I hadn’t even got on the plane and this Florence villa captivated me. Is it any wonder when this is the view from the home’s back deck? Perfectly situated to frame the ancient city of Florence, this home could be a dump and still there’d be this. Of course it’s no dump …
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What a shame to let a gorgeous vacation house stand empty when it could be put to good use raising funds to support the homeless! If you’re going to rent a vacation place anyway, why not book a spot that will do the same? Austin Street Center is hosting a fundraiser that has your name…
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If the trailer for Disney’s new live action “Beauty and the Beast” gave you the fairytale goosebumps, you’re going to love this. Between now and March 31, you can enter to win a magical stay at castle in Scotland, courtesy of HomeAway.
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Often in Paris, discoveries are made by chance. Out for a walk one evening, up Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, I happened upon one of the Sotheby’s offices and peered into the window (as you do). I was struck by this photograph, snapped a picture to remind me to follow-up when the office was open. As…
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Every ski town seems to have its own appeal. It’s easy to get to, or it’s isolated and exclusive. It’s snowboarder heaven, or it’s snowboard-free. It a great place for beginners, or it’s dominated by advanced-level runs and black diamond-lovers don’t have to navigate around skiers like me. Steamboat Springs in northwestern Colorado is known…
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Love mountains, but also love shopping? Love Austin, but hate the traffic? Haaaaaaaave you met Fayetteville, Ark.? Now, I must confess a great deal of bias — Fayetteville is my old stomping grounds, and whenever we get a chance, we head there for R&R. In fact, we were there over Christmas vacation, and had the…
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