The Foundry Suites might be described in a single sentence as a hipster’s hidden paradise in Athens. With a French press and record player, microbrews, and midcentury-modern-meets-industrial trimmings, The Foundry provides lux comfort with a tasteful edge.

Dubrovnik is one of those “all in one” destinations where culture, history and pure recreation exist a short walk from one another. A walled medieval city, rising from a rocky promontory above the sparkling waves of the Adriatic, it’s no mystery why Dubrovnik is the filming location for so many cinematic scenes. 

Amsterdam is a city with a rich and unique history, earning well its place among the capitols of Europe.

Park Mansion is an Amsterdam row-house turned guesthouse, exemplifying deliciously maximalist design with all the luxury accoutrements that transform convenience into ultimate comfort.

Villa 360 is nestled into the heart of Amsterdam’s historic center, serving up convenience and privacy while flexing an exemplary concierge knowledge, opening up the city in a new way.

Grand Hotel Amrath’s halls and corridors, luxury rooms and suites retain the exquisite detail of a bygone era complete with the modern conveniences and fine trappings expected by Europe’s Grand Hotel patronage.

The exquisite medieval coastal town of Alghero is bursting with charm and local culture. It was once a Catalan speaking city and still retains its uniqueness to the rest of the island. Shops and eateries are abundant in the old town and strings of lights keep its narrow thoroughfares warm and friendly. It was here that I landed in Sardinia.

An experience outside of time: the panoramic view from this private haven atop the Palacio Belmonte is nothing short of breathtaking. Several strains of fado music make their way up to our perch high above the rooftops of the city, melodies blending as they waft on the slight tendrils of a cool breeze.

Venice appeared to float on the lagoon, the water gleaming like a mirage as the sun began to dip in the sky. Charming outdoor markets, romantically arched bridges and countless gelato purveyors marked our way. We wound through a maze of streets shortly arriving at our Bed & Breakfast.

In Venice the streets near the most typical sights are packed in summer. We preferred exploring corners of the city that were a little more tucked away and we found ourselves venturing under a church into a dark, cavern-like crypt that looked like something out of an Indian Jones film.

Our stay in Venice was made memorable by the endearing company of good friends who kept us laughing, showed us the city from a local perspective and in every way made us feel truly at home. Our last evening in the city was no exception. Conversation and laughter took the place of sleep that night and it was just before dawn when a friend personally ferried us through dark and eerily quiet canals, then out into the lagoon to the airport to catch an early flight.

An exquisite blend of traditional Venetian craftsmanship in modern design complete with every amenity and comfort, Palazzo Morosini Degli Spezieri is the perfect home away from home in Venice. History & Flavor: The palazzo is home to nine apartments, each named after a different spice.

As sunset met twilight in Paris, we were aloft, the Notre Dame rising from behind the glowing square and infamous glass pyramids of the Louvre. La Tour Eiffel glimmering across the Seine, while opposite, the Sacre Coeur atop Montmartre adorned itself in the last of the evening’s rays. We soaked in the incredible vista as the glow of the city’s lights appeared one by one.

The magnificent Palace of Versailles is one of Paris' crowning jewels. This iconic monument to opulence is a mere 45 minutes by train from the heart of Paris but when you arrive, you enter another world. A brief history of Versailles and what to know before you go...