Is it really already nearing the end of January? Time to think about some can’t-miss hotels, exhibitions and goings-on for 2010: * The Irving Penn exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery in London starting February 18th. Penn passed away in October, and the retrospective pays homage to one of the most unparalleled photographers in history. …
Month: January 2010
HOW TO EXPERIENCE VENICE AT ITS BEST, FINANCIAL TIMES
After living in Italy for several years and visiting Venice often, I’ve developed a few strategies for navigating the city’s clogged arteries and avoiding the tourist crush for which the city is so often maligned. FROM FINANCIAL TIMES, CLICK FOR ARTICLE DOWNLOAD ARTICLE:FT Venice 2010.pdf
Retail Therapy in Paris
I didn’t get to make my annual Paris expedition last year due to travels elsewhere and I really missed it especially for the killer shopping opportunities (among my favorite stops are Vanessa Bruno for dresses, Paul and Joe for chic separates and suits, Sabbia Rosa on the Rue des Saint-Peres for suitably silky lingerie, Christian …
Goodbye 2009: Ondine’s Favorite Travel Discoveries
Before looking ahead to the most anticipated destinations and openings of 2010, it is time to say goodbye to 2009 and ten of my favorite discoveries of the year: * The rocky island of Giglio off the Tuscan coast. The clarity and the beauty of the sea here makes up for the parts of Italy’s …
