Tag Archive for: Old World Charm

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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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On a luxury stay in NYC, NOLA & Florida

Overview: 2 days in NYC, 3 days in NOLA, then a drive by car to Florida’s Panhandle (Port Saint Joe), further to USA’s oldest city, Saint Augustine, and finally to Miami Beach for 2 days, that sums up my latest trip to the USA together…
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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…
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Review of Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver

Up to date historical hotel in perfect location: My husband, our adult son and opted for the Rosewood for our three days’ stay in Vancouver. The hotel lived fully up to our expectations! The centrally located historical hotel underwent…
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Review of Hotel Lunetta, Rome

Conveniently located, well-appointed refurbished rooms, friendly staff: Our family (two adults and a teenage son) had a three night’s stay at this lovely boutique hotel amidst Rome’s old town. It’s just off Campo dei Fiori, a bustling…
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Review of Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina, Switzerland

Masterly renovated historic hotel with good facilities and friendly staff: Together with friends (two families with a teenager each) we spent six days at this historic, expertly renovated hotel. While my husband and I had a double room De Luxe,…
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Review of Park Hotel, Weggis, Switzerland

UPDATE: out of business Picturesque lake-side location, beautiful rooms and gourmet food: My husband and I spent a weekend at this gorgeous resort bordering the Lake of Lucerne. We reserved last-minute a double room with lake view and were…
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Review of Hotel Villa Principe Leopoldo, Lugano, Switzerland

Tremendous views, nice rooms, good restaurant: My husband and I stayed a weekend at this hotel wonderfully located above the Lake Lugano in a historical mansion with astounding views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. You have to…