Everyone grows up reading or hearing fairytales; tales of towns surrounded by Medieval walls. What happens inside and outside of these walls is always a fascinating adventure. My visit to Lucca, Italy, proved that fairytales are real, and that mysterious walled towns still exist. No visit to Tuscany should be complete without a visit to…
Florence in Two Days: A Pocket Travel Guide to Florence, Italy
Rich with history and artistic treasures, Tuscany’s capital Florence is a city that inspires every visitor in a unique way. Florence was at the top of my list during a month-long tour of Italy. With very little time to explore, my first visit would simply serve to whet my appetite for the next. I uncovered a…
A Luxury Stay at Hotel de Russie, Rome
There’s a reason why millions of people visit Rome every single day, the allure to experience this culturally rich, effortlessly fashionable city is an undeniable force. My first visit was quick, incredibly special and one that I will never forget and I could not possibly have stayed in a more perfect choice from all the five star…
Monaci delle Terre Nere: A Boutique Mount Etna Hotel in Sicily
I found myself in the gorgeous green gardens of a beautiful Etna hotel on the island of Sicily, just shortly after spending time in Corsica, and the contrast was absolutely delicious; literally and figuratively. Not only did Sicily represent the beginning of a month-long (first time) exploration of Italy for me, but I’m part Sicilian…
Casadelmar and La Plage, A Luxury Stay in Porto-Vecchio, Corsica
The island of Corsica is a sweet spot for good reason; floating in prime real estate in the magical Mediterranean waters off the coast of France and Italy. It pulls not only the elements from each, but an incredible history and feeling that blends, dances and exists on its own terms. I fell madly in-love…
Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita, A Luxury Cave Hotel in Matera, Italy
My first day in Matera, Italy, I wandered the narrow cobbled streets in awe. Awe of the in-tact history, the charm, the quiet, the unspoiled town, and the authentic Italian moments I witnessed on the streets. I felt at ease, welcomed into the past with an invitation to get lost here. It came as no…
L’Auberge de Sedona, Arizona
Chances are if you know anything about Sedona, you know that it is said to be an incredibly powerful place. With its four vortexes, crystal shops, energy workers and healers, and magnificent Red Rock country, it is nearly impossible to not feel the magic when you visit. That magic is exactly what I felt during my…
El Mangroove: A Boutique Luxury Hotel in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
The dreamy idyllic images on the El Mangroove website pull you in and invite you to ‘chill’; a promise delivered the moment you step foot on the property. El Mangroove is situated on the coast of Papagayo Bay, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is a soft landing spot for sun-worshipping, water sports, and the most divine…
Isleta El Espino, Private Island Resort in Nicaragua
By the time I reached the marina on Cocibolca Lake, I had been in Nicaragua long enough to feel its courting take, but I still could not put my finger on the deep connection I felt to this new place. As my feet left the mainland, and we loaded up the small boat that would…
