While some people consider Bodrum to be “the Hamptons of Turkey,” for me, flying into Bodrum was a bit like finding Brigadoon. From the window of the plane, I watched as a series of misty blue islands rose almost chimerically out … Read More
“What happened to your head?” someone asked me on the plane heading home from Turkey. I’d been waiting for the question – after all, it was a rather rude red mark atop my forehead – and now, at last, I … Read More
Years ago, as an adolescent, I learned the word “Shangri-La” and subsequently sought out the 1933 James Hilton novel, “Lost Horizon,” where a group of world-weary travelers arrive at a mystical lamasery, a mythical utopia marked by harmony and happiness. … Read More
Driving along the “route des Grands Crus,” our guide kept pointing out various esteemed vineyards and winemaking houses – and, whenever we stopped for a photo, admonishing all of us not to taste the grapes or cross the stone walls … Read More
Macaroons are the cupcakes of France: they’re everywhere – and all through France, claims are made as to which “macarons” are the ones with pedigree or the royal stamp or the best-loved by the locals. The city of Nancy in … Read More
Back in the old days, when recycling was first introduced as a national objective, my mother eschewed holiday gift wrap and, instead, insisted that every member of her family wrap their gifts in newspaper. “Why not aluminum foil?” asked my … Read More
By now you’re savvy enough to know: true Champagne can only come from the Champagne region of France. Hence the uppercase. If the word “champagne” is in lower case or accompanied by the words “méthode traditionnelle,” then you’re looking at … Read More
On Air France, there’s still a middle class – and it is rightfully celebrated. It’s called Premium Economy, meaning it’s a class above Air France’s economy class – and right behind Air France’s business class. (Air France’s first class service, … Read More
Life in the Clouds Atop Gran Canaria
By the sand and the sea—and the Dunes of Maspalomas
Recharge & Reset at The Europe Hotel & Resort in Killarney
The Best of Cork at Hayfield Manor
The Thoroughbred Life at The K Club
The Country House Grandeur of Dromoland Castle
Michelin stars for Terre restaurant at Castlemartyr ResortLife in the Clouds Atop Gran CanariaBy the sand and the sea—and the Dunes of MaspalomasRecharge & Reset at The Europe Hotel & Resort in KillarneyThe Best of Cork at Hayfield ManorThe Thoroughbred Life at The K ClubThe Country House Grandeur of Dromoland CastleMichelin stars for Terre restaurant at Castlemartyr ResortLife in the Clouds Atop Gran CanariaBy the sand and the sea—and the Dunes of MaspalomasRecharge & Reset at The Europe Hotel & Resort in KillarneyThe Best of Cork at Hayfield ManorThe Thoroughbred Life at The K ClubThe Country House Grandeur of Dromoland CastleMichelin stars for Terre restaurant at Castlemartyr Resort