The river cruise is getting underway. This morning we visited the town of Beaune, and the Musee de L'Hotel-Dieu. This was a hospital for the sick dating back to the 14th Century.…
Fantastic Find in Cucuron, France
We found it! After a long and fun drive thru small towns and forests, we arrived in Cucuron. This was on the list to have a "sneak peek" at the movie location…
Afternoon R&R Overlooking Luberon
Today explored the Luberon area and a few of the special spots where the movie "A Good Year" was filmed. In Gordes we visited the restaurant where Max met his love interest,…
Tucked Away- Hilltop Towns Of Luberon
Beginning our exploration of the Luberon area of France, just east of Avignon. The hilltop towns are rich in history and I have a list of special locations that were used as…
Welcome To Avignon
What a lovely Walled City this is right on the Rhone River. We also see the barges across the river, which is actually a small island. Have visited some amazing markets, both…
Dinner at the Oldest Restaurant in Lyon, France
Enjoyed dinner off-ship at the Oldest Restaurant in Lyon... Brasserie Georges. The dining room reminds me of Musso and Frank's in old Hollywood, only on a much larger scale. There must be…
If You’ve Been Lucky Enough To Visit Napa, You’ve Been Lucky Enough
And Meeting Jack & Delores Cakebread Was A Highlight of the Week I dare say that Napa/Sonoma is one of the loveliest places on earth. If it were not for the extreme…
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa ~ Oahu, Hawaii
A Luxury Spa Camp for Adults! The JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa is located 25 minutes northwest of Honolulu, on the leeward side, in the town of Ko Olina. In addition…
My Favorite Garden on This Year’s Sherman Gardens Home Garden Tour!
The day was filled with exceptional gardens in Cameo Shores, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, and Shady Canyon. This tour never disappoints, and on this day in May, the sun shone brightly, and…
How To Spa
And Truly Enjoy Your Day of Relaxation…. A visit to the Spa should be a time of relaxation and reflection, but for some strange reason it can be a time of anxiousness.…