About three years ago we first visited Versailles on a day trip. It was then, as we were leaving the through the Grille de la Reine, that we noticed the gorgeous Trianon Palace Versailles, a Waldorf Astoria hotel. As a notorious hotel geek, I never forget a hotel that caught …
The Maltese islands may be small in size but there are plenty of accommodation options to be found. From boutique hotels to beach resorts, you’ll be spoiled with choice. Luxury travelers like yourself will be pleased to learn that 5 star hotels in Malta are on the rise with new …
As you may have read in our article on the most stunning places to visit in Malta, the highlight of our trip to the islands was our exploration of Three Cities Malta. This area consists of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua or, as originally named, respectively Birgu, Isla and Bormla. Birgu is the …
After our visit last year, we shared some of the most stunning places to visit in Malta. As you may remember, we were surprised to find that sandy beaches are pretty scarce in this Mediterranean paradise. Yet, there are some gorgeous beaches to be found… if you know where to …
When making our bucket list of 10 gorgeous Mediterranean resorts, I was spoilt with choice. So much so, that I decided to feature all these other hotels that I held onto, anyway. To keep things organized, I’ll be sharing these gems by country. Hope you haven’t made all your summer …
As you may know, we try to spend some quality time with our girls individually every year by taking them on a city break with either mom or dad. This was five-year-old Jade’s first weekend trip abroad where she had me all to herself. We always try to get the …
Our travel bucket list is filled with destinations far away and because of that, we sometimes neglect to give some destinations closer to home the attention they deserve. Therefore, we were happy to learn that my parents were organizing a multigenerational trip to nearby Luxemburg. Just a 3-hour drive from …
Still a bit off the tourist radar, vibrant Bologna managed to keep its authentic flair. It’s the biggest city in the north-Italian region of Emilia-Romagna and renowned for its university, which is the oldest one in the Western world (even predating Oxford). This important student population creates a lively vibe. …
One of Portugal’s emblems is the ‘Galo de Barcelos’ or ‘Rooster of Barcelos’. According to the legend a dead rooster miraculously intervened in the hanging of a man who had been falsely accused. This famous and colorful emblem of Portugal symbolizes the love of life, a love that we share! So it’s …
Saying that Belgian weather is not that great most of the year, would be an understatement. Sure, we can handle a few months of colder weather. And, yes, we do enjoy those colourful autumn days and the cozy end of year period. But to us, the rainy days should end …
