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Girls’ Trip: Tuscany 2018

Hey Jetlag Junkies! A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to return to one of my favorite Italian destinations: Tuscany! Tuscany is one of my most-requested destinations, so I was excited to try out some new specialty services and get to know a few new local suppliers. Building relationships is one of the most important and rewarding parts..........

Where to Eat in Paris: Top Foodie Tips

There is nothing like eating in Paris, and never has there been a better time to indulge. Often remembered as the birthplace of classical cuisine, Paris has also proven itself an unlikely home base for the world’s most innovative chefs. But for a city with more restaurants than New York and Los Angeles combined, Paris presents a unique challenge to..........

5 Rules Every Foodie Needs to Know

The countdown is ON and I couldn’t be more excited! Just three weeks until my next food trail, and let me tell you--it's a doozie! I get to visit two of my absolute favorite food & wine destinations: Burgundy, France, and the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Visiting Burgundy in the fall may be one of my absolute favorite things. The grapes have..........

Tapas vs. Pintxos: Why Not Both?

What are tapas? I admit it. I'm a nibbler. A grazer. A taster. And nowhere is a better sanctuary for people like me than Spain. Perhaps you've heard of tapas. They are quite trendy in many high-end restaurants here in the States, but in Spain, tapas are small bites that you enjoy at the bar, in the marketplace, or on..........

NYC Local Edition

Talk about a whirlwind! These last two weeks since you’ve heard from me have been full of summertime goodness. I made the executive decision to close up shop for a couple of weeks so I could do a little end-of-summer battery recharge with my fam. While our cutie pie was away at camp, my hubby and I had the chance..........

Where to Eat in Paris

As promised, I'm excited to give you a few great restaurant options for your next trip to Paris. In a city with something like 40,000 restaurants, it's hard to figure out which bistro, brasserie, or bar is good. Here are some suggestions for you based on neighborhoods you're likely to frequent. The Marais: One of my favorite neighborhoods in..........

Easy Guide to French Food Terms

Bonjour! I hope you are enjoying #FranceWeek at The Jetlag Experience! I have to admit, when I was planning these posts it was easy to drift into about a thousand different subjects. Want to know what ultimately guided the topics I’m discussing with you during #FranceWeek? YOU. These posts are based 100% on questions I get from my clients when..........

Getting FUNKY With French Wine!

This review of The Funky Door Bistro and Wine Room is based off my experience attending the Summer Passport Series: France I wine dinner on June 7, 2016. The Summer Passport Series is taught by owner and Level II Court of Master Sommeliers, Carrie Britton. Don’t you love it when you have the opportunity to listen to an expert share..........

Happy Anniversary to ME!

Can I just tell you how exciting this week has been at Seven Stars Vacations? Not only have we expanded our team to better serve our clients (more on that next week), but over the weekend we celebrated our O-N-E year company anniversary! It may not seem like much, but I have to say that I am super proud of..........

French Food Trails: An Overview

Why French Food Trails Every foodie knows that France is gastronomic heaven! Indeed, every single region offers something profoundly unique {and profoundly awesome} in food, drink, and scenery. Crafting food trails and wine tours through Europe is my greatest passion, and I would happily send everyone I know to France to enjoy her bounty. If you are my client, you..........