When it comes to the world’s most sought after Christmas holiday destinations, the festive charm of cities like London, Paris, Vienna and New York City certainly can’t be beat. But have you ever considered Toronto, Canada for a holiday getaway? We hadn’t either, until we were visiting my parents in Erie, Pennsylvania in December a […]
Hotel La Gemma: Luxury in the Heart of Florence
Hotel La Gemma is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel set in a former 19th-century palazzo steps away from Piazza della Republica and with Duomo views. You really can’t get more in-the-mix with the Ponte Vecchio, Duomo and Piazza della Signoria all steps away from Hotel La Gemma. But not to worry, the hustle and bustle […]
10 Things to Do in San Gimignano
Tuscany is known for its dramatic landscapes and hilltop towns. Quite literally the embodiment of Tuscan hilltop towns, San Gimignano is the one that simply must be on your Tuscany itinerary. Known as Italy’s Medieval Manhattan with its skyline of fourteen stone towers rising dramatically from the Tuscan countryside, San Gimignano is a unique sight […]
5 Tips for Viewing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
It’s been a tradition for my mom and me to meet in New York City during the holidays for over a decade now. We’d shop and sip eggnog lattes at Starbucks, see the Rockettes’ famous high kicks in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and admire the massive glittering tree in Rockefeller Center as skaters glided […]
Domaine de Rochevilaine: Luxe Seaside Escape in Brittany
With its’ pretty coastal villages, more islands and islets than you can count, delectable seafood and dazzling light, Morbihan is said to be the pearl of Southern Brittany. And undoubtedly a jewel of Morbihan is the Domaine de Rochevilaine on the tip of Pen Lan, a destination in an of itself. A remarkable little hamlet […]
Traveling with Your Dog: The Ultimate Guide to Dog Travel Tips
You might assume that traveling with your dog is extremely difficult, if not impossible. Or that it’s costly. But these days more people are bringing their dogs along on vacations, and thanks to that growing trend it’s easier than ever to travel with a dog. In fact, a survey by American Pet Products Association (APPA) […]
What to Pack: African Safari Packing List
Packing for an African safari is vastly different than packing for just about any other trip, and it’s often a challenge for first time safari goers. Not only do most safari goers have weight restrictions on bush flights (a typical weight restriction is 15 kilograms or 33 pounds total per person, including camera equipment and […]
A Local’s Take on the Best Restaurants in Bordeaux
Bordeaux’s revitalization is more than new tourism initiatives, the sprawling La Cité du Vin and a city that has been awakened like a shiny new diamond emerging from under the black soot. The city long had a reputation for a sub par food scene; one that certainly didn’t match with top notch wines in the […]
8 Must-Visit European Ski Resorts for Your Next Ski Getaway
Though the cold winter rain in Europe can drive us bonkers, secretly and way, way deep down we’re excited. Rain in the fall and winter means it’s snowing in the mountains and we can’t wait to be schussing in the shadow of Mont Blanc, sipping wine at après-ski bars and indulging on five-star fondue. Before […]
Tips for Driving Iceland’s Ring Road in Winter
One of the greatest adventures in Iceland has long been to embark on a road trip around the Ring Road. Iceland’s Ring Road, or Route 1 as it’s officially known, circles around the island for 1,339 kilometers (832 miles) and connects many of the best attractions in Iceland. For most of its length, it is two […]
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