The Most Romantic Places to Sip and Dine on Italy’s Isola d’Elba The Mediterranean island has has its own famous DOCG wine and plenty of handmade pasta. By Kristy Alpert Embraced by the warm, crystalline waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, just off the west coast of Italy’s Tuscan shoreline, Isola d’Elba…
Look for This Label for Authentic Fare at Restaurants in Nice, France Indulge in ravioli, risotto, and gelato in the French Riviera’s dream destination that marries flavors from the Mediterranean border of France and Italy. By Kristy Alpert Even among the most enchanting of villages in the French Riviera, Nice sparkles…
My Dad’s a Pilot, and These Are the 15 Travel Accessories He Won’t Board a Flight Without — From $6 From safety devices to a spacious carry-on, these are his top-recommended essentials. By Kristy Alpert Growing up with a dad who worked as a pilot for Delta Air Lines had some…
The dude ranch revival – where to experience cowboy culture in the US WORDS BY KRISTY ALPERT Increased interest in cowboy culture is inspiring a new generation of travellers to make tracks for America’s great outdoors. From ranch stays and rope-and-ride classes to cattle drives and poetry slams, here’s where to…
I Once Paid Money NOT To Attend This Terrifying German Festival Kristy Alpert | October 17, 2024 Michael Morgenstern As an American living in Europe, there are few moments when I miss my homeland more than right before Halloween. I miss hearing “Thriller” or “Monster Mash” whenever I walk into a store….
Here’s How Gen Z Is Changing High Tea Afternoon tea is actually exciting now — and these are the tea rooms leading the change. By Kristy Alpert The tradition of afternoon tea has long attracted the rule followers and the etiquette adherent among us. It’s a formal tradition that doesn’t lend…
A weekend in Deauville, Normandy: the best hotels, restaurants and things to do WORDS BY KRISTY ALPERT From Belle-Epoque lodgings and international film gatherings to chic apéro by the sea, here are the best things to do in Deauville and its neighbour, Trouville-sur-Mer Among Parisians, Deauville needs no introduction. Fashionable city…
This Renewed Five-star Hotel in Paris Has Some of the Best Eiffel Tower Views in the City Hôtel Balzac’s sleek new redesign sets the standard for tech-savvy luxury, with loads of personality and meaningful interactions. By Kristy Alpert When I arrived at Hôtel Balzac for its opening day post-renovation and rebranding,…
9 Paris Olympic Activities That Are Free—No Reservations or Tickets Required Come as you are, leave when you want. By Kristy Alpert The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be like nothing that has ever been seen before during a Summer Olympics. Not only will the opening ceremony take place…
