Best Bits of Chamonix France in the Winter

town view of Chamonix

I am not a great skier, having begun too late in life, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love ski resorts, and I am sure most of you non-skiers feel the same way. That’s why I loved my ski holiday in Chamonix! Who doesn’t want to be surrounded by massifs, breathing fresh air, eating melted […]

Bite-Sized Bits of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Chamonix - Mer de Glace

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France is known as the resort for real skiers. Resort is probably the wrong word because Chamonix was a thriving village long before it was a haven for winter sports enthusiasts. Climbing Mont Blanc was the draw as early as the 1700’s. Snowboarding came much later. Chamonix’s reputation is Caveat Inceptor (Let the Beginner Beware!), but, […]

Best Bits of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City

Whitney Museum of American Art

The only reason we were here was to see the new Whitney Museum of American Art. Have you forgotten that the Cypriot is an architect by day? Seeing the latest work by fellow architect, Renzo Piano, was much more important than relaxing with friends and family, even during the holiday season. Off we went… Jumping […]

Secrets to Flying First Class – Sponsored Bit

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by Jeanna Greene Anyone with a less than favorable opinion of flying has probably never had the opportunity to travel First Class. And with the prices of flights these days, most people don’t have the luxury of dropping up to thousands of dollars for free champagne and a fully reclinable seat. For those that hate […]