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Coffee in the garden in . This is the quintessential Parisian image. This was taken at the beautiful hotel Cour Des Vosages in the Marais. You can order a poster or print of this image. DM me for details.

is magical!

I bought a pineapple. Let’s hope I don’t kill it!

macaroons are a rainbow of colors. It’s always a feast for the eyes when we drop in for coffee and a nosh!

The first time I climbed the Acropolis was in 2014 with the aid of my good friend Ciaran Blumenfeld. Without her help I wouldn’t of made it. Ever since then I made it my goal to climb again without almost dying. On Tuesday my husband and I climbed to the top with relative ease. I was elated! Reaching this goal was a journey that started a year and a half ago. Since then I’ve lost over 100 lbs and changed my lifestyle. I got sober and incorporated exercise into my daily life. Climbing this hill was symbolic of the hill I had to climb to fulfill my dreams. Never say never.

Last year this time we were getting ready to cruise from Rome to Athens on the Jade. It was an epic cruise with a stop in ,
.Currently, we’re planning another epic trip to Greece for . We’re looking forward to discovering the , meeting new friends and seeing old friends!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Ah the Plaka…

Plaka, the Neighborhood of the Gods, has a different air than the rest of the city center, creating a feeling of nostalgia for old Athens! However, we always suggest to our readers to pick a place to stay near Plaka and not right in the center of the area.🙂 Discover the reasons why and explore our top picks for the best places to stay near Plaka: https://athensbylocals.com/hotels-near-plaka/

Have a great day everyone! 💙 Follow us on an enchanting trip around the beauties of Athens, Greece!

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Our Labadee Traditions tour took us to the village of Labadie where we learned about voodoo medicine and how they press sugar cane to make rum. We were treated to an interesting show which included dancing and fire swallowing! So fun!

Labadee, Haiti was our only stop on our cruise. We had a lovely day learning about the people and their traditions.

Sailing on the RDL Oasis of the Seas this week. What a fantastic ship! It has something for everyone.

We stayed in our home and rode out which was, in hindsight, not a good idea. By the grace of G_D we survived but we almost didn’t. My outlook on life is a whole lot different now. I hold my loved ones closer. I am grateful for the little things. I ache for SWFL. We will rise but it will be a long haul. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

A fabulous desert served up by in . Celebrating our survival of while waiting for power to be restored!

This Village on Santorini Gets a Fraction of the Crowds — and Has 2 Beautiful Luxury Hotels

Beautiful day in Punta Gorda, today! We had a lovely lunch at which never disappoints!

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Love locks, Roma. Walking across the Sant’ Angelo bridge to the Vatican City I spotted these locks.

Rhodes, Greece is positively ! We wandered around the city, enjoyed the food, and even walked in a moat!

Enjoying our afternoon on