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What? They Went Where?
By Susan Saigal, My former husband and I were in Alghero, that charming Spanish-influenced town by the sea on the Italian island of Sardinia. Our...
Smart Travel Loos with Views
By Carol Lazar In Turkey I fell down a toilet and was extricated by the local undertaker who doubled as a barber. It happened in a picturesque...
Very, Very Short Camel Ride
It can be quite cold in Egypt in January, especially in the early morning before the sun has warmed the desert. Our cruise ship, one that the British...
No More Champagne, Please!
Our little group of French-speaking travel writers from Quebec landed in Paris one sunny morning to participate in a press trip to Normandy. I was...
Island Vacations in the Spanish Balearics
Choosing an island for your perfect dream vacation takes time. Matching one’s personality with an island is important and cruising gives a good...
Rio de Janeiro, Glitzy Gemstone Capital of the World
When thinking of gemstones, Boucheron in France, Graff in England, Tiffany’s in the U.S. and Italy’s Buccellati come to mind. So should...
Sneaking Into the Uffizi without Tickets
Some years ago, my former husband and I were in Florence just before Christmas. The city was beautifully decorated with strings of little lights, red...
Say Bonjour! It’s the Way to Say Hello in...
Montreal is famous for its unique Anglo-Gallic heritage.This works in the visitor’s favor, for where else is there such joie de vivre in North...
Overnight at a Hotel that Melts
Quebec City’s Ice Hotel A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quebec City is the only fortified city in Canada. It has all the atmosphere of an ancient...
Students Dine in Splendor at Buca Lapi in Florence
Story: On my first ‘grand tour’ of Europe, many years ago, two of my school friends and I were in Florence. We decided to have dinner at...
How I Got Seasick In Munich
Europe abounds in hotels dating from the 19th century. In fact, there are 68 “Grand” hotels if you count the dilapidated Europa, which...