FOOD WORTH TRAVELING FOR ! Do you eat to live, or do you live to eat?  Denis and I are definitely in the latter category.  In fact, we will travel long distances just to eat in the… Read More

Europeans to Enjoy Travel throughout Europe this summer ! With many of the European countries now opening up their borders to Europeans who are healthy, the message is clear.  Yes, it m… Read More

A Week in Bourbon Country ~ Louisville, Kentucky While we do continue to dream of international travel, with the flair of the exotic and unknown, we often crave easier trips that blend the i… Read More

USA TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN THE POST COVID-19 WORLD Are you suffering from Covid 19 cabin fever and ready to start dreaming about where to take that much needed getaway trip? If you are Europ… Read More

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SENIOR TRAVEL PRECAUTIONS IN THE POST COVID-19 WORLD Are you antsy to get out of the home already and start exploring the world once again? I know Denis and I are, and we are planning to hit… Read More

TRAVEL PRECAUTIONS FOR SENIORS IN THE POST COVID-19 LOCKDOWNS WORLD Are you antsy to get out of the home already and start exploring the world once again? I know Denis and I are, and we are… Read More

Viking Ocean Cruises Room Service Menu Whenever I am considering eating out at a new restaurant, I go online and try to check out the menu. Similarly, whenever I am considering going on a cr… Read More

VENICE at Carnival Time, Simply Magical ! Venice at Carnival time ~ Simply Magical !  The stunning view of the Grand Canal from the Terrazza of Ristorante Terrazza Daniele Enchantment… Read More

A Few of our Japan Favorite Experiences … Japan Favorite Experiences ~ The Hot Springs town of Kinosaki Onsen in Japan GETAWAY WEEKEND JAPANESE STYLE … An ove… Read More

Japan culinary experiences …   Welcome to Matcha tea, Matcha Tea ice cream – with or without gold leaf sprinkles (!), Japanese pickles, the lightest most delicious rice c… Read More

Our three weeks of travel in Japan recently were organized to focus on culinary and cultural experiences.  It was an eye-opening trip full of exciting new tastes and insight into a… Read More

Will Medicare Cover Me While I Travel? Entering retirement means you have more time to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. Traveling throughout your country and around the world… Read More

WHEN IN NICE, WE LIVE TO EAT ! Exquisite Vegetarian Salad at La Mere Germaine in Villefranche-sur-Mer near Nice ~ When in Nice, we live to eat ! The culinary scene in Nice and the glamorous… Read More

We love living in the Washington D.C. metro region, but the pace of life can be rather demanding.  A trip abroad where we can relax, rejuvenate and decompress is the perfect antidote, a… Read More

Have you been looking for a relaxing and romantic tropical getaway, or perhaps a fun-in-the-sun filled family vacation with the children and grandchildren, where you will be surrounded by na… Read More

I cannot help but wonder what two famous actresses, Helen Mirren from Britain or Meryl Streep from the U.S., would say if they were asked about Salento. Both have purchased homes in the regi… Read More

Our fabulous four-day visit to The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado was a food lover’s paradise.  Here is an overview of our culinary experiences at The Broadmo… Read More

CULINARY EXCELLENCE AT THE BROADMOOR, ONE OF THE FINEST RESORTS IN THE WORLD Culinary Excellence at The Broadmoor ~ Antipasto to welcome us at Ristorante del Lago OUTSTANDING ARRAY OF EXCELL… Read More

THE ART OF TRAVEL PREPARATION ~ PART 1 Behind-the-scenes tips on Efficient Organization for Packing and Departure The Art of Travel Preparation ~ At Rouen Cathedral with Skyroam global hotsp… Read More

Chef de Cuisine Maxwell Robbins’ Divine Tasting Menu at the Broadmoor’s Romantic Penrose Room! Maxwell Robbins, Chef de Cuisine at the Penrose Room of The Broadmoor Resort in Col… Read More

LOJEL LUGGAGE ~ LUXURIOUS, LIGHTWEIGHT & STATE-OF-THE-ART Lojel Luggage ~ Red Lojel Novigo and black Lojel Kozmos suitcases I never thought of luggage as cool or sexy or trustworthy befo… Read More

The Broadmoor ~ for the Penultimate Resort Experience The Broadmoor ~ One of the Finest Resorts in the World Are you looking for a long luxurious getaway weekend?  Or perhaps the ideal… Read More

A MOVABLE FEAST WITH A VIEW Rocky Mountaineer ~  Mt. Robson, the most prominent mountain in the North American Rocky Mountain range, as seen from the viewing platform just out… Read More

LUXEMBOURG ~ PERFECT GETAWAY IN THE HEART OF EUROPE The World’s only remaining Grand Duchy is a fascinating little gem to visit! View of Luxembourg City from the Upper Town I first saw… Read More

BASEL, for the love of Art, History, & Gastronomy Basel, Switzerland For years the Swiss city of Basel has been closely associated in my mind with two famous and fabulous exports, A… Read More

EARLY SUMMER ON THE RHINE WITH AMAWATERWAYS​ Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands Historic charming Basel, Switzerland ~Early Summer on the Rhine with AmaWaterways ​S… Read More

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER ~ THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME Lynn and Denis boarding Rocky Mountaineer train in Vancouver, Canada for the Trip of a Lifetime ... Are you looking for the trip of a lifetime?&nbs… Read More

VIKING OCEAN CRUISE SHIPS ARE DESIGNED FOR PLEASURE​ A Space for Every Taste Viking Ocean Cruise Ships ~ Viking Star docked in Venice Italy ​What do you expect from a luxury ocea… Read More

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Perfect Ports of Call & Excursions VIKING OCEAN CRUISES ~ Venice, Italy In 2015, Viking Ocean Cruises launched its first ocean-going ship, the Viking Star, with an… Read More

CRUISING WITH WINDSTAR CRUISES … HOW PARADISE FEELS Windstar Cruises Star Legend in the magnificent Baie des Saintes, Guadeloupe H​ow does “paradise” feel? … Read More

Windstar Cruises … Love your cabin, love your cruise! Windstar Cruises ~ Star Legend in the Caribbean On a great cruise I usually don’t spend a lot of time in my cruise ship cab… Read More

During a spring weekend jaunt to NYC, we finished our 3-day getaway with a bang in the form of a Sunday evening at Feinstein’s / 54 Below. It all began after I saw Next to Normal… Read More

Start or finish your Alaska Cruise Tour on land! View of Denali from Fairbanks to Achorage Highway ~ Alaska Cruise Tour Are you considering taking an Alaska Cruise?  After all, the Alas… Read More

PARADIS LATIN … SUPERB CABARET, SOPHISTICATED SEX APPEAL AND A DELICIOUS DINNER Paradis Latin cabaret ~ Paris, France Aaah Paris … I have loved that city ever since we first mo… Read More

THE OYSTER BOX HOTEL IN SOUTH AFRICA … MEMORABLE IN MOST EVERY WAY Oyster Box Hotel ~ the  infinity pool in front of the iconic Umhlanga Rocks Lighthouse on South Africa&rsq… Read More

Cape Peninsula, The Most Scenic Drive in the World Cape Peninsula in the Cape Town region of South Africa Our three-week visit to South Africa ended on a high-note … literally!  … Read More

THE HISTORIC COOPMANHUIJS BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa in Stellenbosch, South Africa In the heart of the historic town of Stellenbosch situated in the heart… Read More

THE GRACEFUL ELEGANCE OF CAPE GRACE HOTEL Cape Grace Hotel on the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa The moment ​we​ walked into the Cape Grace Hotel in Cape​ To… Read More

Hong Kong has long been one of our favorite destinations in the world, so much so that we have rated it as our fourth best destination of a lifetime in our article “Best Travel Destina… Read More

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (Photo René Gagnon) Rumor has it that Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is the most photographed hotel in the world … a… Read More

An Ode to the Charming Old City of Quebec, the Most European City in North America The charming old city of Quebec with a view of the Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Hotel If you have not yet bee… Read More

SPECTACULAR PARIS & NORMANDIE AMAWATERWAYS CRUISE Claude Monet’s Garden in Giverny ~ Paris and Normandie AmaWaterways Cruise Ever since I saw the incomparable Audrey Hepburn rema… Read More

Following my return from a recent land and sea Alaska cruise with Princess Cruises, I received a thank you letter from my brother Louis-Simon, who had accompanied me on the trip.  Dr. L… Read More

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa’s Glorious Wine Country The Powder Magazine in the town of Stellenbosch, South Africa When you think of South African wines, what comes to mind?  We rec… Read More

DINNER AT DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE’S INDOCHINE RESTAURANT IN STELLENBOSCH SOUTH AFRICA Delaire Graff Estate ~ Stellenbosch, South Africa Our first wine experience in South Africa&rsqu… Read More

TRAVEL BACK IN TIME WITH ROVOS RAIL IN SOUTH AFRICA FROM THE CAPITAL PRETORIA TO THE COASTAL GEM CITY OF DURBAN What are you looking for when you start dreaming about your next vacatio… Read More

The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Johannesburg, South Africa. The pull to return to Africa was strong.  We had been on an unforgettable trip to Kenya and Tanzania almost four y… Read More

Moscow may not yet be considered one of the top 10 destination cities in Europe for tourist travelers but it is well on its way to becoming one of its most fascinating destinations. We recen… Read More

  Vacationing in Israel … The Tel Aviv Beach Are you looking for a top vacation destination on the Mediterranean?  One with great weather, splendid beaches, top chefs cooki… Read More

TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE … Cruising from St. Petersburg to Moscow with Viking River Cruises St. Basil Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow, Russia Why should you go to Russia?  You… Read More

MOSCOW … Birthday Luncheon at the Ultra-Modern Grand Café Dr. Zhivago The home turf of the new Russian super-rich, Moscow, is seeing more and more elite establishments opening… Read More

Eat like a Tsar! Caviar Bar and Restaurant in St. Petersburg Russia I have very fond memories from my childhood of The Russian Inn in Center City Philadelphia where I was first introduced to… Read More

La Regence – Best of Jerusalem Restaurants – Gastronomy with a World-Class View! Israel may be famous for its spectacular breakfasts and fabulous street food, but we’ve be… Read More

On our most recent visit to Israel, we discovered the joys of walking the city of Jerusalem, both the old as well as the newer parts of the city. We had not previously realized how walkable… Read More

The King David Hotel in Jerusalem, the most famous hotel in Israel in the most historic city in the world! King David Hotel, Jerusalem Israel – King David Hotel overlooking the walls o… Read More

IDEAL NEW ENGLAND GETAWAY ~ Emerson Inn by the Sea Emerson Inn by the Sea : Rockport, Massachusetts Seeking an escape from heat and humidity to an oasis of calm where sea breezes keep you co… Read More

Traveling This Summer? Get WiFi Anywhere For Your Next Trip (GIVEAWAY) As a frequent traveler, internet access is incredibly important to me. I would not think of venturing abroad without m… Read More

The multi-faceted and beguiling Tel Aviv Beach ! Young and vibrant Tel Aviv boasts some of the finest beaches not only in all of the Mediterranean, but also in the whole world, according to… Read More

TECHNION – THE ART & HEART OF TECHNICAL INNOVATION Technion : Technion Campus Overlooking Haifa City and Bay Just like a visit to England for me includes a visit to the country&rsq… Read More

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In my previous posting on “Puerto Vallarta”, I focused on how the city’s vibrant cultural and historical identity and natural beauty, combined with the talented and devoted… Read More

PUERTO VALLARTA … an Authentic Mexican Paradise Puerto Vallarta – An Authentic Mexican Paradise We first discovered Puerto Vallarta in the early 1980’s when my husband an… Read More

The Israeli breakfast best in the world? I expected to be enthused by the Israeli culinary scene, but I never expected to be excited by “breakfast”.  I’ve never been a… Read More

Amazing Israel, indeed. . Amazing Israel ! View from our hotel room at the Dan Tel Aviv Hotel ! As our Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt started its final descent towards the Tel Aviv Airp… Read More

What’s in my travel bag? As a tennis aficionado as well as a regular tennis player, I enjoy watching the Tennis Channel in my leisure time. Regularly, the Tennis Channel has a segment… Read More

When I left NYC for the West Coast seven years ago, I promised myself one thing: I will return every year. I envisioned a glorious annual overdose on Manhattan magic, a year’s fill of… Read More

Life is moving at an accelerated pace in the 21st century, and the art of travel is no exception.  Nowadays, I consider that there are at least five travel essentials for the frequent w… Read More

Le Guanahani Resort on St Barth   Le Guanahani … an exquisite resort on très chic St Barth   Have you ever happened upon a place while traveling and felt an inst… Read More

Imagine you are on board a small Windstar Cruises sailing cruise ship in the Caribbean.  You have left your home up north in the dead of winter and you are seeking to enjoy the pleasu… Read More

Looking for that perfect getaway to de-stress, relax and revitalize?  And would you like to be pampered like royalty and sleep like a baby on your trip? Are you intrigued by the fast g… Read More

  As we first walked into Pennsylvania 6 DC , Washington’s new, spacious upscale restaurant named after the oldest working phone number in New York City — Pennsylvania… Read More

According to Forbes and other sources, London has become the most visited city in the world.  If you are one of the many planning to travel there, let us recommend a charming boutique h… Read More

London these days is full of celebrity chefs striving to be as innovative as possible which makes the city’s culinary scene very eclectic and alive with buzz. But when it comes to Afte… Read More

From the metropolitan expanse of Catania in the shadow of magnificent Mount Etna to the layered climbs of hillside Modica, from the coastal charms of ancient Siracusa to the postcard beauty… Read More

Security concerns have been increasing around the world during the past decades, not only related to major terrorism in the skies (such as 9/11) or on land (such as the Mumbai Attack), but a… Read More

I am pleased to share with you what the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association posted on their website ifwtwa.org earlier today: Welcome new member Denis Gagnon Denis combine… Read More

We are all familiar with the ubiquitous presence of cows in the streets of India. Here are a couple of interesting facts about the sacred cows of India: Factoid #1: Did you know that the cow… Read More

Uncovered while visiting Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi, the origin of the word “Paradise”: the Iranian Farsi word for “Walled Garden”, a treasured feature of the… Read More