It was Oct. 19, 1901. Paris was in awe. The stretch of land separating an incredulous crowd from the metal feet of the Eiffel Tower was now interrupted by an enormous machine. Countless faces watched as a young man emerged from the aircraft, his signature Panama hat still sitting comfortably on his head, despite the …
There’s something particularly special about arriving at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. The long driveway. The Mediterranean-topped towers. The fountains. The Carrera marble. The ornate chandeliers, formal draperies and Persian carpets. The museum-quality artworks, especially the 18th and 19th century American and British oil paintings of the sporting life. It’s grand. It’s luxe. And the recent remodels …
My heart racing, my chest heaving, I collapse to the sand, defeated by the relentless waves of the mighty Pacific. My surfing instructor, Spencer, laughs and drags our boards away from the ebb and flow, reminding me that surfing isn’t mastered in a single session, especially on Hawaii’s legendary waves. Completely humbled, I smile at …
The home to many influential Italian innovators, like Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo Galilei, Tuscany is one idolized region no traveller would ever want to miss. The capital is Florence – its city centre a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site – where sightseers can stand in awe of the city’s many artistic and architectural wonders, …
A picturesque landscape that arouses envy from the friends of those who visit its cinematic backdrop, Italy’s Amalfi Coast is renowned the world over for its spectacular climate and even more incredible scenery. If you’re ever cruising along the winding roads of this iconic and striking region – the cool breeze dancing in your hair …
While Italy’s southwestern coast is indeed a crowning jewel, the southeast is no slouch, either. With the Adriatic Sea to the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Taranto to the south, Apulia (or Puglia in Italian) is an outstanding region that forms the heel of Italy’s boot. The area is …
