In Washington’s Omni Shoreham Hotel, Old-World Glamor with Modern Charm
June 16th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
“Only valet parking,” the concierge beamed at us as we arrived at the Omni Shoreham hotel. I was a bit
Luxury Travel Network Weekend Reads
June 15th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
Our bi-monthly luxury travel network reads continue with some gems from around the world. Here’s what we have been indulging
The Best Place to Find Japanese Style Coffee in New York City
June 13th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
While the Japanese are certainly famous for their green teas and tea ceremonies, they can be passionate about their coffee
Niagara Falls, Off the Beaten Path
June 11th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
My trusty companion and I chose to take the train to Niagara, United States, over a few other transportation options,
It’s All About “Search”: Terry Jones, Founder of Travelocity, on Innovation
June 8th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
In a worldwide survey of adults born after 1982, results found only 26 percent of their bosses are doing enough
Cultural Kids Camps from Around the World
June 6th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
Kids camps these days are far from those places in which you can exchange your kid for a few hours
Bloggers’ Take on TBEX Toronto
June 4th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
The Travel Bloggers’ Exchange hosted its first 2013 conference in Toronto, Canada this past weekend, with several keynote speakers and
Why Traveling with Young Kids is a Great Idea
May 29th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
My baby’s eyes perk up as we finish our terse walk and arrive at the familiar white door with gold
A Memorial View of Washington D.C.
May 27th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
The sun blazed on Washington D.C.’s popular Mall, as though it had perfected its job description for our walk. We
Drink, Eat and Get Spiritual at Santa Fe’s Hotel St. Francis
May 25th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
At first I thought I was in Italy: the pristine marble lobby with several giant candles in front of a
About Me
Charu Suri
Butterfly Diary is an online magazine, with stories on how travel can transform one's outlook. Charu left a career in Investment Banking to pursue her passions -- travel and writing-- several years ago and has not looked back since. A full time freelance writer and Social Media consultant, she loves to pen her journeys in the following beats: affordable luxury destinations, culture, vegetarian food and the digital community. As a new mom, she'll be paying a lot more attention to kid-friendly places. Her husband, Matthew Minucci, takes most of the photos found on the site and soon Baby Erika will be making several appearances in her travel posts!
AFAR Ambassador Recommendations
- America's Longest and Highest Steam Operated Train
- The Grateful Dead Through the Eyes of Banksy
- Hiking at Night in Rib Mountain State Park
- A Luxury Gem in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
- Snoeshoeing through the Nine Mile Forest in Wausau, Wisconsin
- The Place Where the Fortune Cookie was Invented
- An Idyllic Cottage to Stay on The Big Island
- The Best Place in the World for Indoor Bird Watching
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