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.

The hotels of Tulum are plentiful and very hit or miss. Truly some of the most unique and magical accommodations you will ever experience can be found here. These are some of my absolute favorites.

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...