Tavola Rosso Florence Travel Guide

Florence is a special place for many reasons, and I share many great memories of this town with both family and friends. The ancient city is unchanged, yet very different than it was during the days of Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, da Vinci, and Dante.  The streets and the buildings seem immovable and that they will live [...]

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Kauai Activities

We just returned from a trip to beautiful Kauai, and wanted to share our top 5 list of things to do while on the island. 1. the beaches.  get out, get some sun, watch the surf and get wet.  Kauai has gorgeous beaches, some busy, some quaint, some difficult to get to.  Our favorites include [...]

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Kauai South Shore Dining

Dining in Poipu offers something for everyone. Sit back and enjoy a gourmet meal for two, kick off your sandals in a casual beach front cafe, or cook a meal on the BBQ to feed the family. Below you will find a handful of reviews to provide a taste for the multitude of dining options available [...]

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Destination: Coeur d’Alene Idaho

Tucked into the panhandle of Northern Idaho sits Lake Coeur d’Alene and at its northern shores the charming town that shares its name. Coeur d’Alene’s natural beauty is easily it’s most attractive asset, but not the only draw in town.  A world class resort, spas, endless recreational opportunities, golf courses, skiing, restaurants, wine bars, and small [...]

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Must Visit: Chicago

Let me first start by saying I have 1/4 Chicago in my blood – my mother’s side of the family has been in the area since the late 1800’s when my great-great grandfather subdivided a neighborhood eight blocks north of Wrigley Field (Rascher Avenue is named after him). Maybe it’s this history that makes me [...]

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