Croatia & Montenegro: All Along the Adriatic

MONTENEGRO– Wild Beauty (UNESCO: Kotor) It takes a few flight connections to get to some of the wonderful, newly formed countries of the former Yugoslavia along the Adriatic coast, but it most certainly is worth the trip! We started in gorgeous Montenegro where we overcame our jet lag at the sleek and luxurious Regent Porto Montenegro overlooking …

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Southern Italy: Puglia and Basilicata

What a glorious region of Italy to discover! For those who have been to Italy multiple times and would like to get off the beaten path, the heel of Italy awaits! First stop was to Puglia, on the Southern Adriatic coast. This is a magical and authentic destination full of Italians and Europeans enjoying the beaches …

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PERU: An Epic Family Adventure

My husband and I hiked the Inca trail over a decade ago, and throughout that experience I dreamed of not IF, but WHEN we would return with our children! I challenge you to float to the end of these images - each experience tops the last! Let me know when I can help craft your …

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Loving the Lowcountry in South Carolina!

Montage Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton South Carolina Montage Palmetto Bluff has always been one of my favorite resorts in the country with its prized location on 22,000 acres on the May River. When I last visited the property, it was under the management of the fabulous Auberge Hotels and Resorts and was called the Inn at Palmetto …

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Italy with Relais & Chateaux

Living la Vita Local in Italy with Relais & Chateaux

London Calling!

London Calling!  (Again, and again, and again!)  - The city is so easy to get to from everywhere - I guess that is why it is home to Greenwich Meantime, but more importantly it just never gets old! There are a dozen fabulous neighborhoods that will make for a merry time exploring London and there …

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South African Soujourn: Cape Town and the Peninsula, Stellenbosch, and Sabi Sands

I had the privilege of escorting the top 25 customers and their spouses of a major corporation on a 10 day trip to South Africa! It was a fabulous group and the experience for everyone was beyond stellar. I am happy to share some of the superb comments we received from the attendees below. Cape …

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Colombia, oh what a delightful surprise!

Colombia has been on my mind for years simply because I have so many Colombian friends, and every time I meet a Colombian my impression is always so positive. In general, the Colombian disposition is highly upbeat, personable, and always fun. What I like to call “good people!" With decades of drug cartel violence and …

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New Orleans – Laizzes les bon temps Rouler!

New Orleans is truly all about letting the good times roll, and roll, and roll! If you have not been back in a while, now may be the time as there is no place quite like it. Even if you decide to avoid the grit of Bourbon Street, the French quarter has so many streets …

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Tuscany by Ferrari

I had the distinct pleasure of escorting 18 couples on a trip we lovingly called "Tuscany by Ferrari." We started at the boutique and swank, JK Place hotel in Florence located overlooking Santa Maria Novella - the piazza and the church.  Service is here is so personalized and spot on, it will be hard to …

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