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Paris Events Calendar 2017

Christmas is only 10 days away (insert panic emoji here!!), which means we are practically knocking on the door of 2017. I personally love the start of a new year, don't you? It's so full of promise (and promises). We all make goals and set our intentions when the calendar turns, and that's a good thing. If we don't focus..........

Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Confession time: have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? If you’re like me, you’ve put off your holiday shopping for way, wayyyy, too long! For years, I promised myself that I would get my gift buying done before Thanksgiving, knowing that the reward would be a (slightly) less stressful December. Just like so many New Year’s resolutions, that promise went..........

The Best European Beaches Ranked

Let’s be honest. We live in direct proximity to the Caribbean Sea and its never-ending list of sprawling beach resorts. I love a Caribbean vacation and try to indulge in one at least once a year! So, before the responses roll in, I AM NOT HATING ON THE CARIBBEAN!!!! When I think about the things I love the most about..........

The BEST European Ski Destinations

Do you remember that line in Jerry Maguire when Cush, the top draft pick trying to decide between Denver or San Diego, indifferently declares, “I’ll either surf or ski.” The goal for Cush was simple: he just wanted to play football. The location was irrelevant. I’m not quite sure it’s as easy for us travelers. I am a beach baby..........

My {Unexpected} Italy

My recent trip to Europe proved two things: I am a Francophile (lover of all things French) through and through. Italy will never stop surprising me. In France, there was never a moment when I wasn’t captivated by the gentle kindness and sincerity of the people or the unquenchable beauty of my surroundings, whether urban or countryside. These were no..........

What’s So Wrong With Customized Travel Design?

I just returned from my whirlwind trip to France and Italy! Whew!! This trip gave me the opportunity to make some connections that will really enhance my clients’ travels - YAY! Unfortunately, there were also some major time sucks involved - BOO! I met with dozens of suppliers in Italy and in France—everyone from wine producers and private chefs to..........

5 Places to Put at the Top of Your Travel List {And NONE are in Europe}

Tomorrow I take off on my “scouting trip” to France and Italy! I am over-the-moon excited—not because it will be a great experience for me, but because it will undoubtedly help me to provide even greater experiences for YOU! I look forward to sharing loads of pics and stories with you, so be sure to follow me on Facebook or..........

My Ultimate Travel Must-Haves

I hate to gloat, but I am only one week away from my trip to France and Italy!!!! It is total insanity around here as I am in full-on prep mode. On top of wrapping up all the loose ends associated with closing my business for a couple of weeks, I am dotting ‘i’s and crossing ’t’s to be sure..........

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..........

Why People Who Take a Christmas Vacation are Geniuses

We are only a week into September, but Hobby Lobby and other craft stores are already reminding us that we need to start stressing about Christmas decorations (and pumpkins! and costumes! and turkeys!), right?!? A friend once said to me of how his family spends their holidays, “It’s complicated.” He was referring to what I call the “holiday shuffle”—the choreographed bouncing from..........