Staying & dining in style at Reid’s Palace in Madeira, Portugal
One of the top luxury hotels on this island in the Atlantic Ocean complete with Michelin star dining:
The flower island of Madeira prides itself to be one of the oldest tourist destinations in the world. And the Reid's Palace, a Belmond Hotel,…
Where to stay in style in Funchal/Madeira off the western African coast
Where to go on the flower island of Madeira for (truly) luxury hotels:
In my last post, I informed about Madeira as a travel destination. Now it is the turn of the luxury hotel landscape on this island in the North Atlantic. I will start with…
Travel guide to Madeira, the flower island in the North Atlantic off Africa’s coast
What to know when traveling to this year-round destination with mild, subtropical climate:
Have you ever heard of the flower island of Madeira? If you are European, you most probably have as it is a highly popular travel destination in the…
Gourmet break at the legendary La Pyramide in Vienne/France
Dining & staying in style at chef Patrick Henriroux's 2-star Michelin restaurant south of Lyon:
Without knowing it, my husband and I dined at one of France's iconic culinary institutions! Restaurant La Pyramide in Vienne, south of Lyon,…
Staying & dining in style in the Provence, France (plus 2 activities)
Luxury stay near Les Baux-de-Provence & what do in the area (if you like walking):
Upscale lodging and gourmet dining in the Provence are plentiful. If you feel like staying and dining in style here without overspending, it is much more…
2 top walks in the French Riviera
1 coastal walk on the Mediterranean & 1 between 2 towns in the hills of the Côte d'Azur:
The French Riviera or the Côte d'Azur - as it is also called - is the Mediterranean coastline in France's southeast corner. This "Azure Coast" has…
Staying & dining in style at Château Saint-Martin in Vence in the French Riviera hills
Luxury hotel with Michelin star restaurant in the hilltops of the Côte d'Azur:
Staying and dining in style on the French Riviera usually comes with a hefty price tag. This is especially true for beachfront hotels. As my husband and I were…
3 top things to do around Alassio on the Italian Riviera
A guide to visiting a part of Liguria west of Genoa, especially if you like walking:
Liguria is one of the smallest regions in Italy, with its capital in Genoa. It is a narrow strip of land on one of the northernmost points of the Mediterranean…
Staying & dining in style at Villa della Pergola in Alassio/Italian Riviera
Luxury boutique hotel with Michelin star restaurant in a Ligurian seaside resort west of Genoa:
Update: new chef Giorgio Pignagnoli at Restaurant Nove as from spring 2022
Nowadays, foreign travelers head to the Ligurian hotspots as the Cinque…