A Day in Luberon, Provence
It is cool and sunny here in early June in Provence. There is a wonderful breeze blowing through our hillside villa near Gordes. No air conditioning is needed at this time of year, and the crowds have yet to arrive.
Richard and Yvonne were biking into the... [more]
A Day in Lucca, Tuscany
On my 1st morning in Lucca, I awoke to the aroma of brewed coffee, steamed milk and freshly baked bread. Irresistibly, I threw on a robe and ambled down to the dining room for a light breakfast.
Shortly thereafter, my husband and I prepared to get acquainted with... [more]
A Day in Chianti, Tuscany
My sunny welcome in Tuscany started with our VillaHost Irene being present right at baggage claim to greet us with a big "Buon giorno"!
Once we cleared the highway out of Florence, the rolling hills of olive trees and vineyards was just as I had envisioned Chianti from seeing... [more]
A Day in Biarritz, Basque Country
We woke up to a gentle misty morning and bird song... another day in paradise. Our boys, 18 and 22, were already in the kitchen getting a breakfast snack before heading to the nearby beach for a morning of surfing.
After getting a great cup of fresh French ground coffee... [more]
A Day in Cortona, Tuscany
A day in Cortona is a gift from the heavens!
From the moment of waking up in a beautiful villa, opening the shutters and seeing the beautiful views of the gardens and hills all around, I was assured that it would be splendid day. Whether the sun was shining or there were... [more]
