When I flew into Costa Rica I could practically hear the Jurassic Park theme song playing in my head, which makes perfect sense considering the movie was filmed here. ,I looked out the airplane window, curious about who … Continue reading →
Sayan Village, Ubud, Bali Ben and the Monitor Lizard. Snakes, iguanas, komodo dragons and turtles became the Balinese welcoming committee for us on our way to Ubud, Bali. Ben, my traveling companion, heard about a reptile park … Continue reading →
The Sign Says: You Came to St. Barts to Relax . . . So Relax with Wimco.com Views of St. Barts from pool at Villa Jardin. As I swam, the rainbow that’s ubiquitous on St. Barts quickened … Continue reading →
Luxury all-inclusives in the Caribbean. Visited mostly by droves of love-struck honeymooners and cruise ship passengers, the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia is the most developed in the region. Luxurious beachfront all-inclusive resorts are the main draw … Continue reading →
Xara Palace is ultra luxe in the Old Quarters. The Phoenicians sailed into the pristine harbors long before sun-bathers took up residency on the golden beaches on the three island archipelago of Malta, Gozo, and Camino. When it … Continue reading →
Verano Mean Summer in Spanish. “Verano”, the Spanish word for “summer”, aptly describes this secluded hideaway, for here it’s summer year-round. Saltillos, cobblestone and lush foliage. This is a fully-staffed private estate in Conchas Chinas, … Continue reading →
Villa Cafaggiolo, a Medici residence in the Mugello countryside. Portrait by Jacopo Pontormo. This autumn Florence and vicinity is honoring the ancient ties between the Mugello, that splendid pastoral landscape north of the city, and … Continue reading →
Don’t Confuse England’s Avons. To travel the “heart” of England — its geographical and spiritual core — I opt to visit three cities and their environs. First Oxford, fabled center of learning in the Thames River Valley, with … Continue reading →
Hike and Ski The Remarkable Remarkables. The Main Lodge is nestled in pristine wilderness. Be forewarned. When you drive up to the luxurious Matakauri Lodge south of Queenstown, New Zealand, drive a car with a low-roof. … Continue reading →
Romance in stone. Dromoland Castle’s Main Gallery. When touring Ireland you can stay in a farmhouse, guesthouse, villa, secret hunting lodge, abbey, palace, or country manor house. But for romance you must stay in a traditional … Continue reading →
Colonial – Style Spanish California. I walked away from my ordinary life and for two glorious days I am enraptured by the extraordinary, casual elegance of the Estancia Hotel & Spa in La Jolla, California. The minute I … Continue reading →
