Design gurus, feast your eyes on this. Maison La Vallette is a design masterpiece and the perfect place to call home while exploring the intriguing city of Valletta, the capital of the island nation of Malta off the coast of Italy. Essentially, Maison La Vallette is a self-catering luxury town house with a large bedroom,…
To celebrate their 40th anniversary, ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours announced a Pisa-to-Venice cycling trip June 6-17, 2012, hosted by two generations of the founding family. ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours started in 1972 and was the first North American company to offer pedal tours in Europe. They’ve since stashed many awards under their belt, including the prestigious National…
“When you tell people you are going to Italy, their hearts melt, whether they have been there before or not.” – Sue Condon, proprietor at Podere Vigiliano in Umbria. It is with this premise that Sue and I ventured on our girlfriend getaway to the Costiera Amalfitana, relying on a few tips from Susan Van…
I first traveled to Europe when I was 16. It was the classic family tour, though we spent most of our time in Italy with a few days in Austria and a quick stop off in Germany. Unfortunately my youth or perhaps self-involvement prevented me from truly appreciating the trip. Years, and a world of…
You’ve probably heard about gluten-free food, as it is becoming a major issue in the food industry. But unless you have celiac disease, do you really know what all the talk is about? We interviewed Karen Morgan of Blackbird Bakery (based out of Austin), who specializes in the “art of gluten-free cooking,” to clarify and…
Come and join Sabrina and her dear local pals Jenny and Alberto for five days where liberation, love and laughter will reign. Join Sabrina Ward Harrison at the beautiful La Feniche, a Bed and Breakfast sweetly nestled just outside of the busy area of Positano, Italy. Surrounded by lush vegetation, La Fenice represents the “Old…
I’ve been fortunate enough to build a business — Sorelle Bionde — that requires travel to Italy, frequently. Logging countless hours wandering the streets and passageways of cities such as Milan, Florence, Venice, Rome and more, I have uncovered great finds from artisans and designers who truly do march to their own beat. The result:…