LONG on my list of top places to visit (and most popular with clients!) was GREECE! I’m thrilled to have recently returned from an amazing 10-night trip, staying in 6 different hotels, to check out the hot spots there as well as some great off-the-beaten-path places. Blog Part 1 consists of Athens (a must-do for read more…
Southern Spain
I just spent a week in southern Spain and did not once drink sangria. What, you say? Is it possible to travel to the land of tapas bars and not enjoy a jug of the iconic fruity concoction? I studied abroad in Barcelona one summer in college and drank loads of the stuff. But in read more…
72 Hours in Big Sur and Carmel
From my perch on the outdoor patio at Nepenthe restaurant on California’s famed Pacific Coast Highway, I stared off into the distance at the rugged cliffside which drops very sharply off into the inky sea dotted with turquoise pools.. and I could have sworn I was in Hawaii. I texted a photo to my mother read more…
5 Tips For Exploring Calistoga Like a Local
Are you planning a trip to Calistoga, California? Located in Upper Napa Valley, Calistoga is rich in history and culture, making it the perfect location for a memorable vacation. This unique area was once home to the Wappo Indigenous People in the 18th century before Anglo settlers began arriving in the 1840’s. As years progressed, read more…
French Riviera + Provence (2 of 2)
After you have thoroughly explored the French Riviera, it is time to move east.. to Provence. You almost can’t even say the name without whiffing lavender and slipping into a hazy dream in which you are languishing at an old farmhouse or castle hotel, slowly sipping rose.. perhaps with a crusty baguette and some local read more…