Touch down in the City of Lights and experience The Peninsula Paris, Europe’s first Peninsula hotel and one of the city’s most iconic sights. This “grand dame,” which first opened its doors in 1908, counts the Arc de Triomphe among its famous neighbors. Ideally located along Avenue Kléber, with views over the Eiffel Tower, The…
Then I remember walking for HOPE in 2016. God whispered, “Note how I provided: You had a vehicle donated by Honda Grainger. A beautiful Honda Van at that! Your gas money was given to you. Your accommodation booked and paid for, food too, by Trace Staffing. Water for the hot summer days provided by Perna…
Marriott has long been synonymous with luxury, exceptional service, and unforgettable experiences. With a strong commitment to creating memorable stays, Marriott’s branding culture sets the bar for what it means to travel in style. For high-net-worth families and business travelers seeking a seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and luxury, Marriott offers a range of services…
Forget the usual guys’ weekend of beer and barstools—this is a getaway with a serious upgrade. In Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, you can swap the predictable for something bold: think vintage car events, hands-on cooking challenges, and a top-notch spa to recharge after the action. Pair that with great food, strong cocktails, and the kind of…
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From the Hermès website ( read this page for a brief, concise history of one of my favourite luxury brands): More of a journal than a magazine, this publication was created in 1973 in Germany under the name Die Welt von Hermès, with Le Monde d’Hermès emerging in France two years later. Now translated into…
In our adult life, we are never really wearing one hat, or only ever facing or doing life in one dimension. We live, work, love, play, grow. As a woman, I am a wife, daughter, sister, friend, leader, writer, coach, business woman. I am both strong and vulnerable. I am strategic and I am overwhelmed….
Eastern Europe has been in a state of heightened tension since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This conflict has led to a significant increase in travel advisory levels across the region. The U.S. State Department, in response to these escalating tensions, issued Belarus a level 4 travel advisory in 2022, a warning that was reissued on…
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I love basil. I love growing basil, eating basil, looking at basil, thinking about basil, and talking about basil. One of the best things about basil is that, while on first blush it may seem like a challenging plant to grow, in reality it is very easy, prolific, and predictable. As long as you go…
Looking for Autumn beauty ideas? Here are my top beauty essentials for Autumn Summer has come and gone, sadly, but there is something comforting about colder evenings and shorter days. I know it is wishful thinking, but it is what it is. But there will be jam, and more tea, and scones. And a slightly…
I vividly remember, as a teenager, watching with astonishment as my sister’s boyfriend missed the entrance to our driveway by several feet and slammed her car into my dad’s prize privet hedge. He got out totally unfazed, walked up to the house, opened the door, and confidently proclaimed, ‘There’s something wrong with the gearbox.’ The…
