Driving Exotic Cars in Las Vegas

Kelley Ferro is USA Today’s Luxury Lover and in Las Vegas she has the ultimate adrenaline rush, speeding through the red deserts in some of the world’s most fabulous cars of course.
Mercedes, Jaguars, Ferraris, oh my!

Local Side of Cartagena

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A Colonial coastal city with history, culture and personality in spades, it’s easy to fall in love with Cartagena. What really makes it stand apart is it’s amazing local culture & tradition so come dive right in with me!

Day Trips in Cartagena

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There’s plenty to do in the city but sometimes, you need a little R&R. I discovered that it’s easy to find incredible beaches like the ones in Manzanillo as well as jawdropping natural paradises on the Rosario Islands.

Food of Cartagena

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Food plays an integral role in the local life of Cartagena and I got a crash course in local cuisine from a chef. We explored the gritty and fascinating Bazurto Market, had a cooking lesson and then I hit up the old city to sample all the international flavors that come together to make Colombian cuisine.

Shopping in Cartagena

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The streets of Cartagena are filled with crafts and local treasures, it’s easy to get your shopping on. Don’t miss Las Bovedas–a former prison that is now converted into shops with local crafts, souvenirs coffees and more.

Mall of America: My Staycation inside

I spent 3 full days inside the massive Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota and what I found was, I could have stayed longer. From the seemingly endless shops, restaurants, aquarium, amusement park, and theatres to the excellent Radisson Blu hotel that I called home (and can’t forget my favorite, the Solimar Spa) this Mall of America “staycation” was quite the luxurious experience.

*Note: I say there’s no sales tax at the Mall of America, I mean no sales tax on clothes and shoes only (the most important things!).

A Guide to Romance on Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia Romance
Get Lost in Saint Lucia with Kelley Ferro
This island has romance written all over it–in every sunset, every sea breeze, every massage and every gourmet dinner on the beach. Wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or just a a romantic escape; there’s no better!

Cologne’s Chocolate Museum

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The most popular museum is Cologne is also the tastiest. Don’t go just for the free chocolate, the waterviews, or the make your own chocolate bar, go to appreciate how much work goes into this delicious morsel that makes everyone around the world smile.

Art & Architecture of CUBA

Live like a Local: Cuba
USTOA’s Travel Together Series hosted by Kelley Ferro
It felt like Havana was a city of artists and around every cobbled street corner was an artistic delight. From modern sculpture, to historic refurbished cars to an up & coming industrial art collective, Havana places much love and appreciation on art & architecture in life.

Traveling in Style in Peru

Live like a Local: Peru
USTOA’s Travel Together Series hosted by Kelley Ferro
If you want to travel in style, Travcoa, the luxury tour operator is for you. Every detail is planned out so you can just focus on enjoying the best food, sumptuous hotels, easy transportation and the best access to all of Peru’s gems.