ANDRIS NELSONS LEADS THE BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S FIRST-EVER JOINT PERFORMANCES WITH THE LEIPZIG GEWANDHAUS ORCHESTRA—A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE FIVE-YEAR BSO/GHO ALLIANCE LAUNCHED IN FEBRUARY 2018 AND AN UNPRECEDENTED EVENT IN THE WORLD OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC, OCTOBER 27–NOVEMBER 2 AT SYMPHONY HALL
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When driving to Vermont this time of year, we’re most often on the hunt for yummy maple products, stellar leaf-peeping, or some major fall finds at those famous outlets. There is never a trip however, whether long or short, into Vermont when I fail to learn something interesting about the great state of Vermont. […]
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Like turning the pages of a storybook with castles, forests, imaginary dragons, and of course the occasional damsel in distress, a river cruise through Germany sends your senses soaring. In my experience, the Moselle, Rhine, and Main rivers are the most consistently picturesque to enjoy via cruising. My traveling companion/husband and I recently sailed […]
The city is packed with many wonderful attractions. These are some you may want to check out first. Source: Top 10 Sights to See in Leipzig
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“When you get to dock at The Grand Tremezzo, you will see someone tall and handsome waiting for you. Tell him I love him.”
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“you see nature and then emulate it”
Alexander Calder 1898-1976
THE GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2018 SEASON Festival Artists to Include Eric Owens, Thomas Hampson, Jamie Bernstein, Rosanne Cash, Margaret Atwood, Heidi Stober, Joshua Hopkins, James B. Stewart, Jeanine Tesori, Kevin Puts and more The Glimmerglass Festival has released the details of its 2018 schedule. For a second year, the Festival’s programming will explore themes of […]
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310 beaches from over 70 countries, ranking them based on the price of a typical day at the shores.
Source: The Nuits de Fourvière Festival – Lyon Tourist Office and Convention Bureau
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Twin Farms: Spring get-away A place so special you won’t want to leave
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Being lucky enough to travel and stay in some pretty remarkable properties through the world, I have truly loved many. Rarely do I feel like I just don’t want to leave even though I have enjoyed them. This was a different stay and I truly did not want to head home. Nestled about 15 minutes […]
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I have been dreaming about the food in the Lombardy Region of Italy since leaving one week ago! It is sheer agony to wake up hungry for Risotto and an Aperol Spritz.
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I have been dreaming about the food in the Lombardy Region of Italy since leaving one week ago! It is sheer agony to wake up hungry for Risotto and an Aperol Spritz.
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Source: 10 reasons to visit Genoa next time you are in Italy
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Old Forge has long been considered “Adirondack Base Camp” for vacationers who wish to enjoy everything from tranquility to adventure. According to www.oldforge.com, the largest hamlet in the historic Town of Webb includes Eagle Bay, Big Moose and Stillwater. From there, you can explore the central Adirondack region and all of the Adirondack Park. Inlet […]
Want an American river cruise? Take an Un-Cruise voyage Un-Cruise Adventures boast small ships, BIG experiences and, I would add, laid-back adventure and charm. Intuitively, Dan Blanchard, owner an… Source: American River Cruise
In neighboring Pittsfield, Massachusetts, sitting gloriously on North Street is one of the coolest boutique hotels in New England. It’s named plainly Hotel on North. While located in the Berkshires where there are artisans and artists and entertainment of all kinds to enjoy, this hotel may just be reason enough on its own to take […]
The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester is an excellent start to a premier shopping weekend… Combining a wonderful hotel stay and spa visit could ease the pain or heighten the joy depending on your thoughts on” back-to-school” shopping. A tradition started some time ago for some families to travel outside their area to visit outlets or free-standing stores […]
There are two things in life that relax me more than anything else – perusing thrift and antique stores and reading old cookbooks. When I find some cookbook treasures that lovingly contain notes, comments and private family recipes scribbled throughout the book…well that’s the thrift store jackpot! I found one such culinary personal masterpiece in […]
I have made many road trips as the Grateful Traveler and one recently took me to Litchfield, Ct. to visit the wonderful Mayflower Grace. Hungry (as usual) we stopped at Patty’s Restaurant to find one of the best American breakfast establishments. Inexpensive, hearty food and prepared like a famous chef would on a sunday morning […]