Paris is probably my favorite place on earth. The culture, the history, the food, the romance. But if you don’t know where to go, you’re liable to miss the best parts of Paris. So forget the Champs Elysées, which is probably not that different from a mall in America and...

Amsterdam isn’t just for stoners anymore! If you’re looking for a luxurious romantic getaway, don’t discount Amsterdam.  There has been an influx of luxury accommodations, dining options, and trendy shops and these days it’s really up to snuff with other European cities—I swear.  Don’t be intimidated by Amsterdam’s infamous Red...

As you know, I just recently returned from a trip to Paris. One of the best parts of Paris (if not the best) is enjoying the Parisien cuisine. You haven’t visited Paris if you haven’t hit up its best restaurants. I tried to gather a group of my favorite places...

When I was invited to experience the legend, Le Cinq, I was overwhelmed with excitement…and then the diet began in preparation for what I knew would be a gluttonous night of fine, French cuisine. Before I went of course I did a little research on the legendary, Le Cinq. Basically,...

The Overview A couple weeks ago I was lucky enough to be the guest of the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam to check out their hotel. This property has been wowing guests since it opened its doors in 1867. The moment I walked into the lobby I was overwhelmed by its palatial...

Image courtesy Le Meurice Hotel As you may or may not know, my last trip to Paris, although of course extremely pleasurable, was filled with many meetings for work. I was in Paris partially because I was writing an article about planning the perfect honeymoon there. Although it was work-based,...

Last week I was whisked away to Paris and London by Avenue Story to check out their luxury apartment rentals. Renting an apartment seems to be the latest trend for the sophisticated traveler. But being somewhat of a traditionalist, (ahem, a scaredy-cat) I had never ventured outside my comfort zone...

The first night I arrived in Amsterdam, I was hosted by The Toren hotel for the purposes of checking out one of their newly remodeled suites, the Executive Suite to be exact. I had my reservations as I always do when staying at boutique hotels as they can on occasion...

Bonjour my darlings, I’m back from Paris, Amsterdam, and London with some exciting news! I have joined forces with some of the finest luxury travel bloggers in the biz to form The Luxury Travel Blog Network. We have banded together to bring you the best in luxury travel! Every other...

I can’t believe how quickly my trip back to London is approaching! It will be my last stop on my little mini European tour 2013! Hopefully I won’t go another five years until I go back. I’m really excited for London because it has thousands of years of incredibly rich...

If you know me, you know I can’t stop yapping about my upcoming trip to Paris! Weeee!!!!!! If I could photoshop myself into this picture above, you know I would! Ever since I saw the movie I have been dying to get back to Paris. And I do mean back...

The Neue Galerie New York is located on 86th Street and Fifth Avenue, just across from Central Park. The lovely structure was designed by the same team responsible for the New York Public Library. The Neue Galerie houses New York’s leading collection of German and Austrian Expressionist art.  The galleries...

After living in New York for almost ten years, keeping up with the trendiest foodie hotspots has become like a second job (or third I guess since blogging is already my second). You can’t live in New York without hearing about the neweset, hippest, and best restaurants without needing to...

Uruguay is South America’s best-kept secret, especially the quaint town of Colonia, just an hour ferry ride away from Buenos Aires. Argentina and Brazil have become tourist hotspots, but Uruguay has always seemed so intriguing to me. I knew that during our visit to Buenos Aires that I needed to...

    Thailand is brimming with breathtaking beach towns and luxurious resorts. The only problem is that many of them have become so overrun with tourist locales that it crushes a bit of the charm–case and point, Phuket. Yikes, you might as well be in Florida. We found Koh Samui...

This article is the third installment of my Favorite Attractions  in Disney World, today’s edition–Hollywood Studios. I wrote two other articles, one on Must See Epcot Attractions and the other on Must See Magic Kingdom Attractions, be sure to check those out. For those of you who don’t know me...

If you want to live like a Porteño, which means a Buenos Aires local, you have a few things to learn. First of all, as a New Yorker, I thought that we liked to eat late, typically dining at about 9pm on the weekends. Not here though, folks here are just...

While I’m still somewhat fresh off my trip from Buenos Aires, I wanted to share my hotel experience at The Alvear Palace. As many of you know, I consider myself to be a luxury expert. What does that mean? Well, I live in New York City and am completely spoiled...

I had the exquisite pleasure of staying at the Four Seasons Buenos Aires when I was down in South America this past month. The renovations on the lobby and pool had just been completed on November 29, 2012. (I arrived December 11).  I couldn’t wait to check it out. While down in Buenos Aires, I visited two other Five-Star hotels as well, the Faena Hotel and Alvear Palace, but the Four Seasons was the best in my opinion. Although the other two were equisite, the Four Season’s standout service made them the clear winner. I have never been so impressed by a concierge’s services–but I’ll get to that. Location, Location, Location Located in the heart of Recoleta, the most affluent neighborhood of Buenos Aires, just blocks away from all the best shops and restaurants, you can’t find a better spot. There is a Havana coffee shop (my favorite) right across...

What to Do in Buenos Aires On my most recent trip, I ventured down to South America for my first time! Buenos Aires was our first stop and it was incredible. The culture, the colors, the food, the people. I loved everything about it. If you don’t know me, you...

As promised my travel buffs, here are the rest of my favorite photos from Buenos Aires. I think this batch is a little better. What do you think? I got a little more comfortable with my camera as the trip went on. I learned different features as I read articles...

I recently returned from my trip to Buenos Aires. It was incredible and I can’t wait to share everything with all of you! Before I share my stories and suggestions I thought I would start you off with my photos. I am trying desperately to improve my photography skills and...

EPCOT is probably my favorite of all the parks. That might have something to do with the fact that it has so many attractions geared towards adult enjoyment. On a beautiful day, nothing is more fun to me than walking around and having a beer or a country-themed cocktail in...

The holidays in my humble opinion are the best time to visit Disney World. The over-the-top decorations make it magical, it’s simply buzzing with a Christmas spirit that makes it even more exciting. If you’re headed to Disney World this holiday season, make sure you check out my favorite rides...

When I began planning my honeymoon last year, Laos was not originally part of the itinerary. It was only after hearing rave reviews from friends and family that I decided to look into it. I hated nothing more than the thought of going all the way over to Southeast Asia...

  I never thought that I would voluntarily wake up at 4am on my honeymoon, but I did (And this wasn’t even the only day I did so). It was totally worth it. The second country on my honeymoon was Cambodia. Everyone who has been who I spoke with vowed...

I have been to Disney World more than 20 times. Not many women in their early 30s can say this…unless they work there or something. Growing up, every Christmas, every year my family went to Disney World. And I loved it. I actually grew up thinking that it was normal...

Sala Mae Rim: Located in the Four Seasons restaurant, this hotspot is a must-see during sunset. It overlooks the property’s working rice paddies  and the Mae Rim valley. The views are absolutely stunning. If you’re staying in the city it’s worth a drive out here. The restaurant serves up sumptuous...

Montreal is a wonderful vacation destination. Only a 6 hour drive from New York City yet it feels an ocean apart. With bustling nightlife and an impressive restaurant scene, the city is truly a great vacation spot. This city has tons of dining options from quaint French cafes like Cafe...

As you know from my post about the Four Seasons Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai is definitely one of my favorite cities I ever visited. While the Four Seasons is set in Mae-Rim, which is an idyllic countryside, the city of Chiang Mai is brimming with culture and wildlife sanctuaries where...

Chiang Mai is somewhat of a hidden gem in Thailand, everyone squeezes in a visit to Bangkok and usually some beach town but not everyone knows that the real must-see town is Chiang Mai, nicknamed the “Rose of the North” for its beauty, I think this was my favorite place...

Koh Samui, the world’s most perfect honeymoon destination. Just posting my pictures makes me want to kick back on the beach with a pina colada, actually I’m more of a gin martini girl, or red wine girl…errr…I digress. When deciding where to go for our honeymoon in Southeast Asia we...

This past week I had the pleasure of getting “stuck” at the Ritz-Carlton. You may think I’m saying this as a joke, but I was actually stuck there because of Hurricane Sandy. What a place to weather the storm, right? While my friends in New York were stocking up on...