Ages ago, when I first ventured to Turkey, it was to grab the quickest flight to Bodrum, to the beach, to the Temple of Apollo, to the nearest blue gullet to sail the Aegean. It was exciting, inexpensive and adventurous. Now, I think, “Istanbul! Ottoman Architecture. Fishing Villages along the Straights. How long can I
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Begin any stay in Spain with Madrid. Don’t be fooled by the wide, pristine boulevards. Treasures abound from tavernas to Prado to flamenco and a late supper in Old Madrid. It is the best city in Spain to get one’s bearings.The islands beckon in summer and fall. Some travelers prefer rustic Menorca. Others, more polished Majorca.
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Venice to Rome? Milano, Como, Piedmont and Cinque Terra? Napoli, Pompeii, Rome, Vatican City and the indulgent Amalfi coast?Arrive in Venice by private vapporetto. Explore canals, mask making, Barbarigo Minotto Palace opera, Peggy Guggenheim’s collection, Murano, Burano, Secret Itineraries of the Doges Palace, Lido, Rialto, Piazza San Marco and Casanova’s neighborhood by gondola. Travel by
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If you love the idea of Buddhism and food, Thailand may be right for you! First thing after arrival in Bangkok, take your favorite pieces of clothing to one of our favorite tailors to be duplicated, then head straight for a massage that will render you ready for a perfect night’s sleep – jet lag
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Paris is absolutely the best place to get your bearings. First trip to the City of Lights? La Tour Eiffel, Louvre, Notre Dame, Sainte-Chappel, Petit Palais, Jardin de Luxembourg and L’Opera are absolute musts – especially when accompanied by mouthwatering bistros, Bertillon and Boulevard Raspail. I even know the precise location of the steps where
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