Don’t know about you, but I don’t know how many times I’ve booked a ‘Hotel & Spa’ or ‘Resort & Spa’ only to not book a spa treatment at all. Those words simply conjure up an image of decadent relaxation and pampering; just what I thought I needed when I made the booking… only...
10 things to see and do in Nice this winter
Updated August 2018: When you think of Nice and the South of France, you think of steamy, sunny days, and sprawls of sun loungers. Then there are the ‘beautiful people’ dining al fresco sipping rose at one of the chic restaurants. The reality is, is that it can be scorching hot and chock-full of...
Cannes Film Festival – Tips for your trip
March 2018 – The illustrious Cannes Film Festival takes place every May and has been referred to as the most important film festival in the world. In 2018, the dates are May 9-20. The Festival is big business, full of industry types, primarily trying to sell distribution rights for their films. They are also...
Smooth Jazz Festivals in Europe
Updated March 2018: I’m a huge fan of Smooth Jazz. I remember when Chicago radio station, WNUA, used to play a style of music that was a mix of R&B, Jazz, Rock, Pop, and Funk. Some call it elevator music, or ambient music. There used to be a Sunday Smooth Jazz brunch at the...
Monaco – Affordable Luxury
Is Monaco Really Affordable? Updated January 2018: Monaco – Oh…, the glitz and glamour! It’s quite a surreal place and the second smallest principality in the world after the Vatican. There is a sophistication and beauty like no other. With its magnificent gardens, the world-famous Casinos and charming Palace, you can just imagine Grace Kelly strolling...
The Best Arrondissement in Paris
I’ve been to Paris numerous times and I really can’t get enough of this city. If it were more affordable, I’d seriously move here. I love the buzz and vibe, the lights and animation, the quaint boutiques, the little dogs, the long stretches of city blocks adorned with prominent wrought-iron balconies, and the delicious...
