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How to Help Hotels During the Pandemic

Planning travel now can provide security for hotels and savings for you. Across the globe, hotels are stepping up to help local governments, healthcare workers and those suffering from COVID-19. Some have become hospitals. (The Israeli hotel group Dan Hotels has converted two hotels: Tel Aviv’s Dan Panorama and the Dan Jerusalem […]

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The Top Ten Things to Experience in Paris

Don’t have a lot of time to plan a trip to Paris? Use this “cheat sheet,” which includes a mix of shopping, museums, restaurants and bars. It is not easy to pick ten things to eat, drink, and see in my favorite city, and as all cities do, Paris is […]

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The Best Bakeries in Paris

Where to find the best croissants, cookies, lemon tarts, eclairs and more in the city of pastries. Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods hold a special place in my heart. There’s something irresistible about the perfect combination of sweet and salty, with the crunch of the pretzel and the smoothness of the […]

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A Weekend in Beaune

The heart of Burgundy entices with excellent cuisine, medieval architecture and, of course, wine. When people ask me what French region they should visit after spending time in Paris, I reply “Burgundy” without missing a beat. It’s easily my favorite region outside Île de France. My husband and I have […]