Beth Rosen, Author at boomfluent

5 -Star Luxury My Top 5 Needs

July 15, 2014 by Beth Rosen Leave a Comment

If you have been thinking of spending some extra money to stay at a luxury five-star hotel. Do it!, you deserve to be spoiled, live in luxury, and have your needs met before you even know that you need anything.

Les Sources de Caudalie, located among the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a Graves great growth, was established in 1999.

Les Sources de Caudalie- France

I have come up with my list of 5 areas that I feel set different hotels apart, and make the experience even that much better. It’s pretty simple for the top hotels to do, and it’s the small attention to details and service that have made the difference to me.

Esperanza Cabo San Lucas Mexico

Of course there are certain things that some five-star hotels can offer that others can’t based on location, time of year, and staff.

Here are some of the things that easily enhance the experience that I notice right away, and really set the tone of luxury and attention to detail that you should expect.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL FIRENZE Bathroom

Bathroom

Let’s start with the bathroom. Do they have two sinks? Also they should have that simple little lighted make-up mirror a good sign if they do. Also a scale is something I have come to expect, 2 warm cozy robes, slippers (sometimes found in the closet), Q-tips, cotton pads, lip balm, body wash, nail care items, sewing kit, bottled water, loads of extra cozy towels, soaps, body wash shampoos, conditioner, body cream, real décor silver, glass items in the bathroom, and a double shower head. A must is a real hairdryer, extra combs and now they even have small airline size plastic bags that you can take home your unused items.

Le Meurice has been ranked among the most elegant hotels in the world

Le Meurice Paris

Closet

In the closet I like to find extra hangers wood ones that actual come off the racks, they should also have many soft cloth hangers, extra pillows, extra warm cozy blankets, and yes I like to find a iron, and extra luggage rack. How great is it to have a safe that’s actually large enough for my laptop and a safe that has plugs in it – excellent!

The Minibar and refrigerator

It’s great to find fresh and healthy items these days in your room, so hotels will have some cheese and fruit waiting for you. In the minibar some healthy items are a big plus and a nice selection of sweet and salty items. Coffee makers stocked with the right condiments and extra tea, coffee.

Wynn Las Vagas

Concierge & Staff

Above all the hotel staff can make or break your experience. A concierge who knows how to communicate, is helpful, and offers great suggestions is worth their weight in gold. Anyone who comes into your room, from housekeeping in the day, to the room turndown service at night. Bellhops, maintenance personal, room service servers, those who are warm and friendly bring comfort and value to your stay.

Other Amenities

The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Round the clock room service, laundry service, 24 hour fitness center with water, towels, magazine, and juice.

http://magazine.fourseasons.com/immersive-travel/signature-sleep

Four Seasons Magazine

The Grand Del Mar San Diego

A few more of my top choices —

Villa D Este Via Regina 40 Lake Como Cernobbio CO 22012 Italy 1-855-201-7819

Grand Hotel Timeo Teatro Greco 59, 98039 Taormina, Italy

Four Seasons Hotels Nevis,Florence,Haulalai,Chicago, New York, Whistler

Hotel Le Meurice Paris, France

The Peninsula Hotels – Chicago, Beverly Hills

St. Regis Florence – The Grand Hotel

Feel free to contact me on Twitter @BethRosen

and next week I will be covering each hotel in more detail.

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Ooh La La – Enjoy Bastille Day all Month

July 14, 2014 by Beth Rosen Leave a Comment

Ooh la la did you miss Bastille Day?

I’m a horrible mom – not because I missed Bastille Day, it’s because I made my youngest child stick in his French classes for 8 years. Well, I needed to insure that if he ever had an opportunity to go study abroad, that the deck would be stacked in his favor and that he might wind up in France.

Have you been to France? If you know me, you know I love love love Paris, and almost anything French. This past semester my son did get to study in France, (because he did speak French) he studied in Paris and lived in the Bastille District. Since today is Bastille Day – we can all celebrate a bit…

“The July Column (Colonne de Juillet) which commemorates the events of the July Revolution (1830) stands at the center of the square – Bastille prison stood until the ‘Storming of the Bastille’ and its subsequent physical destruction between 14 July 1789 and 14 July 1790 during the French Revolution”

Why celebrate Bastille Day? The colors are easy, red, white, and blue. July 14th is often thought of as France’s Independence Day. I want to encourage you to at least if even just for today, do something, try something French inspired. Maybe grab a croissant, a macaroon, a sip of champagne for lunch, wear red, white, and blue, say a French word or even just think of the Eiffel Tower there you did it! It’s great to feel connected.

Want to feel even more connected, how about a taste of some delectable French fare? Near Chicago? Lucky you!. Take a step inside the Pierrot Gourmet at The Peninsula Chicago. The French inspired decor warmed the atmosphere and simple elegant Red, White, and Blue touches set the mood. For me, it did bring my mind and senses back to my most resent visit to Paris. In the front is a display case deliciously looking pastry classics.

I spotted Macaroons, Tri Color Éclairs and other tasty looking deliclies.

Go try “All Things French” When I heard that The Peninsula Chicago was hosting a celebration to celebrate the hotel opening in Paris this year I was excited to check it out, my blogging pal @mjtam invited me to join her. Below are some of the items you can have this month. It’s so worth it and Ooh La La..enjoy

Salad Lyonnaise from Pierrot Gourmet, The Peninsula Chicago’s street-level European-style café

Short Rib “Bourgignon” as a part of this month’s menu

Tarte Tatin

Flan Parisien

Bouchot Mussels
Bastille Day menu will be available through August 14.

We were treated to mouthwatering tastes from the selection this month. You should try to stop over and taste some of what is being offered in Pierrot Gourmet, I’m going to be there next week with my “French” speaking son, I can’t wait to get back and have some more items. Let me know what you try at The Peninsula Chicago’s street-level European-style café and bistro

Exceptional service, luxury beyond your expectations, and toss in some French Flavor…ohh laa laa. Having just recently stayed at the Beverly Hills Peninsula along with a past visit to the Hong Kong property I can tell you the attention to detail and service will dazzle and delight you.

“To celebrate the opening of The Peninsula Paris in August 2014, The Peninsula Hotels invite you to enjoy a worldwide celebration of “All Things French” at each the hotel locations. To revel in “All Things French” at The Peninsula Chicago, experience French-centric Wine Dinners, French Afternoon Tea, a brasserie-inspired menu, specialty Spa treatments and more.”

http://chicago.peninsula.com/en/special-offers/celebrate-all-things-french

I was invited to sample the Bastille Day menu at The Peninsula Chicago. I was not financially compensated and all opinions expressed are my own.

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Join Erin-Palinski-Wade of “Belly Fat For Dummies” As We Chat About The Top Ways To Fight Belly Fat For Bathingsuit Season #DiabetesChat

May 14, 2014 by Beth Rosen Leave a Comment

Now that summer is finally here, our winter coats can be tucked away until next winter. While we have waited for this weather forecast for what seems like forever, our bodies may not be so ready for bathingsuit season. That is why I will be co-hosting a twitter party with the author of “Belly Fat Diet for Dummies” with Erin-Palinksi Wade this Thursday at 12pmEST. You will not want to miss this 1 hour online discussion as we discuss “Top Ways to Fight Belly Fat for Bathingsuit Season”. We will also be giving away 3 copies of “Belly Fat Diet for Dummies” during the chat. Please make sure you are following me, @bethrosen, @CDiabetsmag, and Erin @DietExpertNJ and don’t forget to use the #DiabetesChat in your tweets!

This very important discussion is co-sponsored by CDiabetes.com Costco Healthy Living with Diabetes Magazine. Have you checked out the Spring Issue? You will find great recipes, expert advice and healthy living tips. Even though I personally don’t have diabetes, I know plenty of people that do!

Whether you know somebody trying to get rid of belly fat or maybe even trying to find new ways to fight diabetes, please join this very important discussion. Don’t worry, you can join in from wherever you are because this discussion will be on twitter. If you plan to join us, please send out this tweet so we can start following you too!

Join me on 5/15 at 12pm EST for #DiabetesChat w/@DietExpertNJ: “Top Ways to Fight Belly Fat for Bathingsuit Season #DiabetesChat”#DiabetesChat

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Checking out the very cool – Vertigo Sky Lounge

January 19, 2014 by Beth Rosen Leave a Comment

A very cool view of Chicago

A Warm View On A Cold Chicago Night Keeping warm

Come get a stunning view of Chicago, sit near the warm fireplace, experience excellent bartenders, hear spot on music, meet, mix and mingle with 100 very “cool” people you don’t know yet, all this while standing outside in this frozen winter weather. This weekend even though the temp was 18 degrees outside @MJtam from #ChicagonisatLive and I were invited to check out the Vertigo Sky Lounge – Ice Bar, an indoor and outdoor bar at the Dana Hotel.

I knew it would be freezing in the Chicago Winter sense; I was pleased to see how sizzling this experience was, with a cocktail party feel, and a warm mix of people it was the place to be. At my Boomfluent age I love when I uncover a “hot” spot to hang with my coolest friend’s.

Even a boomer can be cool

When you enter and if your lucky you might be able to grab off the rack one of warm comfy fleece blankets to wrap around yourself and keep you cozy while enjoy the drinks from the Ice Bar.

The warmth of the fire pit was enough to keep us toasty as we sipped some of the balmy warming drinks. I loved the Hotti Toddy, and adult hot chocolate. I enjoyed the vibe and seeing the city view from this venue is not to be missed.

The warmth of a Firepit – the beauty of Chicago City View

This ice bar features a frozen bar, fireplace, sofa and sculptures all carved into great designs.

The walls and seating are made of ice. Beautiful and shinning is the ice bar with a frozen Ice “Luge Drinking” station where they pour the shot of choice through the ice sculpture into your mouth. That will warm you up.

Warm and toasty and just in time for winter, my drink of the night was the Hottie Toddy is a classic drink that will warm you up.

Here is a recipe of this warm cocktail you can try at home. Feel free to use the tea that you like most. Many black and green teas mix well with the sweetness of the honey and lemon.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Ingredients:

1 oz brandy, whiskey, or rum.
1 Tbsp honey
1/4 lemon
1 cup hot water

1 tea bag

Preparation:

Coat the bottom of a mug with honey, or add to a paper warm drink cup
Add the liquor and the juice of the lemon quarter.
On the side, heat water in a tea kettle and add the tea bag to make hot tea.

Pour the steaming tea into the glass and stir.

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News – One Million Jamba Juice Smoothie or Juice Giveaway

January 19, 2014 by Beth Rosen Leave a Comment

Did you make a New Year resolution to try to eat or snack healthy?

New Years Resolution #5 Snack Healthy

Give yourself a chance to try a healthy mid-day healthy snack, or give your kids a chance to make a healthy after school snack choice with The Jamba Juice One Million Free Smoothies or Juices Give Away.

Do you cringe when kids choose their own after school snacks?
We try to model the right choices, when our children are young we can control the snacks, an apple, a healthy cookie option, yogurt, but then the unexpected happens they get invited to go to little Johnny’s house and his mom servers some amazingly delicious but unacceptable unhealthy dreaded treat.
Do you hope that once the kids get a chance to pick their own after school snacks they will make healthy choices?

Kale-ribbean Breeze
10g Protein

I found that introducing them to Jamba Juice was very empowering, they could choose one of the pre-made combinations or change the flavors up to fit their tastes.
You can stick to your New Year resolution and snack healthy too – try for free!
I was pleasantry surprised to lean that you can now get Fresh-squeeze juice made with carrot, orange, kale, pineapple, beets, cucumber, ginger just to name a few. Now is a great time to go and try them. Jamba Juice is doing a One Million Free Smoothies or Juices Give Away till they give away one million. You can go in every day and try a new one. What a great way to introduce you kids to some new choices and combinations they may have never ever tired.
Now that my kids are grown and I still have a few in colleges I was interested to learn about the Jamba Juice One Million Free Smoothies or Juices Give Away. You will need to get an Isis Mobile Wallet, but you can download that free app and receive one small smoothie or 12 oz juice per day until Jamba Juice gives away one million.

Carrot Orange Fusion – Kale-ribbean Breeze

Still concerned about the amount of sugar in your smoothie?
I have to admit I was concerned about the amount of sugars and such that could sneak into some of those juices smoothies. Recently I attended an event to learn about how Jamba Juice is offering even more healthy conscious choices.
Whole Food Nutrition Smoothies – these blended choices offer you whole food nutrition – you can hold out any ingredients you don’t want and they serve up a sure to satisfy healthy option. You can hold any of the ingredients out – I chose to have them dairy free, and they still tasted great.

“Carrot Orange Fusion™ Smoothie
Behold, the smoothie of the future: fresh-squeezed orange juice blended with whole fresh carrots. Add in some bananas, mangos, chia seeds, soy milk and nonfat Greek yogurt and there’s enough Vitamins A and C here to power a small city. Powering your day will be easy.

Kale-ribbean Breeze..Are we sharing the same dream? I hope so, because this is the one where the mangos, passion fruit-mango juice, chia seeds and nonfat Greek yogurt give you all that protein. Then that full cup of kale hands you the energy to make this dream a reality.”

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Do you see what I see NYC

December 18, 2013 by Beth Rosen Leave a Comment

Next time you visit the Big Apple – New York City – as you hurry off to see the sights, a show, grab a meal, why not take a look at some of the things around you. This city is filled with wonderful opportunities to do just that. I also just had so much fun asking people on the street to snap a few of these photos. Have some fun snap, share and post your photos – and keep looking around.

A bite of the big apple

Where can I buy those

Where should I start?

Struck by a good idea

: Don’t love these shoes – so you?

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NYC Back & White Cookie Style – love it too

December 18, 2013 by Beth Rosen Leave a Comment

NYC is known for black and white cookies – so I decided to grab a cookie and scout around for some fashion inspired by these little sweets. Also in my search I was not allowed to find anything that would cost more than a few cookies. Look, I found these little dresses all under $25.00. Cute, and will not break the bank, can hide it if you had a few cookies, and easy to wash and wear.