It is true, just about everything is PUREfect in Switzerland. The air is invigoratingly fresh, the water crystal clear, the trains strictly punctual, and just about all facets of life appear very well organized. The goal of this trip was to discover the perfect alpine ski holiday for my clients who love to ski but …
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Whatever your impressions of Cancun are, there is a new player in town and for the sophisticated traveler, not to be missed! Nizuc is a sleek and unique resort that has recently opened not more than 10 minutes from the Cancun airport on a quiet bay with the Cancun hotel zone nearby yet a million …
Having traveled to 60 countries, but never the Dominican Republic, I knew that I would need to get there sooner or later to see what it was all about. Yes, the destination is widely known for mass-market holidays, affordable flights, and all-inclusive resorts that all seem to come from the same recipe. My mission on …
Just back from a visit to glorious Palm Beach. This place is always so delightful - easy to get to, easy airport close to where you want to be, and a great vibe. Yes, everyone is impeccably dressed and you always see three generations enjoying each others company, but Palm Beach is also a …
I know instantly when a place has changed me: I feel an unexplained tinge of melancholy at the end of a journey. As I rode along the aptly named “Ruta del Fin del Mundo” (The Route to the End of the World) for the 5 hour drive back to the closest commercial airport in Punta …
Without doubt one of my top favorite cities in Europe! Always great energy, spectacular food, bold art and architecture, wonderful places to stay, and any city on a beach gets my vote - the best of all worlds! Barcelona also has some of the best food markets in the world. Though many travelers love La …
Rioja Spanish Wine Region– All I can say is wonderful value and delicious wines. We decided to stop through for a few days whilst driving from San Sebastian to Barcelona. The Rioja region is certainly the “sweetheart” region of Spanish red wines. Strategically placed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, the Rioja region produces the …
I am not sure how gorging on some of the best food in the world and throwing on a bikini to ride some of the largest waves in the Atlantic co-exist, but San Sebastian certainly makes you want to do it all! Certainly, the crescent shaped main beach, La Concha, is the signature San Sebastian …
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White washed buildings, Moorish Architecture, Sun-Filled days and produce, Flamenco, bulls and horses, tapas and sherry. Sevilla is a wonderfully charming based to explore Andalusia and its historic neighboring cities of Granada, Cordoba, Ronda, Jerez de la Frontera. It has a character all of its own and can be a great twin with a shorter …
Mallorca, in Spain's Balearics, is a large island with tiny towns, gorgeous estates and farms, and very sophisticated restaurants featuring the islands bountiful produce and seafood. The rural country-side together paired with the chic maritime life-style check all the boxes for a fantastic holiday destination! Just an hour flight from Barcelona and with one of …