An epicurean holiday in Capri
Our next culinary post takes us to gorgeous island of Capri, home of The Blue Grotto, for a week-long package of Mediterreanan cooking and island touring. To be more specific, we are going to Anacapri, a village set on limestone cliffs 1,900 feet above Capri. The setting is equally spectacular with wrap -around views of … Read more
Cooking and Yoga in a tropical Mexican paradise
This next culinary vacation is one of my favorite finds. Combining beach, yoga, and healthy cooking at a luxurious jungle retreat on the Mexican Rivier Nayarit, this is one of those trips you could do solo, with girlfriends or your partner. Assembled by Access Trips, this package has all the elements going for it (they … Read more
Truffle hunting in Umbria and Provence: Crillon Le Brave and Todi Castle
Ever since I read Peter Mayle’s “A Year in Provence”, I have been fascinated with the idea of truffle hunting. The idea of foraging through a forest in Tuscany, Umbria or Provence, walking a pig by the leash sniffing for underground mushrooms curiously appeals to me. The closest I have come to this sport (it … Read more
Culinary Vacations Revisited…
Over two years ago, I did a series of posts on Inviato featuring several wonderful Unique Family Culinary Vacations. It was one of my favorites to write and to date is still the most widely read of my posts. I am excited to revisit this theme with some new and really unique programs (there is … Read more
Spotlight On: Erin Fredrichs on Kenya & Tanzania
Its 5 weeks and counting to my trip to Kenya. From the day I stepped onto African soil ten years ago for my honeymoon, my heart was captured. I vowed to get back as soon as possible. Unfortunately, it is not until now, 10 years later for our anniversary, that my husband and I have … Read more
Mother’s Day Takeover at Blantyre
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and so is all the dreaded planning that goes with it. For me, it starts every year with the family discussion of whose turn it is to take charge, the inevitable passionate debate (thats a kind way to call it) of where everyone should meet and who has … Read more
