Literally just steps from Rome’s most iconic landmark, the Colosseum, I stayed at the charming and luxurious Palazzo Manfredi during a recent visit to Rome. A rare gem with fourteen individually created and modernized rooms directly facing the Colosseum, this property is ideal for any lady’s Roman holiday. Stay tuned for a full hotel insider …
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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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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Dining at Verso
Visiting Abu Dhabi for the first time is truly exhilarating. There is a buzz and energy about this city that I have never felt before. As a relatively new city, the development of luxury hotels and attractions is currently unstoppable. I was delighted to visit Abu Dhabi during the Year of Zayed. To mark 100 …
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Tokyo, Japan – Sakura Dinner at the Andaz Rooftop
Sakura matsuri, or cherry blossom festival, is recognized all over Japan in April — but with such a short bloom period (just a few weeks), locals and visitors are forced make the most of the splendid show for as long as possible. Not only is sakura the national flower of Japan, the cherry blossoms also …
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Napa Valley, California – Three Tasty Stops for the Perfect Day
Have you ever been to Napa Valley? It is truly one of the most delicious and naturally beautiful destinations in the world. I have been lucky to visit Napa several times over the last few years. You can find one of my earlier guides to Napa here, or read all about how I tasted wine …
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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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Manhattan – Top 10 Most Festive Holiday Spots in NYC
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style. In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile. And on every street corner you hear – silver bells. Yes, friends, we are in full swing of Christmas season here in my home of New York City with silver bells …
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Stellenbosch, South Africa – A Delicious day at Delaire Graff Estate
Making my way to the top of South Africa’s Helshoogte Moutain pass, I discovered the perfect destination to celebrate my birthday – Delaire Graff Estate. Whether you stay for a week or visit for just the day, a visit to Delaire Graff Estate is a must when in the vicinity of Stellenbosch. In this featured …
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