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Article and photos by Elena del Valle Cardrona Valley lamb neck, garlic yoghurt, pea, umami served with Amisfield Pinot Noir 2016 Grilled apricot souffle, lemon verbena Because I spent most of my trip off the beaten track, on a private Aroha Intrepid tour, my main impression of New…
Article and photos by Elena del Valle Sabrina Schels, my pilot, next to our glider In hind sight going gliding in lieu of the Mount Cook activities that were cancelled due to blustery skies …
Article and photos by Elena del Valle Dishes from our weekday surprise five-course menu I heard about Roots, a locally focused restaurant with a twelve course tasting menu in the…
Article and photos by Elena del Valle A panoramic view of the cottage and its grounds (click to see full size) During a recent trip to…
By Elena del Valle Photos courtesy of Underworld Adventures* We rode a small train for two kilometers to reach the Metro Cave in the Paparoa National Park in the…
By Elena del VallePhotos by Gary Cox The front door of Le Chiberta Years ago what first drew our attention to Le Chiberta (3 rue Arsène Houssaye,75008 Paris, France, +33 1 53 53 42 00, http://www.lechiberta.com, chiberta@guysavoy.com) was …
Happy New Year 2014 Wishing you a wondrous, healthy and safe 2014 from all of us at Simon & Baker Travel Review and Luxury Travel Review!
“This article is brought to you by Oral Surgeon James G. Barsamian, DMD. Compensation was provided for this guest post.” – It is not that easy to stick to good habits in dental hygiene, but you must do it for your whole life. You…
By Elena del Valle Photos by Gary CoxThe courtyard outside Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse Manufacture a ParisThe heady odor of chocolate was the first thing I noticed as we …
“This article is brought to you by Exclusive Restaurants. Compensation was provided for this guest post.” – Being in Paris can be as magical as living in a fairy-tale: beautiful flowers around Champs Elysees, scrumptious scents of …
“This article is brought to you by Tillow. Compensation was provided for this guest post.” – Have you ever been at the beach and piled up sand underneath your towel to create a headrest? Or bunched up clothing for the same purpose? How about, hide …
New emerging handbag line, BLACKSEA has announced the debut of their first capsule Spring Collection for spring/summer 2014. Designed, produced, and based in New York City, the line is made from the finest Italian …
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Article and photos by Laura ScheiberA giraffe keeping vultures away from her baby For me, an ideal vacation includes a little rest and relaxation mixed in with adventurous activities. Perhaps this …
Article and photos by Laura ScheiberA double rainbow over Victoria Falls During a trip to Zambia, I visited Victoria Falls, a UNESCO world heritage site forming part of the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Powered by the mighty Zambezi River, the…
By Elena del VallePhotos by Gary CoxThe exterior featured two tables sheltered under an awningOne of our most satisfying eatery experiences in Portland, Maine was at Duckfat. Lunch at the popular informal restaurant was best approached armed with patience and the willingness …
