Geneva is Switzerland’s most cosmopolitan city. Here is where the United Nations European headquarters and the Red Cross are based. The city on Lake Geneva is also the cradle of watchmaking and home to many chocolatiers. Geneva has many sights, including the Jet d’Eau fountain, the flower clock L’horloge fleurie, the old town with the St. Pierre Cathedral and the … 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
Pack your sleekest resort wear this chic French island outpost is the preferred getaway for the jetset. St Barts has long been considered a playground of the rich and famous and is known for its beautiful pristine beaches, gourmet dining in chic restaurants and high-end designer shopping. There is one small airport that can only accommodate small prop planes from … Read More
One of the most charming small countries in Europe The country’s tulip fields and windmill-dotted landscapes influenced some of the world’s best artists, the Dutch Masters. 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 Netherlands Information … Read More
One of Switzerland’s most underrated destinations Home to 40 museums, the city of culture for connoisseurs has the highest concentration of museums in the country. Basel also has a beautiful Old Town, modern architecture, and the Rhine – an inviting spot to rest a while. Basel is full of contrasts. The historic old town meets modern architecture. A mix of … 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
The history, the culture, the food (and wine!) la dolce vita awaits. 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. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under … Read More
Water World experience a Scandinavian Gem by river, lake, and sea Abutting the Gulf of Bothnia, the Baltic, and the North Sea, and dotted with lakes and rivers, Sweden is best discovered by boat. Relax on a sightseeing cruise around Stockholm’s archipelago, and visit the city’s Vasa Museum to see a 17th century ship salvaged from the harbor. Sail the … Read More
