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Monthly Archives: November 2024

SO MUCH TO BE GRATEFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING

Let me first wish you all a most happy Thanksgiving holiday! For some reason I have spent more time in reflection during this Thanksgiving holiday. I’m sure it might be age related but so much has happened this year! A cherished relative passed away as well as some…

THE ALCHYMIST GRAND HOTEL and SPA…ONE OF MY VERY FAVORITE HOTELS IN ALL OF EUROPE!

Our first visit to the Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa was in 2006. We returned last August and one word describes our stay…FABULOUS! The hotel beautifully combines luxury, comfort, unique decor, a great staff, superb restaurant, and history. The first written information about the building dates back to…

BEAUTIFUL PRAGUE…”A NEW SENSATION”

Marla and I visited Prague in 2006 and we were overdue for a return visit. The trip coordinated perfectly with a river cruise scheduled on the Danube a few days later. Prague is a gorgeous, unique city full of fascinating history. The photo was taken at the Lennon Wall which…

CANNES  CONUNDRUM

Our summer was beautifully complicated with various commitments to see family and friends, a river cruise, and a bike trip in Switzerland. I thought we could fit in a return visit to Cannes though Marla was not so keen. I appreciate that she always loves to do something new. We…