Mike’s Reef: Aruba’s (Secret) Snorkeling Paradise
May 23rd, 2013 | by Charu Suri
“These are the best snorkeling waters on the entire island,” Capt. Anthony Hagedoorn assured us, as he and his men
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How Makerbot Is Impacting the Travel Industry
May 21st, 2013 | by Charu Suri
When I first heard about Makerbot, the creators of the first affordable 3D printer, I certainly did not think about
How Turkish Airlines is Upping the Luxury Flying Experience (a Q&A)
May 18th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
Like a screen siren waiting for her big Hollywood moment, Turkish Airlines wants to be noticed. And with the airline’s
Luxury Travel Network Weekend Reads
May 17th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
The end of a week means sitting back, relaxing with a glass of champagne (or your beverage of choice) and
Five Cultural Gems to Discover in Massachusetts
May 15th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
Steeped in history and filled with establishments that run the gamut from artisanal to farm to table, Massachusetts has the
Fleurir: Georgetown’s Artisanal Chocolate Paradise
May 13th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
Situated on the corner of a genteel, tree-lined street in Georgetown, Fleurir is an artisanal chocolate store that I found
Most Extravagant Spa Treatments from around the World
May 12th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
Spa treatments are some of the greatest pleasures you can give any mom, but here are a few that go
At Last, Complete Flight Transparency While Booking Airfares
May 10th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
We’ve all been there: purchasing the least expensive flight ticket and hoping that you haven’t been charged an arm and
Reading List Homework on Vacation
May 9th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
For many people, going on vacation without a good book to read just doesn’t feel right. Having the right page-turner
An Ode to Trinidad’s Temples and the Human Spirit
May 6th, 2013 | by Charu Suri
“You’re not going to be able to visit every temple on this island,” chuckles Nick, my guide around Trinidad. “There
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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