It’s getting chilly, and winter is most assuredly on its way. I will soon be donning my warm and waterproof Austrian Frauenschuh coat and dreaming of springtime, though it is the vision of tulips dancing in my head now that remind me of the magical trip I took to Chicago earlier […]
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Fall 2016 | The chain of islands that make up The British Virgin Islands share the same azure blue waters as other landmasses, but they are distinctive from their Caribbean neighbors in many ways. Island life in the BVI goes at a slower, but friendlier pace. Lessons learned […]
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Fall 2016 | The resorts and villages that dot the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the South of France offer some of the dreamiest destinations for ladies looking to escape for relaxation, retail therapy, cultural immersion and creating the perfect girls’ getaway. Whether taking a trip with […]
The challenge for any travel writer is to capture the essence of a city or town accurately, even when long lists of “must sees” outweigh the amount of time to accomplish this overwhelming task. My preparation for a 24-hour visit to the popular Dutch city of Amsterdam included word-of-mouth advice […]
While recent medical reports have proven the health benefits of chocolate, the French do not need validation from scientists. For centuries they have realized the positive effects on mood and how including sweet cocoa treats in festivities adds to the joie de vivre. I had the pleasure of taking Context Travel’s Chocolate […]
Divine by design, Epicure at Hotel Le Bristol, Paris is the brainchild of three Michelin-star chef Eric Frechon. The intense flavors of his traditional French cuisine is further enhanced by the use of seasonally fresh products from the best locally sourced farms in, and around France. His favorite dishes include seasonal […]
Depending upon your schedule, seeing the Loire Valley castles along the Road to Happiness (Route de Bonheur) can be as short as a few days or as long as a summer escape. My three-night mini excursion brought me, and newest Gal Pal Gail, to the Loire Valley where enchanting castles, […]
