Three perfect days in Venice
By Julie L. Kessler For those interested in art, history, and great food, numerous cities around the world will keep travelers fascinated, engaged, and well-fed. But how many of those cities can boast that they…
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Silversea’s Shining New Silver Nova: Redefining Ultra-Luxury Cruising
By Julie L. Kessler Last week Silversea Cruises launched the 12th ship of its ultra-luxury all-suite fleet with a pre-debut architectural voyage on the Silver Nova. Attending this four-night event departing from Trieste, Italy, it…
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In Love with Ljubljana, Slovenia’s Cool Capital City
If you are looking for a slice of Europe that has the charm of yesteryear yet boasts a modern, green forward walkable capital, great restaurants, and friendly locals without the massive crowds plaguing the rest…
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Palos Verdes’ Terranea Resort: Where Panache Meets the Pacific
Whether you live in Southern California and want the perfect get-away, are driving up or down the coast and desire the ultimate respite or are coming from anywhere in the world and seek a special…
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A Conversation with Iceland’s Ambassador to Norway
With about 390,000 people, Iceland is Europe’s least populated nation, with around 65% of Icelanders living in and around its capital city of Reykjavik. Located about halfway between Greenland and Norway, it’s situated in the middle of the ocean…
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48 Hours at 25Hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord
If you are coming from or going to London on the Eurostar train through the Chunnel, or heading elsewhere to the north, say Brussels, Amsterdam, or Cologne, a hip spot to hang your hat before…
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Foodies, Oenophiles, Walkers, and Joggers Will Love Barge Cruising in France
For foodies, their friends and families, wine lovers, walkers, and joggers, few things compare to spending a week traversing French canals. Imagine not a smooth gliding hotel, but instead, think of a barge cruise with…
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Three Perfect Days in Oslo
There is nothing quite as glorious as Oslo in the summertime when temperatures often hover in the mid-70’s and the sun is up nearly around the clock. Officially, the sun stays out about 19 hours…
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Coasting Along California’s Central Coast
There are several good reasons to visit California’s Central Coast. There are the cool climate wines, dog friendly beaches, and from October to February, monarch butterflies. Did I mention the great wines? Whether you are…
