I had the extreme pleasure of being treated to a French Road Trip. First hand experience of what the spirit of the Relais & Chateaux experience is all about. For all intents and purposes, this page focuses on the region of Provence, and up the Mediterranean Coast to Côte d’Azur … Read More
Romantic Ruins Visit the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and the manicured Villa Borghese park overlooking the city. Admire Michelangelo’s work at the Sistine Chapel and the spectacular St. Peter’s Basilica. You’ll never tire of this lively, chaotic, beautiful city. Chapter Roma Rome’s historic Regola neighborhood Rome has glamorous hotels, … Read More
Finnair makes it very easy and a pleasure to get to Finland For some reason, many prefer winter in Helsinki, which is much milder than one would expect. This would make it a good year-round experience, pending on your love of cold nordic climate. Part of the EU & Schengen, … Read More
It appears that all the adventure seekers are abandoning Iceland and are going to the Faroe Islands instead. This rugged Danish archipelago in the North Atlantic between Iceland and Scandinavia is home to more sheep (70,000) than people (50,000), and it’s drawing visitors seeking starkly ethereal landscapes away from the … Read More
What was originally planned to be a 1-day/2-night stopover, turned out to be a 6-night stay, and what a great place to be for 5 full days. The food was great – everywhere, it’s pretty safe for everyone, and for those with children, very kid friendly. For me one of … Read More
La Dolce Vita… Italian Splendor From the cobblestoned streets of Florence to the panoramic views of Tuscany; the unrivaled Amalfi Coast to the dramatic Dolomites; the Venetian canals to the stunning beauty of Lake Como and Lake Garda – Italy is pure magic. Italy is a popular desitination, plan early. … Read More
Most likely one of the prettiest major airports I have been to. A beautiful design and extremely efficient. The first time I landed here, I could not wait to come back. And upon returning, it was a pleasure to spend a bit of extra time. Modern and warm inside. It … Read More
Get “Craic”in… Celtic Capital Sets the Bar High for Good Times You’ll find great “craic”—the Irish term for fun—in Temple Bar, where music and laughter enliven plentiful pubs. Learn to pull the perfect pint at the Guinness Storehouse, or get in the spirit at the Old Jameson Distillery. For a … Read More
Castles, cliffs, and one of the world’s most dazzling coastlines await. Drive the Ring of Kerry for memorable views of mountains and sea, and experience the stony isolation of the Burren, a vast limestone plateau. Brace yourself atop the windy 700-foot Cliffs of Moher, and walk among 60-million-year-old stone columns … Read More
ONE DAY IN STOCKHOLM by Madame Now Find your way to Strandvägen, and start your stroll on one of many beautiful waterside walks. First stop the ultimate in “made in Sweden” boutiques SVENSKT TENN open since 1924. Here you will find the finest in Scandinavian mid century interiors, and fabrics … Read More
OK, this is one of those crazy trips where I went, I can go to Oslo, never been there… and tried to plan it as close to Spring, trying to avoid winter cold. Well, that is not the case, but it will be about 36º F in the high so … Read More
