Sea Satin Market

  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

Provence, France

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

Drink Greek

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

K Boutique Hotel Rhodes, Greece

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 Hydra, Greece

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