Did you ever wish that you could jet set off to an exotic destination for one perfect day? That is exactly what I did on the inaugural SWISS International Air Lines flight from New York to Zurich, Switzerland. Although the Vernon Duke and E.Y. Harburg song extols the virtues of April in Paris, Zurich in April is wonderful.

To experience the Skåne region of Sweden, it is necessary to drive, and drive we did, discovering along the way charming villages, castles, windmills, yellow  fields ablaze with color, and of course, the gastronomy for which the region is famous.

Stockholm is the glorious capital of Sweden and celebrates culture, cuisine, and good living. It is a city that will dazzle your senses with its clear light and bright blue skies, castles, 24,000 islands in its archipelago to explore, and much more.

As a frequent visitor to Berlin, the capital of Germany, I am always on the lookout for what is new to explore in this vibrant city when it comes to restaurants, entertainment, and of course, new spas, and invariably, I always find something wonderful.

Heiligendamm, Germany nestled on the Baltic Sea, was Germany's first seaside resort and has a royal history as Grand Duke Friedrich Franz I of Mecklenburg established it in 1793. Located 160 km (99 miles) from Hamburg and 220 km (137 miles) from Berlin it is a perfect holiday getaway or a pre or post business retreat. 

St. Moritz, Switzerland is more than a destination - it is a lifestyle! Home of the Cartier Polo World Cup on Snow, the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival, world-class skiing, horse racing, sailing, and shopping, and boasting an average of 322 days of sunshine, this sophisticated city is the ultimate jetsetter paradise.

In the mood for a winter vacation, Luxury Experience Magazine traveled to Arosa, Switzerland and discovered why it has been a Swiss favorite and an alpine health resort since 1877, and added it to our own list of favorites.

County Cork and County Wexford, Ireland are home to Blarney Castle, the Hook Lighthouse, which is the oldest lighthouse in Europe, and is also home to Waterford Crystal, providing visitors with a true luxury experience.

The South West of the Ireland is a magical place filled with castles, natural beauty, and where you can almost believe it is possible to see leprechauns.

Island hopping between Gozo and Malta is like night and day, yet both islands offer visitors with the opportunity to experience 7,000 years of history.

Berlin, Germany is a feast for the senses from its gastronomy with ten Michelin-star restaurants, Europe's first chocolate restaurant, to luxury hotels, pampering spas, history, and unparalleled cultural opportunities.

Saint Petersburg, Russia, founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, is an architectural delight and the home of the world-renowned State Hermitage Museum.

Zurich, located on pristine Lake Zurich, is the largest city in Switzerland, and is a trendy city that offers something for everyone.

Exploring Bern, Switzerland, we learned that this charming, historic, capital city has great shopping, many museums, and much more to delight visitors.

A trip to Moscow, Russia in any season is special, however there is something magical about visiting Moscow blanketed in snow.

Interlaken, Switzerland is a picture perfect destination at any time of the year.

Lucerne, Switzerland is a historic, picturesque, and enchanting city.

The islands of Funen and Jutland, Denmark are more than just the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen; they are also home to castles, museums, and gastronomic restaurants.

Denmark is the smallest of the four Scandinavian countries and has a population of 5.3 million, yet despite its small stature, offers visitors much to experience.

Istanbul is a dream of a city, part Arabian nights and part cosmopolitan city, which makes for a most enchanting mixture.

Berlin, Germany is a culinary and cultural destination that will captivate and enchant its visitors. The city now has 9 Michelin-star restaurants, which provides even more reasons to visit this delightful city.

Always looking for a new luxurious travel adventure, we were more than pleased with what we found in Bodrum, Turkey.

After exploring Göteborg and Western Sweden, we decided to end our Swedish holidays in Stockholm, where we found returning to Stockholm is like coming home.

Sweden is a gorgeous country to visit; we have experienced it by airplane and rail, so for this visit we decided to take to the open roads and explore West Sweden behind the wheel of a Volvo.

Sicily is the southernmost part of Italy, and is the largest and most populated of the Mediterranean islands with over 25,000 square miles and over 5 million inhabitants, and has the most vineyards of any of the Italian regions.

Bergen, the second largest city in Norway, has 235,000 habitants and was founded in 1070 by King Olav Kyrre.

Oslo, Norway offers a wide range of cultural experiences.

Munich and Salzburg - Two irresistible cities to visit!

Although Devon, England may not have been on your radarscope as a destination to visit, it definitely should be added now.

Cole Porter immortalized Paris in the lyrics of his song “I love Paris in the springtime. I love Paris in the fall….”, and I agree; fall is the perfect time for a trip to Paris.

Rome, Italy, called the “Eternal City”, is truly a city that eternally enchants and delights.

Since the movie, “Under the Tuscan Sun”, was released in 2003, people have been flocking to Tuscany to capture their own magic. 

The South of France always conjures up images of romance and glamour, and both images are correct.

In October 2004, Edward F. Nesta and I took the train from Nice, France to Turin, Italy, to learn what Turin Hotels International (THI), www.THI-Hotels.com, was planning for autumn 2005, and to visit our friends, artists Guido Borelli and Danka Weitzen.

In June 2004, Edward Nesta and I had the opportunity to visit Kalmar, Sweden a picturesque fairy-tale city complete with cobblestone streets and a castle.

Cyprus – History, Mythology, Antiquities and Now a Luxury Boutique Hotel

Budapest is an architectural dream, a cultural delight for the spirit, and a gastronomic feast.