Wondering where to go for luxury travel in Europe? Here you find recommendations where to stay & dine in style with value for money. In addition, there are tips what to do (often involving walking). For Switzerland, go to the separate category!

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5 days on a luxury stay on the Costa Brava, Spain

4 things to do on a luxury stay on the Costa Brava: The Costa Brava - "rugged coast" -  is a coastal region of northeastern Spain. It begins 60 km northeast of Barcelona and stretches to the French Boarder. From the 1960s, this area was developed…
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Review of Restaurant Martin, Flueh, Switzerland

UPDATE: under new management Classic French cuisine with a twist, amiable hosts: My husband and I visited this restaurant – situated in my home canton of Solothurn, but bordering France – on the occasion of a business dinner. Our party…
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My Google Map of Paris 2016

Where to stay, where to dine & where to go for a small bite in style:  Here you may view my Google Map of Paris 2016 with my recommendations for 3 top hotels, 7 gourmet restaurants and 3 other great food outlets for luxury travelers: Paris…
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Review of Grand Hotel du Palais Royale, Paris

Unbeatable location, beautifully renovated, fairly priced: For our family’s short trip to Paris, our choice for a hotel fell on this perfectly located, beautifully renovated hotel in a splendid 18th century building. Location The…
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Paris: my favorite city

Paris – always worth a visit, be it for hiking (Yes!) & its stylish hotels: Paris is my favorite city by far. When I was a bit over 20 years old, I stayed there for 5 months in order to improve my French skills and since then…
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Review of Hotel Caro, Valencia, Spain

Masterfully renovated old palace in top location: This hotel is by far the best choice for demanding travelers in the old town of Valencia. My husband and I chose Caro for our 4 days’ stay in this beautiful and not overly touristy city in…
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Review of Restaurant Salmen, Olten, Switzerland

Excellently prepared starters & mains, very kind staff: My family (couple with an adult son) has been going to this restaurant since 2003, mostly once a year and appreciates the attractively furnished restaurant in the town center of…
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Review of Restaurant Felsenburg, Olten, Switzerland

Best upscale Italien restaurant ever, and this in my home town: Restaurant National Olten/Switzerland since December 2017 (my post) In my post reviewing best restaurants in Olten and surroundings I mentioned that Felsenburg is my all…
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3 days on a luxury stay in Lisbon

3 days in Lisbon as a first-timer: Back from my (third) short trip to Lisbon, Portugal's hilly, coastal capital, here are my tips what to do and where to stay & eat there. As a discerning traveler and foodie I am always on the lookout for…