Corsica is a large, oval-shaped French island in the western Mediterranean. Its jagged granite spine rises from the blue sea about 100 miles southeast of Nice, but centuries of geographic isolation have allowed Corsica to develop a distinct culture. For the traveler this lends to the island a more exotic … Read more
A Day in Saint Germain des Prés There are few neighborhoods in the world as famous as Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and even fewer that have managed to maintain an elite status for as long and with as much elegance and style as this one. When I was living in Paris, I was … Read more
Off the Beaten Track Enough can’t be said about Florence. The birthplace of the Renaissance and home of historical heavy hitters such as Galileo, Dante and Machiavelli, the city’s cultural legacy makes it an awe inspiring must see for all travelers. While walking through the historic center, it’s obvious that … Read more
Edited By Travelsquire What is it about Greece that is so exotic, so romantic, so tantalizing that it s at the top of everybody s list and is the one foreign place they’re longing to visit? Let’s face it,dreams were made when we watched Meryl whooping it up on … Read more
A popular image that comes to mind when one imagines the Greeks Isles is one of white- washed houses with bright sea-blue shutters, white sand beaches peppered with tiny fishing boats and caressed by the waves of the turquoise waters that envelope them. In the case of the Greek … Read more
Everything’s coming up Rosé Blazing sun, boiling heat and no beach in sight … what’s the solution? A refreshing rose that will transport you from city sidewalks (or wherever you’re sweltering this summer) to the rolling hills of southern France. OK, before you begin to sneer, let’s be … Read more
A Retsina Revival Plan There’s a quick way to go broke in Greece, and I don’t mean letting an octopus swallow your wallet. It’s cocktails. Johnny Walker and Jim Beam only travel first class; mojitos and Blue Angels, strictly deluxe. So what’s a thirsty traveler to do? Drink Greek. It’s … Read more
For anti-tourist Aegean island hoppers, check out the recently renovated K Boutique Hotel. This stylish, modern hotel is beautifully located near the beach and the center of Rhodes. It’s a great spot for exploration yet off the tourist trail. The hotel offers 30 two-room suites including 23 superior suites, three executive … Read more
The Hydroussa Hotel As you pass through the tall gates into the courtyard of the Hydroussa Hotel on the little Greek island of Hydra, you instantly experience its inviting embrace–even before stepping through the intricately carved wooden doors and into the marble coolness of the lobby. The allure of the … Read more