Behind every great hotel, there’s a great story, and this one will reach the heart of any parent who ever wanted to plan a vacation at a luxury destination with kids in tow. Yes, there are some small European luxury resorts that accept children under the age of 12. But who wants Monsieur Lafitte, Signora [...]
Over the past year or two there has been diet backlash in America. We’re finding that “diets” don’t work. Just the sound of the word diet, sends some into sheer terror. It conjures up thoughts of tasteless lettuce and constant hunger pangs. Here we are tracking and counting carbs, fat and calories, meanwhile those in [...]
The 19th century French writer, Brillat-Savarin said, “Chocolate is health”. Brillat-Savarin, had a passion for chocolate similar to Voltaire who drank 12 cups a day! He suggested it be used for anything from lethargy to hangovers long before the medicinal benefits were confirmed by the scientific community. The cocoa bean is native to Central and [...]