Capri, 2004 – Mr. King and I stayed on Anacapri, which is on the highest elevation overlooking Capri town. To us, it had more local charm, and we got the best of both worlds – tranquility and also a taste of the fashionable destination. There are many choices for accommodations on the island. Do expect…
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Capri: On Jackie O’s Trail
Capri, 2004 – This morning, I was at class with Little K, but my mind drifted off to the sunny island of Capri in Italy, where Mr. King and I had one of our most memorable vacations. Along with images of Faraglioni, La Piazzetta, Blue Grotto, lemons & corals, Jackie O (a.k.a. Jackie Kennedy) kept…
Romantic Tuscan Restaurants
Florence – While reminiscing about romantic Italian dinners, memories of our dining experiences at La Loggia and Enoteca Pichiorri came to mind. What made them memorable? Ambience, Elegance and Tranquility. The Tuscan cuisine was delicious, but we were intoxicated by the sheer ambience (romance in the air) that made them so extraordinary to Mr. King…
Tuscan Retreat – Il Borro
September 2011 – Imagine a mediaeval village set in the lush Tuscan hills – this is Il Borro, an estate belonging to the Ferragamo family, who fully restored the property while retaining their century old facades. Upon arrival at Il Borro‘s gates, Mr. King and I were greeted by the rows of majestic tall trees…
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