Author: Julie L. Kessler

Whether you love music, great food, or marvelous architecture, or all three, not to mention Mardi Gras, your proverbial cup will certainly runneth over with time spent in New Orleans. While I traveled to the…

There are few cities in the world delivering more culture, art, beauty, and romance than the City of Light. Whether one visits for two days or two weeks, if it’s your first visit or your…

French Polynesia has long captured the hearts and minds of travelers seeking the natural beauty of the South Pacific and the generous spirit of the Polynesians. For those wishing to experience a grand tour of…

There are precious few remaining places in the world that harbors not only an intrinsic sense of place and time, but that also creates a sustainable safe harbor for all that makes it so inviting,…

If you are heading to New York City, whether for business or pleasure, and are seeking a mid-town location with a discreet entrance emblematic of its French ancestry, one that is replete with elegant accommodations,…

For some, there are few things more delightful mid-winter than sand, surf, and warm, sunny days. For others, there is nothing better than brisk air, snow on the ground outside and a crackling, glowing, fireplace…

    Sometimes taking a break from the ways in which the traditional holiday season is spent and all that goes with it, can provide a new and different vision for the future. Skiing in the…

If thinking about getting away from the winter’s cold or otherwise needing a warm, sunny, coastal break, Mexico is often a good option. Here are six reasons why you may wish to book a stay…