Vintage Vespas

ah Florence…6 things to do

Ah Florence… the city struts through history like it owns the place—because it does. Birthplace of the Renaissance, this Tuscan gem cradled Michelangelo, Dante, and da Vinci before they were cool. The Medici family practically invented power moves here, funding…

Venice Carnivale

Casanova Carnivale

Ah, Venice! The city of canals, romance, and pigeons who have clearly declared world domination as their goal. But come February 2025, the pigeons will be sharing the stage with something far more fabulous: Carnivale! That time of year when…

Sardinia

3 days in Sardegna/ Sardenia

I just love when friends offer to guest blog...here is some more great inspiration from my dear friend Dori Christie... a weekend in Sardinia...  It was time to leave Firenze (aka Florence) for a few days of vacation from vacation.…

Four Fabulous Events I Want to Experience in 2025…Care to Join me?

I’m a wing it kinda girl…buying one-way tickets and booking hotels the day of…it usually works out…and when it doesn’t it makes for a story (though not necessarily a great one). I advise clients not to fill every moment…allow for…

Borgobrufa Spa Resort

best bed: Borgobrufa Spa Resort, Torgiano, Italy

After staying at Borgobrufa I finally ‘get’ European Spa culture…and my life will never be the same. This is the most wonderful way to spend a long weekend, and this is the most wonderful place to spend it (only 15…

San Clemente, Kempinski, Venice

best bed: San Clemente Palace, Kempinski, Venice, Italy

Venice is a city I love but often hate to visit…the crowds are legendary; the heat can be unbearable. Sam Clemente Palace to the rescue. Located on its own private island, this ever so luxurious hotel is a haven from…