My Rants & Recommendations

—Christina’s 2016 Holiday Gift Guide— (Ideas for the Cooks & Travelers in Your Life)

A Road Trip to Central California with a Stay at the Historic Monterey Hotel and the Fascinating Monterey Bay Aquarium

5 Reasons to Visit the London Eye

The Luxurious Royal Horseguards Hotel in London: a Right Royal Afternoon Tea

A Lovely Afternoon Tea at the Balmoral Hotel and a Sneak Peek at the JK Rowling Suite (Where the Harry Potter Series was Completed)!

Driving in Lazio: Frascati, Cervaro, Sora and Gaeta

A Quick Trip to Rome and Some Do’s and Don’ts for the Eternal City

Zürich, Switzerland, a Stay at the Superb Hotel Schweizerhof

The Truly Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio on Lake Como – Worth the Top Spot on Your Bucket List!

Driving From Switzerland to the Italian Lakes: Maggiore, Lugano and Como

Hotel Alemannenhof on Lake Titisee and 5 Reasons Why You Should Rent a Car in Europe

AmaWaterways Enchanting Rhine River Cruise: Day 7 & 8 – The Beautiful Village of Riquewihr, France and Ending our Cruise in Basel, Switzerland

AmaWaterways Enchanting Rhine River Cruise: Day 6 – The Charming City of Strasbourg, France

AmaWaterways Enchanting Rhine River Cruise: Day 5 – Heidelberg, Germany

AmaWaterways Enchanting Rhine River Cruise: Day 4 – Cruising the Rhine Gorge, Castles, and Rüdesheim, Germany

AmaWaterways Enchanting Rhine River Cruise: Day 3 – Cologne and Koblenz, Germany

AmaWaterways Enchanting Rhine River Cruise: Day 1 & 2 – Amsterdam and Keukenhof Gardens

Introducing AmaWaterways and The Enchanting Rhine River Cruise

An Outstanding Four Course Meal at Restaurant ANNA in Amsterdam

Visiting Amsterdam Over King’s Day (when the city shuts down to party)!

Garlic Edamame

Fairmont Newport Beach: Casual Luxury in Orange County, California

Going to Jamaica for the First Time? Seven (7) Great Things to Know Before You Go

Catalina Island, The Perfect Getaway in Southern California Traveling with Catalina Express and a Stay at The Avalon Hotel

A 5 Star Afternoon Tea Experience at Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland

The Pollok House, Afternoon Tea at Craigard Tea Room and Geilston Garden

Waddesdon Manor, Blenheim Palace and Tatton Park in England

Hotel Columbia in Rome, and How to Find Authentic Italian Cuisine in the Most Touristy Areas of Italy

An Italian Festa (Festival), The Frascati Area near Rome and a Lesson on How Not to Drive to Ciampino Airport

Cucina Povera Cuisine at Il Contadino Agriturismo and Lazio Towns and Markets

6 Things Not to Miss, in and Near the Montparnasse Area of Central Paris

A Few of Christina’s Favorite Things- (Items I Reach for Numerous Times a Day)

The Day Two Ex-Pat Scottish Girls Met and Discovered Bordeaux, France

The Cottage Cafe and A Photographic Tour of Geneva, Switzerland (Part 2)

Stunning Geneva, Switzerland and her Delicious Offerings (Part 1)

A Marvelous Hideaway in the Center of London: The Bull & Hide Pub, Hotel and Restaurant

A Perfect Rainy Day Afternoon Tea at Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Club in Ware, England (A Marriott Hotel)

Christina’s Culinary Europe Trip Itinerary, 2015 (Listed by Cities)

New York City and a Night at The Historic Wellington Hotel

Another Tree Nut Allergy/Allergen Alert for Sumac, Argan, Shea Butter and Mango