The craggy Burren is filled with ring forts. Sometime between 1175 and 1195 a group of Cistercian monks settled in the valley on the southwestern side of Ireland’s Burren. With a perceptive genius they called their new church, … Continue reading →
A A Relais & Chateaux in the Mountains. In 1691 General Baron de Preu began construction of the spectacular fortification we see today. We discovered El Castell de Ciutat (Castle of the City) by chance. An … Continue reading →
A Revolutionary Way to Dine. Sunlight cascades across Boston Harbor as the Yacht StarShip gently cuts through the water. Not only is this two and a half hour excursion relaxing, it’s the perfect way to gain a unique … Continue reading →
The largest Italian wine cellar in Vegas. For years I’ve had a problem with an Italian restaurant in Las Vegas—Ferraro’s. Despite sitting down with best intentions to explore a rich variety of main courses, I always wind up ordering … 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 →
