to another almost Wordless Wednesday!The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo JapanThe Ritz-Carlton Osaka JapanYou can find more information hereThe Ritz-Carlton Tokyo JapanThe Ritz-Carlton Osaka JapanPlease leave me a comment to...

Savannah Inspires!

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Sep 20, 2011 | Spa, Travel | 5 Comments

Savannah Inspires! Inspiration refers to an unconscious burst of creativity in any endeavor, whether literary, musical or artistic. Upon a recent sojourn to Savannah with my mother, I was not expecting anything radical to take place. Going into the trip it was...

Bloom where you are planted! Plant yourself in St. Mary’s and visit Cumberland Island

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Aug 21, 2011 | Travel | 69 Comments

Travel to St. Mary's and Cumberland Island Find out how Bloom saved the day while I was in St. Mary’s What are essentials? Webster’s describes essentials as something indispensable, must have, or a necessity. But this can change like the wind for most of us,...

The New Style of Travel: How to Turn your Carry-On into a Steamer Trunk with Wheels

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Aug 14, 2011 | International, Luggage, Travel | 1 Comment

Original Article written by Ava Roxanne Stritt and printed in Destinations Travel Magazine February 2011. In the late 1800’s large steamer trunks were widely popular. This type was a must for those wealthy enough to spend their holidays traveling to Saratoga Springs,...

The New Eco-Chic Shore Hotel Debuts in Santa Monica this October Combining California Modern Design With Environmental Stewardship

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Aug 14, 2011 | Green Travel, Travel | 0 Comments

THE NEW ECO-CHIC SHORE HOTEL DEBUTS IN SANTA MONICA THISOCTOBER COMBINING CALIFORNIA MODERN DESIGN WITH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPThe Silver LEED-registered hotel with sweeping ocean views transforms the Southern California coastline this fall!Since it has not opened,...

When in Rome Do as the Locals Do…Local Beauty is the Way to Go!

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Aug 9, 2011 | Free Spa Music, Press, Travel | 1 Comment

This article was originally published in Destinations Travel Magazine May, 2011 Whenever I travel the first thing I find myself doing is hanging out where the locals do! No matter where your travels take you this is the a tried and true way to find that hot spot to...

EDEN ROC RENAISSANCE MIAMI BEACH ANNOUNCES AN UNPRECEDENTED BRANDED LUXURY SPA FROM ELLE

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Jun 1, 2011 | Spa, Travel | 9 Comments

EDEN ROC RENAISSANCE MIAMI BEACH ANNOUNCES AN UNPRECEDENTED BRANDED LUXURY SPA FROM ELLEELLE, the world’s largest fashion magazine, has been synonymous with elegance, personal style, and iconic beauty since its founding in 1945. Now, coming this June, ELLE will,...

Was this EVER your Favorite Book???

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 18, 2011 | Entertainment, Travel | 1 Comment

Was this EVER your Favorite Book???Have you ever read a book again (and again) that you really loved? AND then ran to the movies opening night!!! Well I have and this was one of those books! Now it is your time to experience Midnight in the Garden of...

Summer Vacation Challenge – Are you up for it?

by Ava Roxanne Stritt | May 15, 2011 | Green Travel, Travel | 0 Comments

Summer Vacation Challenge – Are you up for it?This summer most of us will take some type of vacation whether it is at the beach or just a day trip to a museum. Here is my Summer Vacation Challenge to you - Make A Difference!This summer most of us will take some...