With its laid-back island French seaside chic vibe, I refer to Ile de Re as the Nantucket of France!
Category: Foodie
The Costa Brava: From the Coast to the Countryside of Catalunya
The Costa Brava or "Wild Coast" is an incredibly gorgeous stretch of coast in the Catalunyan province of Spain easily reached 90 minutes north of Barcelona and runs all the way to the French border. The area is famous for stunning beach hiking trails and miles of cycling through vineyards and medieval villages. With the …
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Santa Fe: A Girl’s Trip to America’s Oldest Capitol
Santa Fe is a bustling melting pot of Spanish and Native American culture that attracts artists, foodies, culture-seekers, nature-lovers, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone wanting to soak up an incredibly special part of America. My fabulous group of travel companions on this trip were a bunch of besties who have remained impossibly close since working together …
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Etereo: A new Auberge Resort in the Riviera Maya
Those that know me well, know that I have a love affair with Mexico and always have. I drove around the country as an 18 year old in a VW Bug with my best friend, I lived there in the early 90s opening a luxury hotel, I hosted 32 people in Mexico for my 50th …
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Madrid: Sophisticated & Authentic
Madrid has always been one of my favorite European capitals, and no, not because of the name! 🙂 Madrid is elegant, sophisticated, understated, and authentic. It does not get as much fanfare as Barcelona, which is perhaps one reason it has been able to maintain its poise and grace despite the pressures of over-tourism in …
Osteria Francescana: Memories of a Meal at the Number One Restaurant in the World
Have you ever traveled somewhere literally just for a meal? Many food-centric travelers make pilgrimages to try a coveted restaurant whether it be a two seat sushi dive in a Tokyo subway station, a Michelin starred food stall in a Singaporean hawker market, a destination restaurant where absolutely everything is cooked over fire in Patagonia, or to a number one-rated restaurant in the world be in in Copenhagen, or in Girona, or in this case Modena.
Los Cabos: It just keeps getting better!
Los Cabos may be the most luxurious destination in the Americas. Can you name any resort destination that has more top luxury brands than Los Cabos?
The Point: An Historic Great Camp on Saranac Lake
The Point is one of those legendary places known for decades of spoiling and pampering in-the-know jet setters seeking to go off the grid. The Point boasts a Forbes Five-Star setting and service, Relais & Chateaux cuisine, charm, and character, and the rustic, laid-back vibe of an Adirondacks Great Camp. The 11 cozy lake-side cabins, …
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CHARMING CHARLESTON!!
Each time I manage to travel back to Charleston, I ask myself "What took so long?" and each time I leave, I make a mental note to get back soon. Besides the history, the gardens, the people, the charm, I absolutely adore Charleston's HOSPITALITY!
Unbelievable UTAH!!!
Utahs National Parks have got to be some of America's most beautiful!! Incredibly scenic, each one of the 5 National Parks in Utah, offer mind-blowing geological formations and more active adventures than a week allows.