Best Boutique Hotels in Venice Introduction In this labyrinthine city’s warren, it pays to be clear about what you want when booking a room. Venice’s classic hotels cluster around St. Mark’s Square, along the Grand Canal to the west, and on the Riva degli Schiavoni to the east. Elsewhere in the city, you’ll find everything...Read More
Châteaux Of The Loire Valley Travel Guide Introduction Short Background At the end of the Middle Ages, France changed. The Medieval period was a time of wars and conflicts when France was more minor than today. Areas of France had been fought over, notably between the French and the English (who were still French at...Read More
Best Hotels in Bodrum Peninsula Introduction Although more than a million tourists flock to its beaches, boutique hotels, trendy restaurants, and clubs each summer, the town of Bodrum (ancient Halicarnassus) never seems to lose its cool. More than any other Turkish seaside getaway, it has an enigmatic elegance that pervades it, from the town’s crowning...Read More
Sicily Travel Guide Introduction to Sicily Travel Guide Picture a tropical island – gentle waves spilling onto sandy shores, sunshine gleaming off a sparkling sea, and volcanoes spurting steam in the distance. Add to that image lush, rolling hills, topped by ruins from antiquity like those at the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt. Then...Read More
Granada Less Than 48 Hours Introduction Drawn by the allure of the Alhambra, many visitors head to Granada unsure what to expect. They find a gritty, compelling city where serene Islamic architecture and Arab-flavoured street life go hand in hand with monumental churches, old-school tapas bars, and counterculture graffiti art. The town, sprawled at the...Read More
Best Cave Hotels in Cappadocia Introduction In Turkey’s Central Anatolia is Cappadocia, an otherworldly destination that tops the bucket list of many travelers. Valleys, rock formations, and caves form naturally, with some of those caves housing sprawling rooms, churches, and even accommodations carved out by early Christians over the centuries. If you plan a trip...Read More
Paris Luxury and Design Hotels Introduction Paris Luxury and Design Hotels – There’s a certain joy that arises from wandering through Paris’s arrondissements and soaking up their distinctive personalities. The best hotels in Paris embody this feeling, which becomes palpable as you walk through the lobby doors. Add to that a strong sense of history...Read More
Mykonos Less than 48 Hours Introduction Mykonos Less than 48 Hours – Mykonos is the grand glamour island of Greece and flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez-meets-Ibiza style and party-hard reputation. The high-season mix of hedonistic holidaymakers, cruise-ship crowds, buff gay men, and posturing fashionistas throngs Mykonos Town (aka Hora), a gorgeous whitewashed Cycladic maze, delighting in...Read More
A Fine Selection of Resort Hotels on Greek Islands Introduction Just as the sirens of Greek mythology lured sailors toward their rocky shores, the hotels of the Greek islands attract travelers to their luxurious cliffside accommodations. The latter scenario is far more hospitable but no less epic. If there’s a common word that describes the...Read More
Best Boutique Hotels in Paris Introduction It’s no secret that a hotel can make or break your vacation. And if you’re an interior design buff, specific amenities are simply non-negotiable. Beyond exceptional service, a hotel’s rich history, impeccable design details, and location can all determine whether or not it’s worth booking a reservation. If you’re...Read More
Best Château Hotels in France Introduction If you’ve ever fancied being king or queen of your castle, here are the best château hotels in France where you can do just that. You are featuring regal interiors, turreted rooms, pools with vineyard views, Michelin-starred dining, and more – in locations including the Dordogne, Provence, and Normandy....Read More
Lyon Less Than 48 Hours Introduction In some ways, the second-largest city in France may sit in the shadow of Paris, but Lyon has long held its own as another city that makes France a divine place to visit. Once a powerhouse in the silk trade, Lyon still offers world-class art, fantastic shopping, and easy...Read More
Bordeaux Less Than 48 Hours Introduction Rivaled perhaps only by Champagne and Napa, no area in the world is more closely associated with its fabulous vineyards than Bordeaux. Located in the southwest of France, not far from the Bay of Biscay, Bordeaux offers more vineyards—more than 100,000—than you could try, but there’s glory even in...Read More
If you want to see Paris in a day, you will need to make an early start. What better way to start than to watch the sunrise behind Paris’s most recognizable landmark? First, head to the Trocadéro and watch the sun cast a pinkish glow over the distinctive Palais de Chaillot. As it rises, the...Read More
