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Should you take a villa vacation?
Whether it’s at the city or beach, a villa vacation has many appeals over conventional hotels and resorts.
A French river cruise through Burgundy and Provence
A French river cruise many be one of the most enjoyable and economical ways to see Provence and Burgundy.
Yakitori Tori Shin: A chunk of authentic Japan in New York
If you can’t get to Japan, an authentic dinner at Yakitori Tori Shin may be the next best thing.
World’s Best Breakfasts: Corn Pancakes at Hotel Matilda
In the search for the world’s best breakfasts, the corn pancakes at Hotel Matilda are a winner! When traveling, some variations on familiar recipes are so memorable that you want to make them at home. The corn pancakes (Pancakes de Elote) we tasted at Hotel Matilda in San Miguel de Allende fell in that category. They…
What is a Lyonnaise bouchon?
When in Lyon, France, don’t miss the unique experience of dining at an authentic Lyonnaise Bouchon. This is only one of many reasons why Lyon is considered the gastronomic capital of France…
Lunch on top of the Eiffel Tower: Tourist trap or experience of a lifetime?
On Trip Advisor, the crowds are split about whether or not to dine at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Here’s our experience.
Villa Ida: An unforgettable family-style cooking lesson in Sorrento
When visiting Sorrento, take advantage of this unique culinary experience at Villa Ida… With dramatic cliffs overlooking the Bay of Naples and striking architecture, Sorrento has numerous hotels, cafes, restaurants, and shops that seem to woo tourists. It’s also a popular port for cruise ships. If you are interested in food, you’ll want to savor…
Girlfriend Getaways: Sun, sand and sisterhood
Girlfriend getaways allow travelers time away without life’s baggage LOS CABOS, Mexico — Nonstop laughter resounded from the round table of nine seated in the corner of a fine-dining restaurant at an all-inclusive resort. To further pique my curiosity, each woman had a brightly colored silk flower pinned in her hair. I couldn’t resist approaching…
The Hotel Arts Barcelona: A room with a view—and much more
With a façade of exposed glass and steel that climbs 44 stories high, the five-star Hotel Arts Barcelona is the tallest building in this capital city of Catalonia.
Cruising Italian-Style on the MSC Yacht Club
The Yacht Club, MSC Divina’s “ship within a ship,” is targeted to cruisers who prefer an intimate, small ship experience, without having to give up the amenities available on larger vessels.
On Travel Writing: Announcement of 2012 North American Travel Journalists Association Awards
Yesterday, the winners of the 21st North American Travel Journalists Association Awards competition were announced, celebrating “the best of the best” among travel writers, photographers, video journalists, and bloggers from the United States, Canada, Mexico and other countries. While I feel blessed to have found my next career after the age of 50, travel writing is…
Why you NEED to make to make More Time to Travel
If you’re looking for one more reason (excuse) to make more time to travel, think about your health. A recent article in Prevention Magazine reminds readers of data from the Framingham Heart Study, which found that women who didn’t take vacations (fewer than one every six years) were at eight times higher risk of developing…
Crystal Symphony: Better Than Ever
Many luxury travelers are skeptical about taking cruise vacations. They associate cruises with mediocre, calorific buffet food; cramped, ill-designed cabins; hoards of people with lines at every turn; not being able to get off the beaten path; and being nickeled and dimed for extras. If you are cruise avoidant, a voyage on the Crystal Symphony will dispel any such misgivings.
Three posh vacation villas in Jamaica
A one-week stay at a five-star, professionally staffed villa in Jamaica doesn’t come cheap –especially during high season, which runs from mid-December to mid-April. But the costs of a sybaritic experience can be whittled down substantially when it’s split among one or more families, or a tribe of friends. Each of these exceptional properties is uniquely steeped in history, offering privacy, security, luxury amenities and great views.
London Layover: An Oasis of Serenity at Sofitel London Heathrow
For travelers facing early morning departures, late evening arrivals, or long layovers, the Sofitel London Heathrow, located right at the airport, is the perfect place to relax and de-stress. Rooms can be booked for overnight stays or for day stays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Alternatively, weary travelers can while away a few hours…
Child-free cruising: How to avoid cruises with too many children
This post may not be politically correct so forgive me. Generally, I’m not a child-averse person but I have to be honest. Like many travelers over 50, unless I’m traveling with my own kids or with my own grandchildren (which I’m not yet blessed to have), I prefer a sedate, relaxing cruise without the patter…
Guest Post: A grownup girlfriend getaway to the Beverly Hills Hotel
If you are in the vicinity of Los Angeles/Hollywood, go all out for a night or two at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. Expensive? Yes. But the service and ambience makes it worth every piece of gold you have to sell to get there. Cut corners on dining and forget spa services, but treat yourself to this A-list experience once in your life.
Google Search: My favorite travel companion
Accessible by computer or smart phone, a Google search is one of my favorite travel companions (except for some humans, of course). Beyond researching destinations, tours, attractions, hotels and transportation, you can use the Google search engine in a variety of ways. Here are some shortcuts: Check weather: You’re preparing for a trip to Zagreb, Croatia, and…
California couple trades their home for more time to travel
Lynne and Tim Martin were serious about carving out more time to travel so last year they took the bull by the horns: They sold their house in Cambria, California, stowed their stuff in a 10×15 storage unit, and made arrangements to live for a month or two at a time at furnished apartments and…
The Cube: A nomadic, one-off, pop-up feast for the senses
Finding paradise at The Cube atop the Royal Opera House in Stockholm After a wait of several minutes, the doors of a no-frills construction elevator open precisely at noon. We enter the metal-framed box that scales the outside rear of the Royal Opera House (Kungliga Operan) of Stockholm, transporting us from the street to our rooftop…
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