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Palazzo Comunale, Piazza Maggiore, Bologna (Credit: Andrew Levine)

DESTINATIONS

Bologna in Winter? 8 Reasons We Say YES!

December 2, 2019

Sunset on the Saone River in Lyon

Featured• TIPS

Best Escape From Paris: Take the Fast Train to Lyon

May 25, 2018

View of Zurich (Credit: Pixabay)

FOOD & WINE

How do you say cheese in Zurich? Raclette or Fondue?

May 16, 2018

Friday night at Frau Gerolds Brau Garten in Zurich

FOOD & WINE

Frau Gerolds Brau Garten: An urban oasis in Zurich

May 13, 2018

Hydroponically grown wild arugula at FICO Eataly World

FOOD & WINE

FICO Eataly World: What to Know Before You Go

April 5, 2018

TIPS

What is it like to fly Air Dolomiti?

February 20, 2018

Pizza (Credit: Pixabay)

FOOD & WINE

Pizza garners UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition!

February 15, 2018

View of Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam from Captain Morgan's Bar on Half Moon Cay

CRUISES

Half Moon Cay: Visiting the Best Cruise Private Island

December 14, 2017

Viking Star at port in Cartagena, Spain

DESTINATIONS

Port of Cartagena Spain: 6 Reasons To Visit The OTHER Cartagena

November 1, 2017

Houseboats on one of the scenic canals in Amsterdam

CRUISES

Amsterdam to Nuremburg on Avalon Expression: An “Active Discovery” River Cruise

October 14, 2017

Elegant entryway - Ritz-Carlton Westchester (Credit: Jerome Levine)

HOTELS & SPAS

Ritz-Carlton Westchester: A deluxe apartment in the sky

September 9, 2017

Boscobel House by Laura E. Kelly

DESTINATIONS

Boscobel House: Shakespeare with views of the Hudson

July 24, 2017

Belem Tower, Lisbon (Credit: Pixabay)

DESTINATIONS

AIA Architectural Adventures: Awesome architecture tours around the globe

July 17, 2017

Relaxing on the balcony at sea

CRUISES

Oceania: A cruise line for food enthusiasts

June 24, 2017

Excellent Peking Duck: As good as it gets

FOOD & WINE

Las Vegas: Culinary “hot spot” in the desert

June 19, 2017

Regent Seven Seas Mariner in Lisbon (Credit: Jerome Levine)

CRUISES• TRAVEL SCOOPS

How mature travelers can choose the right cruise

May 24, 2017

City view from our window at the Hampton Inn Times Square Central

DESTINATIONS

A Spontaneous staycation in New York City

May 15, 2017

View of the countryside from one of the two portas in San Gusme

DESTINATIONS• FELL IN LOVE WITH

San Gusme: Serendipitously finding the most charming small town in Italy

April 30, 2017

DESTINATIONS

Open House: A new public art installation in NYC

April 14, 2017

Culinary cruising: Marina in the Cayman Islands

CRUISES

Oceania Marina – Culinary cruising in the Caribbean

March 15, 2017

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