Solo Cruising: A Refreshing Alternative to Singles Cruising
Solo cruising is a good alternative to the singles cruise. More and more cruisers are opting to travel solo and the industry is responding.
Washcloths in Italy: Do Italians Use Them?
Don’t count on finding washcloths in Italy. No one I asked is quite sure why and they offered a variety of different opinions.
The Breakers Palm Beach: Glitz and Glamour for Girlfriends
The Breakers Palm Beach is an idyllic setting for girlfriends to celebrate the bonds of friendship.
Altarocca Wine Resort: Breathtaking Views of Orvieto and Beyond
Altarocca Wine Resort is a hilltop retreat in Umbria (near Orvieto) that combines many aspects of a luxury hotel with the authenticity of an agriturismo.
Pasta Etiquette in Italy: What You Need to Know
Guest blogger Flora Pinotti Sano shares what she’s learned about “pasta etiquette” as an ex-pat living in Bologna, Italy.
Getting Holy Dirt From Chimayo
More than 30,000 people a year visit El Santuario de Chimayo with its “pocito” of holy dirt. The church has been compared to Lourdes.
Visiting Majani: The Laboratory of Sweet Things
No culinary visit to Bologna would be complete without a visit to Majani, the maker of Italy’s first solid chocolate.
Intercontinental Porto: A Palatial Hotel Stay in Porto
The guest room corridors of the Intercontinental Porto are lined with black and white photographs of the ancient city.
White Elephant: A Harbor Front Luxury Hotel in Nantucket
The White Elephant on Nantucket Island is a great place to stay, rain or shine.