Even though we get to celebrate holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day during the coldest months of the year, somehow most of us find ourselves yearning for a vacation before the spring hits. Though spending winter in…
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The Loire Valley has a history of luxury beginning in the 11th and 12th centuries. It is a place of fairytale castles, rich history, and of course, tasty wine. Numerous French kings and barons built their castles along the beautiful…
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Very few people seem able to escape the effects of our recession. I propose that perhaps the only solution is to pack up and head off to France, realizing that while the amount of dollars and cents in our pockets might…
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Rustically beautiful, the Etruscan wine country is an appealing destination for travelers. Fortunately, Tuscany boasts quite a few accommodations that can bring guests a natural, organic experience. Located on working vineyards, these places allow you to sample their own olive…
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When I think back on my most memorable travel experiences they were ones that seemed to affect each and every part of me. These were places where beauty could be seen, touched, smelled and even tasted. In that spirit I…
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When I think of the tiny towns nestled along Italy’s Mediterranean coast, I think of the multi-hued sherbet cubes tucked into cliffsides, varying shades of aquamarine water with colorful boats bobbing up and down, gray pebbly beaches with lounge chairs…
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I love the city of Paris. It’s one of my favorite places on earth. But there is only so much hustle and bustle of a big city anyone can take. Even a city like Paris. And though Paris’ parks are…
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By definition, I am a tourist, though I much prefer to blend in when I travel. In my opinion, if I assimilate myself into daily life at my destination, it allows me a richer, more authentic travel experience. There…
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I’ve had the privilege of visiting Positano in this lifetime and it’s really as stunning as it looks. It is located on the Amalfi Coast, which is right on the Mediterranean Sea. The roads are winding, the fish is fresh,…