Ah, Paris. The City of Light, romance, baguettes, and enough wine to fuel even the most overzealous sommelier. But what if you’ve seen all the landmarks, Instagrammed the Eiffel Tower from every possible angle, and consumed your body weight in…
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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.…
Barcelona: 6 things to do
Ah Barcelona…capital of Catalonia, older than Rome, home of Europe’s largest football (soccer for North Americans) stadium. Myth has it the city was founded by Hercules. 22 times bigger than NY’s Central Park, Barcelona’s Parc de Collserola is the largest…
best bed: Le Coucou, Meribel, France
I arrived at this gem of a hotel, deep in the French Alps (about two hours from Lyon, 1 ½ from Geneva,) completely worn out. I’d been at a hectic four-day trade show. Two days later, I left a new…
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…
best bed: Maison Albar Le Vendome, Paris, France
A little hotel with a big history and a perfect location in the heart of the 9th, Maison Albar Le Vendome is a wonderful place to stay. The building was constructed during the Revolution to house a drapier’s shop. Even…