Ski Then Sip // Good Spots for a Glass of Wine Après-Ski

Après-ski is the life for me! If you and I are friends, you probably know that I'm a far cry from an avid skier. The truth is, I much prefer basking in the sun or visiting a quaint village to hitting the slopes. One thing I do love, however, is some après-ski time! A glass of chewy cabernet, a warm..........

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

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..........

Uncorking French Wine Regions

Bonjour! We are all about #FranceWeek here at The Jetlag Experience! In honor of Bastille Day, I am blogging my heart out about this country I simply adore. I honestly can’t think of what there isn’t to love about France…other than the fact that I can’t get there in just a couple of hours. If you didn’t know, my love..........
Getting FUNKY With French Wine!

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..........
Bartender Bingo

Bartender Bingo

Looking for a little easy-does-it entertainment at your favorite beachside bar? Bartender Bingo couldn't be easier! This silly game makes for great people watching and gives you something to do when you're waiting out the rain. All you need is a cocktail napkin, pen, some kind of board markers (nuts or pretzels work great)...and a bar! Step 1: Make your..........
Happy Anniversary to ME!

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..........
Happy Hour Around the World!

Happy Hour Around the World!

Don’t you just love a great happy hour? I know I do! Whether it’s margaritas on a patio, wine at the Funky Door, or even a cocktail in my own kitchen, happy hour is one of those great (and sometimes necessary) traditions around here. I spend a lot of time blogging about, researching, and even planning travel around some fantastic..........
Happy Hour Recipes

Happy Hour Recipes

Kir Royale This is such an easy and tasty way to enjoy your favorite sparkling wine, Prosecco, or Champagne! Simply pour 1/2 ounce (about half a shot) of créme de cassis into a Champagne flute and top with sparkling wine (of course French is preferred!). Garnish with a twist of lemon and enjoy! Limoncello Warning: it's gonna take some time!..........