Dubbed the City of Light (la Ville Lumière) and Capital of Fashion, it is home to some of the world’s finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain, Lancôme, L’Oréal, and Clarins. A large part of the city, including the banks of the Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city … Read More
A Scenic Playground for the Rich and Famous Boats, borgos, and boutiques dot the shores of this body of water nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps. PASSALACQUA Moltrasio Size: 24 rooms and suites Style: Traditional Elegance & Quiet Year Opened: 2022 A historic private villa since 1787, transformed into a once-in-century five-star hotel on the shores of Lake … Read More
Italy’s center for design / fashion / art Milan is famous for its wealth of historical and modern sights – the Duomo, one of the biggest and grandest Gothic cathedrals in the world, La Scala, one of the best established opera houses in the world, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a glamorous 19th-century arcaded shopping gallery, the Brera art gallery, with … Read More
Where Miami goes to play With a host of hotels and restaurants, Miami Beach has a lot to offer. The more relaxed location being North Beach and Mid Beach… it gets louder in South Beach with it’s late night party atmosphere. FAENA HOTEL MIAMI BEACH Arts District Miami Beach Size: 179 rooms and suites Style: Contemporary Classic & Happening Year … Read More
Gateway to the Caribbean I have grown to appreciate Miami for a few nights before heading off to a Caribbean Island resorts or a cruise. Do a little shopping, eat some great food and off you go in the morning to Turks and Caicos. A bit of sightseeing in the Wynwood district for some local culture is always fun. FOUR … Read More
Turkish Delight Historic Wonders Meet Modern Life in This Timeless City Istanbul not only straddles Asia and Europe — it also spans the centuries. Its heritage is embodied by the Topkapi and Dolmabahce Palaces, the soaring Hagia Sophia, the maze-like Grand Bazaar, and the domes and minarets of the Blue Mosque, where Muslims pray five times a day. Meanwhile, the … Read More
The Turkish Riviera Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, and the Bodrum Peninsula. A stylish alternative to Greece. The ancient Lycians were on to something when they based their empire on the stunning Teke Peninsula, the chunk of Mediterranean paradise between Antalya and Fethiye. This is Turkey at its most staggeringly beautiful: sandy sweeps of shore hug a coastline lapped by jade waters … Read More
Culture, cuisine, and incredible landscapes Istanbul is the crown jewel of Turkish tourism, yes, but the country has much more to offer; since 1970, it’s almost quadrupled its population, and with that have come numerous new adventure opportunities. Antalya has numerous bars and lounges, and Derinkuyu is a remarkable underground city where you can learn how people escaped persecution at … Read More
Authentic, Natural and Cultural are the words that best capture the essence of Romania, a dynamic country rich in history, arts and scenic beauty. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days. Standard Schengen rules apply on multiple reentries. Part of the EU & ► Schengen Agreement. ► US Department of State Romania Information CORINTHIA BUCHAREST … Read More
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg It’s easy to miss, wedged between Germany, France, and Belgium, but with more than 3,000 miles of pathways, this tiny country is home to some of Europe’s best and most accessible hiking. Case in point: The Escapardenne Eislek Trail in the northern Éislek region was recently named the first Leading Quality Trail in Europe by … Read More
Berlin is a fun / funky / chic city with a casual style of it’s own, and the cost of doing things here felt a bit less then other major European cities. The nightlife is of course legendary, and with so many recent and not so recent landmarks, there are many sites to see all around the city. The people … Read More
One of the Top 10 cities of the world. And, one of my favorite cities to visit, for a few days or a month there is always something new to explore. London has nearly an endless supply of wonderful hotels for every kind of traveler. Here are just a few of my favorites. NOMAD LONDON Covent Garden Size: 91 rooms … Read More
