Teresa Rodriguez Williamson

Give Mom a Break: 8 Great Vacations For Moms & Families

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Azul Beach Hotel by Karisima, Hotel Guanahani, Travel Expert, Great Family Vacations, Travel Author, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Sea Island, St Regis Punta Mita, Silverado Resort, Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, The Mark Hotel, Parents News

Most mothers would agree that they need a vacation after the family vacation. Between trying to get everyone packed, organizing the tickets, making re...

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America's Cup is Sexy, San Francisco is Not: Time to Change That

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Louis Vuitton, Travel Expert, Prada, America's Cup San Francisco, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, San Francisco News

As a San Francisco resident and avid America's Cup fan, I am disappointed and embarrassed by our city's lack of commitment and organization for this event.

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9 Great Gifts for New Moms

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 02.11.2012

Read More: Mommy Moon, Travel Expert, Orbit Baby, Great Gifts for Moms, La Perla, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Mbt, Lululemon, Mommy Bloggers, Laface, Parents News

So Santa, please take some time to find out what this new mama wants for Christmas. You might be surprised.

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Mexico's Hidden Caribbean Island

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 01.28.2012

Read More: Mexican Food, Travel Expert, Casa Sandra Boutique Hotel, Holbox Island, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Fly Solo, Luxury Travel, Mexican Vacation, Mexican Private Island, Mexican Island, Slidepollajax, Travel News

Made famous by the world's largest fish -- the Whale Shark -- Holbox Island is abuzz when the enormous creatures migrate to its warm Caribbean waters.

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30 Rock: This Mom's Breast Friend

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 01.11.2012

Read More: Breast Feeding, Travel Expert, Tina Fey, Mommy Blog, Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Parents News

It's been five painful, mind-numbing months of breast-feeding my daughter. Then it all changed one lonely afternoon.

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Simple Steps to Getting a Passport for Your Child

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 12.19.2011

Read More: Fly Solo, Getting a Passport for a Child, Traveling With a Baby, jetsetmama.com, Travel Expert, How to Get a Passport for Your Child, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Parents News

Easy, breezy. Getting a passport for your baby is super simple and should be mandatory. Especially for parents who encourage independence and exploration for themselves and their children.

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15,000 Mile Voyage on a Canoe to SF With a Powerful Message

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 10.11.2011

Read More: Travel Expert, Vaka, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Renewable Energy, San Francisco, Cook Islands, Prime Minister Henry Puna, Sailing the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco News

The Cook Islands' vaka (canoe) set sail from New Zealand in April alongside several other vakas representing other Polynesian nations. The journey was...

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How to Take Advantage of Hotels' Social Media Programs

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Alyson Johnson, Social Media in the Travel Industry, Roger Smith Hotel, Adam Wallace, Travel Expert, Kimpton Hotels, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Wyndham Worldwide, Ann Nadeau, Niki Leondakis, Joie De Vivre Hotels, Chuck Sullivan, Eye for Travel Summit in San Francisco, Travel News

The hotel industry's latest strategies have moved into the social media arena. Here, we speak to a few hotels that are leading the charge in the social media space.

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California's Hidden Organic Wine Region

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

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TSA Security Check Made Easier With the Return of CLEARcard

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Air Travel, Travel Expert, Caryn Seidman-Becker, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Honorable Secretary Chertoff, Ken Cornick, David Neeleman, Tsa, Clearcard, Travel News

With three young children and a husband, you would think a successful entrepreneur like Caryn Seidman-Becker wouldn't want to invest in a bankrupt biometric security company. But she did.

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A Surprising Side of Atlanta: Celebrities and Aficionados Unite

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dom Perignon Vintage 1995, Porsche Sport Driving School, Fräbel Glass Studio, Atlanta Ballet, Travel During the Holidays, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, St. Regis Atlanta, Aficionado Programs, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Spotting Cindy Crawford, Atlanta Opera, Great Gifts for the Hard to Please, Sid Mashburn, High Museum in Atlanta, Travel News

The thought of going to Atlanta was anything but inspiring. But then I saw Jennifer Aniston leaving my hotel. And Cindy Crawford getting into the elevator. Maybe Atlanta is cool after all!

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Romance on the Riviera Maya

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Traveling to Mexico, Travel Expert, Romantic Resorts in Mexico, El Dorado Casitas Royale, Catalonia Royal Tulum, Cancún Resorts, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, Romantic Vacations, Great Getaways for Lovers, Luxe Camping Vacations, Travel News

Like a soft, satin ribbon wrapping the Caribbean coastline of Mexico, the Riviera Maya is a gentle, quiet place that beckons lovers to exhale and embrace some intimate time alone in paradise.

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From Jilted to Jetset: How to Get Over a Bad Breakup With Travel

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Su Nido Inn, Elin and Tiger, Optimum Health Institute, Travel Expert, Sandra and Jesses, International House in Playa Del Carmen, Getting Over a Bad Break Up, Elizabeth Edwards, Mexico, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, John Edwards, Nail Bay Resort, Getting Through a Divorce, Bio Bio Adventure Vacations, Girlfriend-Getaways, Travel News

Instead of staying planted in bitterness, I recommend leaving your emotional baggage at home and packing your travel bags with a few cute outfits, some sexy lingerie, and a new attitude.

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Favorite iPhone Apps of The Global Glitterati

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: UrbanDaddy's Next Move, Francis Ford Coppola, Travel Expert, Josh Steinitz, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Johnny Jet, Peter Greenberg, Favorite iPhone Apps, Michaelangelo L'Acqua, Gina Pell, Jetset Extra, Technology News

You might be surprised to find out what some of the world's top travelers' favorite iPhone apps happen to be. Ironically, many of their apps of choice have little or nothing to do with actually traveling.

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Earth Day and Air Traffic: Who Is Really in Control?

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Iceland, Eyjafjallajokull, Viktor Frankl, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Richard Branson, Earth Day, Carben-Neutral Travel, Stories of Surviving 9-11, World's Best Eco Resorts, Green News

Mother Nature was in a hurry to celebrate her special day and decided to throw her own party in Iceland. It's possible that she wanted to remind us about her power, strength and ability to really screw things up.

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Kevin You're Fat? Then Understand Weight and Balance of an Airplane

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Travel Expert, 'Silent Bob' Actor, Fat People on Planes, Kevin Smith, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Airline Weight Regulations, Kevin Smith Southwest, Jetset Extra, Entertainment News, Kevin Smith Fly, Entertainment News

My hat goes off to the captain of the flight who asked Kevin to get off the aircraft. Instead of a $100 flight voucher, perhaps Southwest should have given Kevin a $100 membership to the gym.

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8 Great Gifts For the Traveler

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Travel Ideas, Holiday Gifts, Travel Gifts, Christain Dior Gifts, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Invisibelt, Shuella, Travel Expert, SeV SCOTTEVEST, Style News

No more ho hum gifts for your diligent jet setter. Reward your frequent flier with something more exciting than another pair of flannel pajamas. Sin...

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Slane Castle: Rock Stars and Romance

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Travel Expert, Travel, Ireland, Slane Castle Irish Whiskey, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Druids, Slane Concerts, Irish Countryside, Henry Conyngham Slane Castle, Celtic History, Style News

When Lord Henry is not booking international bands to perform on his front lawn or managing the castle, you can find him and his son in the cellar creating Irish whiskey.

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Donation Vacations: A Brilliant Idea For All

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Donation Vacations, Martin Dindos, Travel, Ajit Goerge, Travel Expert, British Virgin Islands, Winemakers Dinners, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Impact News

If you happen to own a hotel, restaurant or villa at a destination where tourism has dramatically dropped, you might want to talk with Mr. Ajit M. George, co-founder of Winemakers Dinners in the BVI.

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5 Stupid (and Expensive) Mistakes I Made on My European Trip

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: European Vacation, Ryanair, Travel Mistakes, Edreams, Travel Expert, Airlines Problems, Booking Problems, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, jetsetextra.com, Ticketing Nightmares, Mistakes When Traveling, Baltic Air, Healthy Living News

I figured that the trip was going to be cheap and easy. These two words, I have now learned, don't go together when trying to trek across the European Union on a budget.

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Paris: The Chateau for Celebrities

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Chateau Villette, Travel Expert, Olivia Decker, French Vacation, Paris Fashion Week, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Style News

Somewhere between the cocktails at George V and the Euro-pop music at The VIP Room, the couture chaos at fashion week got a bit overwhelming. Then I was invited to visit a 189-acre oasis.

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Top 8 Items To Make Your Travels Easier, Safer & Healthier

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Travel Items, Travel Expert, Rack Trap, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, La Fresh Travel Towelettes, Chic Buds, Jetset Extra, Flip Video, Travel Tips, Air Travel, Holiday Travel, Holiday News, Style News

I just got back from a grueling trip to Europe. After thousands of miles of travel, I have found some great items that have really helped me out.

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My Lunch With Nancy Pelosi and Her Seven Pieces of Wisdom

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Travel Expert, Ibm, Know Your Power, Nancy Pelosi, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Media News

I know one thing for certain; Pelosi was nowhere near Fashion Week. While others were chatting about the top must-haves for next season, Madame Speaker was generously giving me seven pieces of advice.

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Iran: My Biggest Regret

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Iran, Travel Expert, Music, Shams Ensemble, San Francisco, The Green Revolution, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, World News

In March, a few of my Persian friends from the band Shams Ensemble asked me to join them on their trip to Tehran.

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Uncovering Cuba

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Travel Expert, Cuba, Cuban Missile Crisis, Cuban Embargo, Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, World News

You can't put a price on freedom, and if you could, it would be worth more that $20 a month.

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