After finishing the drive and taking in the calming views from Seven Mile Bridge, we landed in Key West for a quick overnight- basically to say that the Gentleman had reached the end of the road. Literally. Our crash pad was Winslow’s Bungalow’s in the center of town, thanks to it’s parking situation and included…
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Exploring Robbie’s: A Must-Visit in the Florida Keys
On the road again…after a few lovely nights at Cheeca Lodge, we set sail (or rental car) farther south towards the end of the Keys. Our first stop was merely ten minutes away, but a must in the area, Robbie’s. An institution, Robbie’s is an eclectic mix of bar, restaurant, art gallery, and of course,…
The Honeymoon Part 1: Cheeca Lodge
In my wildest dreams, I’m not sure I would have pegged the Florida Keys as a honeymoon spot, though plenty of weddings seem to happen there. However, when a good friend marries just after you do, the only logical thing to do is pack as much in as possible on the back of a long-haul…
Experience the Eccentric Charm of XS Venice
Just around the corner from other notable hotels on Dorsoduro is the small, but living large, XS Venice. The name fits the crazy interior design, and wilder hotel uniforms (by Dolce & Gabanna) well. It feels like a step into a palace run by your eccentric uncle if you had either of those things. The…
Sina Centurion Palace: A Hidden Gem in Venice
My favorite hotel in all of Venice might have to be Sina Centurion Palace. While the rooms are very nice, the last one in particular, it’s the whole vibe of the hotel that really just feels right. Local art, friendly service, a bit of fun (and never stuffy) glam. I just love it here. One…
Palazzo Veneziano
If you’re going to show up to Venice for a bit of a romantic whim (or a rather planned whim, 9 months on the calendar, make Palazzo Veneziano your first stop! I can’t tell you how much I love this hotel (also The Gentleman). Next level on all accords. x Gorgeous Venetian glass in a…
Al Profeta- Venice
Ahead of a special birthday, we took it upon ourselves to test drive the restaurant, Al Profeta. Tucked away on a very quiet side street on Dorsoduro, this place is always packed and reservations are essential. I talked the Gentleman into starting with pizza bread as we’d walked 30K steps that day. He hungrily agreed…
Salute Palace- Venice
Few photos of the Salute Palace as it was hands down the worst Venetian hotel we’ve tried. That’s saying a lot given that we cashed in points to book it at no cost during carnival! Despite saying we were celebrating our engagement and looking for venues for a wedding meal- the hotel did absolutely nothing….
Cedric Grolet at The Berkeley- London
My cabbie brainwashed me into visiting this bakery that I knew, but didn’t exatly know I needed. That makes sense, right? He was asking if I knew of Mr. Cedric, I said, ‘mais oui!’ The luxe patisserie king who concocts sweet delights well disguised as fruit or anything else. I suppose I had this conversation…
The Prince’s Head- Richmond
If you’re staying in the Heathrow vicinity and want to do something fun, albeit touristy, head to Richmond. A quaint town made famous by the show ‘Ted Lasso,’ the pub is as real as it gets. Be sure to ‘score’ a reservervation in advance, though there were a few available for our night in question….
La Petite Perigourdine- Paris
After a lovely, but exhausting holiday week in the UK, we Eurostarred over to Paris to…sleep…as it would turn out. Also, eat. Rather than spend hours seeking out the best bistro or even bothering to wear the fanciest clothes packed, we headed for the neighborhood staple, La Petite Perigourdine. The meal was so easy and…
La Lanterne- Paris
After a very long, but fun, hosting Christmas in the UK, we opted to jump on the Eurostar and spend a few days in Paris decompressing. We chose the lovely hotel La Latern for the job as it had an extensive looking spa with access that came with our room. The centrally located Latin Quarter…