Mallorca – On our first trip to Mallorca (also known as Majorca), part of the Balearic Islands in Spain, Mr. King & I stayed at Mirabó de Valldemossa, a rustic villa with an impeccable mountain view. For city people like us, it was the ideal spot to relax and unwind. “Mirabó, which dates from 1500, has…
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Belmond La Residencia
Mallorca – After driving on winding roads through villages lined with ochre-color houses and Serra de Tramuntana mountains towering above, our car turned into a driveway lined with olive trees and red geranium flowers. Reaching the top of the hill, Mr. King & I were greeted by a majestic stone-mansion- La Residencia. Nestled in the small…
Island Hopping: Mykonos (II)
Mykonos, August 2011 – Having explored the Southern side of Mykonos Town (Island Hopping: Mykonos (I)), Mr. King and I spent the day roaming around the Northern side and headed to the elevated area of Ag. Stefanou. Time for some history and culture! We reached the Archaeological Museum, which contains most of the antiquities found…
Island Hopping: Mykonos (I)
Mykonos, August 2011 – Summer is fast-approaching, and what better to do than island hopping! We seem to be on Jackie O’s trail (Capri: On Jackie O’s trail) again…this time on Mykonos, one of the most popular of the Aegean islands. Despite it being the smallest of the Cyclades, travelers from all over the world…
Capri Palace – Perfect Hideaway
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…
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…
Banyan Tree Breakfast & Spa
Phuket, March 2016 – What would resort life be without a sumptuous breakfast and a spa sanctuary. Mr. King and I found both at Banyan Tree Resort Phuket. After a recent renovation in 2015, a new culinary team was also assembled, with Spanish Chef Alfonso De La Dehesa at the helm. The new breakfast buffet…
Banyan Tree Resort Phuket
Phuket, December 2015 – Summer is fast-approaching, and that got me to thinking about our family vacations. One of the best places to bring children of all ages is a resort. For me, Banyan Tree Resort in Phuket, Thailand is an ideal place for kids, but also for Mr. King and me. Banyan Tree Resort…
Point Yamu by COMO, Phuket
Phuket, March 2015 – Meet Phuket Island’s latest addition – luxury resort Point Yamu by COMO! Its contemporary interior décor is chic with the perfect turquoise blue accents. If Mr. King didn’t tell me that we were in Thailand, I would have thought this resort was somewhere in Greece! There is plenty of privacy in the…
Mrs. King LIFESTYLE 