The Curated Travel Collection By Dorothy Holland

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I am celebrating my birthday this week and it is a tremendous joy that I have been sent birthday wishes from travel clie...
12/19/2024

I am celebrating my birthday this week and it is a tremendous joy that I have been sent birthday wishes from travel clients that have become friends over the years. When I began this journey, I hoped that friends would become client, but I never dreamed that the reverse would also become true. I also never expected to make so many friends among my colleagues. As this is, at its core, a sales-based profession, you would think that we would be rivals, or competitors, but instead my fellow advisers are my supporters, my cheerleaders, my collaborators, and my cherished friends.

To me, my birthday is about celebrating another year of getting to love and be loved by amazing people, so cheers to all of you! đŸ„‚

I am thankful for all of the joy you bring to me.

(Cake is from The Test Kitchen on board the Virgin Voyages ship the Scarlett Lady.)

Santa Social on the terrace of  Living Room at The Dewberry. Cookies for everyone,  Dickensian carolers, plus Santa hims...
12/16/2024

Santa Social on the terrace of Living Room at The Dewberry. Cookies for everyone, Dickensian carolers, plus Santa himself visited with all the children. Photos were complimentary with a donation to Neighbors Together,. The Dewberry is a favorite- Elegant & swanky in a genuine mid-century setting. It is home to one if my favorite roof-top bars in town, The Citrus Club.

2024 Christmas Cocktail Roundup Volume 1:Joyeux Noel, 39 Rue de Jean- 12/10 This is the absolute  favorite. I almost did...
12/15/2024

2024 Christmas Cocktail Roundup Volume 1:

Joyeux Noel, 39 Rue de Jean- 12/10 This is the absolute favorite. I almost didn’t order it because it had banana liqueur, I love bananas, but still. Glad I got it, it’s amazing.

The Figgy Pudding and the Santa’s Sleigh from Bourbon ‘n Bubbles- 9/10 Clever names, tasty cocktails, bubbles & mist added at least a point.

Festive cocktail with Spiced Rum, Coast Bar and Grill 8/10 It was tasty but not amazing. The presentation added at least three points. The ornament is hanging on my tree.

Apple Cider with Whiskey, Pop-up bar at Charleston Place- 7/10 I enjoyed it but it could have been warmer.

The last stop on our Charleston Christmas Adventure, at least this one, was at Circular Church for Jazz Vespers. This ha...
12/11/2024

The last stop on our Charleston Christmas Adventure, at least this one, was at Circular Church for Jazz Vespers. This happens on the second Sunday of every month but we always go in December to end our day and enjoy the melodious sound of Charlton Singleton’s trumpet.

The best part is that he and his beautiful wife give us a ride home and stay for supper. Holiday traditions with friends and family are the best. I hope that yours are filled with joy and laughter.

As soon as it was fully dark we hopped back onto our Razor scooters and zipped over to the College of Charleston (Go Cou...
12/11/2024

As soon as it was fully dark we hopped back onto our Razor scooters and zipped over to the College of Charleston (Go Cougars!) for the nightly light show.

At 5:30, the “snow” began to fall in Hutson Alley! It was a lovely sight and brought joy to children and adults alike. I...
12/10/2024

At 5:30, the “snow” began to fall in Hutson Alley! It was a lovely sight and brought joy to children and adults alike. It happens twice each night and there is hot cocoa for all guests served up from Charleston’s Smallest Bar. Because the Alley is privately owned, you can bring your adult beverages from the restaurants outside to enjoy the experience. Visits from Santa, a small Christmas market, and other fun happen on select nights.

Arriving early in Hutson Alley gave us the opportunity to get take-out from 39 Rue de Jean to enjoy in a prime spot befo...
12/10/2024

Arriving early in Hutson Alley gave us the opportunity to get take-out from 39 Rue de Jean to enjoy in a prime spot before the sun set and the snow fell. I ordered the pistachio-crusted quail and truffle fries, zipped over to Charleston’s Smallest Bar to get hot cocoa for two- one with peppermint schnapps- delivered to the bench, went back for the food, and we enjoyed it tremendously as dusk fell and the lights lit up the alley.

Of course, while on our day of Christmas cheer we strolled through the Christmas Market in Marion Square. This is also t...
12/09/2024

Of course, while on our day of Christmas cheer we strolled through the Christmas Market in Marion Square. This is also the home for the Charleston Farmer’s Market and countless festivals, big and small. It is right in the middle of the shopping & restaurant districts and adjacent to The College of Charleston. A great place to visit!

Visiting The Charleston Place during the holidays has been a tradition since the hotel opened in the 1980s. The giant Ch...
12/09/2024

Visiting The Charleston Place during the holidays has been a tradition since the hotel opened in the 1980s. The giant Christmas tree outside, the iconic train set, and the other decor throughout the ground floor shopping mall and restaurants are always worth the trip. More recent additions such as the forest of Christmas trees on the second floor, the visits from Santa, and especially the nightly “snowfall” keep us coming back. They have even added a pop-up bar serving holiday beverages for adults and kids. Hot apple cider with bourbon and winter spices for me, hot cocoa with whipped cream for Eudora.

The food trucks & tents at Second Sunday on King were spectacular. I will definitely try this at home.
12/09/2024

The food trucks & tents at Second Sunday on King were spectacular. I will definitely try this at home.

On the second Sunday of the month, the King Street shopping district is closed to vehicular traffic and the shops spill ...
12/09/2024

On the second Sunday of the month, the King Street shopping district is closed to vehicular traffic and the shops spill out into the street and vendors set up to sell everything imaginable. While it is always a great time, in December, it is especially festive and fun.

Hotel Bennett  is always on-point for the holidays. Visiting the life-sized gingerbread house for cocoa and cookies is a...
12/08/2024

Hotel Bennett is always on-point for the holidays. Visiting the life-sized gingerbread house for cocoa and cookies is a must do for us! The decorations are stunning and there is always something special going on, all year round but especially at Christmas.

Hutson Alley is all ready for the festivities tonight!
12/08/2024

Hutson Alley is all ready for the festivities tonight!

By the way, I asked, and Santa wants white chocolate chip & macadamia nut cookies this year. I am sure y’all will get ri...
12/08/2024

By the way, I asked, and Santa wants white chocolate chip & macadamia nut cookies this year. I am sure y’all will get right on that. đŸ€¶đŸ»

Never too old for a visit with Santa! Although appointments are recommended, we didn’t wait very long even as walk-ups. ...
12/08/2024

Never too old for a visit with Santa! Although appointments are recommended, we didn’t wait very long even as walk-ups. This is a complimentary experience thanks to Explore Charleston and the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. They are a drop-off site for Toys for Tots if you have a donation. The photo is also complimentary and only takes a few minutes.

Today is a day of holiday magic in the Holy City! Follow along to share in our day of adventure and joy. First stop is t...
12/08/2024

Today is a day of holiday magic in the Holy City! Follow along to share in our day of adventure and joy. First stop is the Visitor Center to see the Christmas Trees and possibly do a little shopping. This is also a good place to catch the free downtown shuttle that runs on a loop all day long.

Let’s talk about the most controversial subject of the season: Cranberry Sauce.Some people love the canned kind, whether...
11/27/2024

Let’s talk about the most controversial subject of the season: Cranberry Sauce.

Some people love the canned kind, whether whole berry or jellied, but others swear by homemade.

I am 1000% Team Homemade with a little orange zest and cinnamon.

What do you serve?

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