I love the warmer weather in Paris, especially at night, as there are so many things to do. Here are my MUST GOs for a fun night out: Sunset Cruise What could be more romantic than a cruise down the river Seine at sunset? At the end of Île de la Cité (isle with Notre [...]
'This is a feeling,' says the song. And while fabulous in spring, any month in Paris is my favorite! Rather than rehashing the standard 'top sites to visit' list every travel book gives you (my go to book is DK Eyewitness Travel Top 10 Paris), I'll share with you my Paris MUST GOs. These are [...]
As you Soak in the Renaissance of Florence make sure have plenty of time for Italian Treasure Hunting and Tasting Tuscan's Finest! * Italian Treasure Hunting There's plenty of shopping to be done in Florence no matter what your treasure of choice may be. Leather: The place to go is San Lorenzo Market and make [...]
Florence is truly a feast for the senses. Everywhere you walk, everywhere you look, everything you taste is a masterpiece! This is the cradle of the Renaissance where the Italian language was formalized. Julius Caesar founded Florentina in 59 BC. In the 14th century, the Medici family began its reign of power making it the [...]
There's no better way to get to explore Bordeaux wine than being there in person! Last spring during our long weekend trip, I was able to try 30 wines from 14 of the 60 AOCs/regions. Here are the MUST GO's once you're there. * Your Wine Sign at La Winery La Winery, "A New Approach to [...]