Luxury Travel Destinations
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24 hours in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Going to São Paulo has never been on my bucket list, per se, but I have always been curious about this massive city. On a recent trip to Rio de Janeiro, I decided to take a little detour and spend 24 hours in São Paulo. And delighted to have done so.
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My favourite places in Palm Springs and Palm Desert
My love for California isn’t news to anyone. I LOVE it! People sometimes ask me why I keep going back year after year, and there is surely some type of magnet that attracts me to this place. I love San Francisco, Santa Monica and San Diego, but the Desert Cities, located a little over an hour from Los Angeles, have a special place in my heart.
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A luxury weekend in Barcelona
Barcelona welcomed me back For over 4 years, I had the privilege of “having” to go to Barcelona for work every other week. During this time, I spread my time…
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A wine tasting weekend in Piemonte, Italy
We were delighted to be accompanied by Mr. & Mrs. O and friends, on one of our weekends away in the Langhe, in the wine region of Piedmont, probably best known for its wonderfully complex Barolo wines.
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Trying new places in Lisbon
It was time to try something new and on a recent trip to Portugal’s capital city and my hometown, Mr. O and I did just that! Here are some places we found and loved in Lisbon, Portugal
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Tales from a weekend in Paris
Paris does not require a proper introduction. Considered by many the most romantic city in the world, it is a city that has grown on me over time. I think I must have visited a good 6 times, but Mr. O and I hadn’t ventured over the Channel for around 5 years, so it was great to go back.
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The mountains are calling! Mrs O loves Val Thorens, French Alps
Val Thorens isn’t a huge resort, but has everything we need – fantastic accommodation, great restaurants and great ski-in ski-out access. Oh and have I mentioned great skiing instructors?
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A beginners guide to Port Wine by @TaylorsPortWine
I have recently fallen in love with this special grape juice, which comes in many shapes and colours. Obviously, I didn’t know much about it, and always keen to learn. Should we raise a glass?
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My super California Road Trip
My favourite USA state – and the ultimate California road trip, from San Francisco to San Diego
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