Iceland’s capital city Reykjavik is one of Europe’s modern gastronomic destinations. Foodies of all ages will be impressed with how far its food scene has come. There are traditional Icelandic restaurants to fine dining in hotels to hot dog stands to ice cream shops. Here’s a list of where to eat on your next trip […]
Where to Eat in Rome
When you go to Rome, you may be as excited about the food as you are about seeing the Colosseum. However, with tourist traps surrounding all the major attractions, it is easy to walk into the wrong place where the bill is more impressive than the food. But finding good food really isn’t that hard. […]
A Royal Trip to London’s Dukes Hotel for High Tea
On our recent trip to London, we decided to do something completely different. On our annual visits, we typically experience everything London has to offer – castles, bridges, museums, restaurants and theater. Yet there was one thing even my British-born husband had not experienced – traditional High Tea…and not just your typical High Tea, rather […]
A Night at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, England
If you’re planning to visit Manchester, England and are looking for a place to stay with the kids, the Lowry Hotel is a great choice. Located on the banks of the River Irwell, in the center of town, right near the commercial shopping district and load of things to do, this five-star hotel has 165 […]
Unforgettable Itinerary for a Quick Trip to Venice
Venice Italy is a maze like city that bustles with must see attractions and off the beaten locales that inspire a return to a simpler life. The reality for many travelers, from those taking Eastern Mediterranean cruises to families and couples, is that trips to Venice are quick sometimes stopping in this romantic city of […]
Our Irish Family Vacation
A few years ago when we contemplated a trip to Ireland, we realized there would be a lot of driving involved and that we would want to do a lot of hiking. So with two babies in tow, we decided to put it off a few years. So when close friends recently invited us to […]
Off the Beaten Path in Venice, Italy
The city of water, gondolas, pigeons and boats, Venice Italy is on many travelers top destination lists of must see cities. Although I may be biased, calling Venice a type of home for my family, I can attest the allure and mystique that cloaks Venice whether you are there by yourself, with children or as […]