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Category: Europe

SECRET BOLOGNA EXPERIENCE

Richard and I were traveling through Bologna and I found the most special farmhouse/cooking class in the countryside of Bologna. The owners were lovely, engaging and we were in awe of the whole experience. A husband-and-wife team running a farm, restaurant, cooking school, and a B&B as well. This secret Bologna experience has stayed on top of our minds every time we think of Italy.

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HOLIDAY TRAVEL GUIDE

The holidays are quickly approaching.  Can you believe that it’s the middle of November already?  I cannot! Holidays bring special moments of spending time with the family, gift gifting, and festive traveling! What are your plans for the holidays?  This week I thought I would put a few ideas as a holiday travel guide.

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Spain

BEAUTIFUL SPAIN

What better time to talk about such an amazing destination than now, when I have just returned from a familiarization trip to Spain.  I had the honor of learning about some amazing hotels here with a representation company, Creative Destinations.  They present beautiful properties through Spain, France, and Italy.  We stayed at 4 Virtuoso properties during my trip to experience for ourselves the service, hospitality, culinary delights, and more!  Ah, Beautiful Spain.

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River cruise

HOTTEST NEW TRAVEL TREND

I am sure as you are reading this, you will relate to this title. The hottest new travel trend is traveling with a group. A group of friends, a family group, couples’ groups, or similar interest groups. After the last two years, we have had, people want to be around people. And what better way to do that than to travel together. It’s the hottest new travel trend.

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ITALY, MY ITALY

I love all things Italian, but what happens when you have been to the top three locations of Rome, Florence, and Venice? Well, then it’s time to explore Italy more thoroughly and beyond the top three destinations. Italy my Italy, so much to do and see! In this blog, let’s explore more of the Southern part of Italy. I had the pleasure of a familiarization trip exploring the Southern parts of Italy in 2019.

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GREAT PLACES TO EAT IN LONDON PART 2

After such a great start with great places to eat in London Part 1, there was room for a Great Places to Eat in London Part 2. There are so many extraordinary venues, that this post deserved some more information. Don’t you just love London? Read on for some more great ideas of great places in London to eat!

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London phone booth

GREAT PLACES TO EAT IN LONDON

Just to set the boundaries here, this isn’t a “must go to”, or “best places to visit” type of list.  This is simply my take on some great foods that represent London as a whole.  There are traditional, modern, traditional with modern twists, and of course places that represent and celebrate the incredible diversity of England’s capital city.  Basically, what I am saying here is, if you are in the area there are some great places to eat in London.

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MY LAST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

As I prepare to embark on my next vacation, I thought I would share my last travel experience with you, which was Turks & Caicos in July of 2021. I was on a familiarization trip, meaning I was exploring properties and learning the destination so I could speak to it with my clients. Turks & Caicos has some of the most beautiful waters. Those pictures of the blues and the greens are just stunning.

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FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN BOLOGNA

Richard and I stayed at the Savoia Hotel Regency in Bologna in 2017.  It’s a beautiful hotel that feels very fancy but has great prices.  Our favorite restaurant in Bologna was Garganelli restaurant in the hotel.  This restaurant is all about a refined and elegant environment. The space is modern and classic at the same time.

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WEEKEND GETAWAYS

Who doesn’t love weekend getaways? In the busyness of life sometimes your dream vacation has to take a back seat, but a weekend getaway can be just the thing to leave you feeling refreshed and connected to your partner or family. This week I’m going to share a few of my favorite places to escape for a long weekend.

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