We returned to Paris, France for a memorable family trip. I have spent a great deal of time in Paris during earlier chapters of my life and will forever be a city that holds a special place in my heart. This trip was particularly special because we brought our one-year old son, Maverick! Selecting the …
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Rome, Italy – An Insider Recap of The Palazzo Manfredi Hotel
Rome is one of my favorite cities in the world and I will likely keep coming back every few years. There is truly no place like Rome. When people ask me why I love Rome so much, my responses are quick and direct: Tell me where else in the world you can walk for hours …
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5 Questions to Consider When Splurging on Luxury Hotels
After years of traveling, I sure do know a thing or two when it comes to planning an insanely awesome trip – even on a budget. What a know-it-all, you are probably thinking. But after visiting 60+ countries, representing dozens of global hotel brands on corporate transactions as a lawyer, and then writing about these …
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Ravello, Italy – Gallivanting through Italian Gardens
Already dreaming of your next sweet escape for 2019, ladies? While people around the world make plans to visit the notable towns along the Amalfi Coast in Italy, many overlook one of the best features of the coast – a little town called Ravello. Sitting up on a hilltop overlooking the coast, many travelers cruise …
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Amalfi, Italy – The Santa Caterina Hotel
It is summertime and people are buzzing with travel plans, dreams and schemes. For a summer Euro trip, there is no place quite like the Amalfi Coast. When choosing a hotel for your trip to this region of Italy, I strongly encourage you to be selective. If you splurge on anything – do it on …
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Positano, Italy – A Lady’s Guide to the Best of Positano
Located in the heart of the Amalfi Coast, Positano, Italy is a place where you can wander romantic alleyways, share a bowl of homemade pasta like Lady and the Tramp, gaze out beyond the mesmerizing coast and kiss publicly with no judgment. The land of love, food and wine, my friends. For our anniversary trip, …
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Strasbourg, France – Explore the Holiday Markets
Tis’ the season, friends! Thanksgiving is over, Black Friday sales have passed and we now trim our trees for the most joyful time of all. If you love Christmas season, charming European cities, shopping and delicious food, then you must put Strasbourg, France on your travel list. Better known as the “Christmas Capital of the …
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Basel, Switzerland – Guide to the Best of Basel
Basel is a historic university city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland. Sitting along the scenic Rhine River, this city is neighbored by the nearby countries of France and Germany. The central location and direct access to the Rhine River make Basel the premiere place to start an adventure up the Rhine with AmaWaterways. …
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