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Luxury Hotel Review: Onsea House
Onsea House was the perfect โWelcome-to-Tanzania-hereโs-a-lovely-place-to-crashโ hotel.ย Coming from NYC, the journey to Tanzania for our honeymoon felt like a week-long airplane ride. ย When we finally landed we were exhausted, hungry, and in desperate need for a clean place to sleep. ย When I initially planned the trip, I thought we’d hit the ground running…
Read MoreTravel Guide Sicily’s East Coast: Syracuse and Taormina
Sicily somewhat reminds me of the Texas of Italy.ย They are a proud people โ boastful of both their Italian heritage, and their own Sicilian micro-culture and land (think Texas pride, or โTexas forever,โ for those Friday Night Lights fans).ย They identify themselves as Sicilian first, Italian second.ย And even though Sicilians share a deeply-rooted…
Read MoreBest Activities in Sicily for Adventure Seekers
Sicilian Cooking Class Alessia Listroย is a native Sicilian who will welcome you into her home and show you the ropes around an authentic Sicilian kitchen.ย Our day started with a personal tour of a spectacular, open-air food market in Ortigia — the same one Alessia ran through herself as a child.ย She knew everyone –…
Read MoreThe Most Delicious Sicilian Restaurants
Foodie Finds in Siracusa and Taormina: When eating in a Sicilian restaurant, I can promise you one thing: you will soon become suspicious that every establishment has the exact same menu.ย I can confirm that you are not crazy; somehow, each Sicilian restaurant puts just enough of a twist on their version of the classics…
Read MoreLuxury hotel review: Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo and Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel
Siracusa: Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel Downtown Siracusa (Ortigia) consists of mazes of ancient streets and buildings, where it’s easy to feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. ย Nestled in the criss crossing of streets lays the historic Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel,ย a four star hotel. ย Its owners converted the original Baroque style building into…
Read MoreA Summer Guide To Cape Breton
Does anyone out there have their eyes set on venturing to “The Great White North” in the future? Turns out, “The Great White North” transforms into miles of green come summer time, making it an ideal choice for a July or August destination. ย Specifically, the northern section of Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, is worth…
Read MoreThe Best Activities to do in Cape Breton in the Summer
If youโre trekking to Northern Nova Scotia, chances are you are going all the way there to experience the golf at Cabot Links.ย As mentioned in my blog post, my husband calls Cabot Links “the Pebble Beach of Canada,” and it remains one of his favorite places. ย I asked him to pass along some of…
Read MoreThe Best Cabot Trail Eats
Foodie Finds Near and Far Inverness is a remote town, and only has a handful of restaurants nearby. ย Foodies! ย Do not despair! ย Panorma is the hotelโs formal dining restaurant, which offers delicious and creative dishes. ย The floor to ceiling windows provide unbeatable views of the golf course and ocean. ย It was not uncommon to watch…
Read MoreLuxury Hotel Review: Cabot Links
Golf Expectations: If you’re a golfer, Cabot Linksย lodge and golf course is a must-visit destination! It features two of the best courses in the world (Cabot Links is ranked #35 and Cabot Cliffs #11), but is a fraction of the cost compared to other famous North American destination golf courses (thank you Canadian dollar). ย I…
Read MoreLuxury Hotel Review: Bernardus Lodge
Welcome to Bernardus! First impressions and the grounds: Pulling into Bernardus Lodge and Spa, you will be instantly hit with that California-vineyard feel, that until now, you only thought existed in Napa. ย Rows upon rows of vineyards border the entryway, andย if you happen to vacation here in the fall, it looks as if fields of…
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