Author Archives: cindybrownmiller
May 19, 2015 Riviera Maya, Mexico
Today I am staying at Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. I have sent many, many happy clients and arranged several destination weddings at this resort. I’ve always recommended the resort based on the wide range of restaurants, bars, and entertainment. I also love their rooms – all with double … Continue reading
May 18, 2015 Cozumel, Mexico
This morning I took the ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel. The ferry departs often and takes about 45 minutes. Cozumel is popular with divers and snorkelers due to numerous reefs that are just off-shore. Cozumel Palace is within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, a movie theater, and entertainment. The resort does not have … Continue reading
May 17, 2015 Playa del Carmen, Mexico
I’m in Mexico this week to check out Destination Wedding locations, packages, and resorts. My first stop is Playacar Palace in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I really like the location of this resort – 5 minutes walking distance from shopping, entertainment, and restaurants on Fifth Avenue and adjacent to the pier with ferry departures for … Continue reading
Tokyo Disneyland, Japan October 20, 2014
There are two Disney parks in Tokyo – Disneyland and DisneySea. Disneyland is very similar to Magic Kingdom in Orlando with Pirates of the Caribbean, Cinderella’s Castle, Space Mountain, and It’s a Small World. DisneySea is more like Hollywood Studios with Tower of Terror, Toy Story, and Indiana Jones. Alcohol is served at DisneySea, so … Continue reading
Tokyo, Japan October 19, 2014
We took the train into Tokyo this afternoon, where we’ll end our trip. I’m so sad that it’s almost time to go home! Our hotel, Mitsui Garden Shiodome, is close to the Tokyo Tower so walked there tonight. We ate crepes from a street vendor and there were so many flavors to choose from! We … Continue reading
Shirakawa-go, Japan October 18, 2014
We drove to Shirakawa-go today to visit the Gassho Houses. These houses are part of a traditional village and the village is a UNESCO Heritage site. Shirakawa is one of the snowiest places in Japan and also in the world. Average snowfall is over 400 inches per year, so the Japanese built their homes with steep … Continue reading
Takayama, Japan October 17, 2014
We walked around the town of Takayama today, which is a beautiful town in the heart of the Japanese Alps. Old Town has craft shops that date back to the 16th century and the morning markets had fall vegetables, flowers, and fruit.
Takayama, Japan October 16, 2014
We drove from Matsumoto to Takayama, through the Japanese Alps. I highly recommend taking Highway 158, avoiding the tunnel that cuts time off the drive. The road is full of switchbacks, waterfalls, and dams. Fruits, vegetables, and rice are being harvested and there are stands with apples and grapes everywhere. They even sell apple and grape … Continue reading
Matsumoto, Japan October 15, 2014
We picked up our rental car in Nagano and drove to Matsumoto today. Driving on the left side of the road is always a challenge, particularly when you have a manual transmission. Americans must have an International Drivers Permit to drive in Japan, which must be issued prior to departure. An IDP is simply your … Continue reading
Shibu Onsen, Japan October 14, 2014
There is a typhoon moving north through Japan this week and it’s the only thing on tv. It’s kind of like our blizzard warnings, when the National Weather Service interrupts every channel to tell you how horrible it’s going to be. Apparently typhoons are just like blizzards in that forecasters are kind of guessing. School … Continue reading