From Florence with Love: famed sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio opens 5th L.A. location in Santa Monica

The famed Florentine Sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio now has 5 locations in Los Angeles – the latest shop arriving near the beach in Santa Monica, at 316 Santa Monica Blvd. The Santa Monica outpost joins All’Antico Vinaio’s successful L.A. locations in Beverly Hills, Koreatown, the Original Farmers Market on W. 3rd, and Venice on Abbot Kinney – adding to a growing U.S. footprint of over 50 locations worldwide, … Continue reading From Florence with Love: famed sandwich shop All’Antico Vinaio opens 5th L.A. location in Santa Monica

The wild and wackiest hotel we’ve ever stayed happens to be in Florence, Italy

Check out the full article in Fodor’s published March 13, 2023. Whichever room you choose, your stay will be positively amusing. Shuffle too fast down the narrow ancient maze-like cobblestone streets of Florence, Italy, and you might walk right past 25Hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino. But one step inside is like being transported into an alternate universe with a crazy personality— a soul that has … Continue reading The wild and wackiest hotel we’ve ever stayed happens to be in Florence, Italy

Plan your trip to Florence, Italy by eating at one of these spots

Eat like a local and try one of our favorite Florentine discoveries in the City of Love first published on Travel Awaits (Feb. 2023). Pro Tip: Embrace Italian culture with Florence’s well-known bistecca alla Fiorentina, obtained from the loin of young beef or “scottona” which is a young cow that has never mated. Always served rare, the portion may be big enough for 2 to 4 … Continue reading Plan your trip to Florence, Italy by eating at one of these spots

Favorite Hotel Stays in Paris, Rome, Florence, and Tuscany

A hotel stay can make or break a vacation so it is important to choose wisely. These unique European accommodations enhanced our travels as we looked forward each night to returning to a comfy bed in a unique setting after long days of walking and exploring. Create the best memories with a stay at one of these special properties. RELATED: 12 Things to Know Before You Go … Continue reading Favorite Hotel Stays in Paris, Rome, Florence, and Tuscany