A Guide to the Most Charming Villages in France's Vallée de la Gastronomie
Visiting the small towns and villages in France's Vallée de la Gastronomie is a journey through the heart of the country’s culinary heritage. Whether you’re a food lover or simply a Francophile, this region is a must-visit.
A Weekend Guide to Lyon
Lyon is often regarded as the gastronomic capital of the world. (It’s also home to one of my favorite soccer teams, Olympique Lyonnais Féminin.)
A Weekend Guide to Dijon, France
Everyone talks about Lyon as the gastronomic capital of France (if not the world), but don't sleep on Dijon. This city is delightful and just as easy to get to on the TGV from Paris or any other major French city.
A Weekend Guide to Saugatuck, Michigan
For those of us who indulge in Hallmark Channel movies (either at the holidays or even year-round), one of the questions that viewers often find themselves asking is, “Are these places ever real?” The real answer is, of course, no. But that doesn’t mean you can’t seek out the fantasy just a little bit—at least as far as the setting is concerned.
Hotel Stays: The Wickwood Inn
Nestled along Michigan’s scenic west coast, Wickwood Inn offers a distinctive blend of historic charm and modern luxury. This 86-year-old property, recently renovated by Chicago-based luxury design firm Soucie Horner Interiors, showcases a meticulous restoration that balances its historic character with high-end, contemporary touches.