Meredith and I are firm believers that it’s hard to go wrong with a Relais & Châteaux property, and Hotel Crillon le Brave is far from an exception to the rule. With sweeping views of Mt. Ventoux, luxurious rooms, a warm and friendly staff, delicious food, and an unbelievable amount of Provencal charm, the hilltop property quickly climbed to the top of our favorites list, alongside quite a few of its sister properties. Continue reading Hotel Crillon Le Brave
For as much as “minimal” and “subtle” were the main descriptors of our first hotel in Paris, I’d have to say that the Saint James Paris … Continue reading Saint James Paris
When planning my drive from Maine to West Virginia last month for a wedding, I decided to split up the drive and stop at one of … Continue reading Revisit: Hotel Fauchère
Michael & I had been planning a quick getaway with Orvis to Charlottesville, VA as a way to break up the drive from North Carolina to … Continue reading Clifton Inn
When looking for a place for Michael, Orvis, and I to spend the night in the Triangle area, I knew I wouldn’t have to search for … Continue reading The Fearrington House Inn
A few years ago Michael, Orvis, and I were down in North Carolina, visiting our families for the Christmas holiday, when a substantial snowstorm made its … Continue reading Hotel Fauchère
I love a good basement establishment – maybe it’s the speakeasy-feel of the bar, or the idea that you’re onto a good secret when you hop … Continue reading Bar Louis
Let’s get down to the bread and butter of why, even with significant trips south and to France slated for the first half of this year, Meredith and I spent quite a few hours in front of the computer this January, trying desperately to figure out the logistics of squeezing in a trip back to Nevis in between other trips (sadly we ultimately decided that we couldn’t this year, but it’s a must for next year). Montpelier Plantation, in my book, has to be one of the purest examples of a relaxation getaway that could possibly exist. I’ll start with … Continue reading Montpelier Plantation