Top 5 reasons to have a wedding on Hilton Head Island
Recently, I attended a gorgeous wedding on a sailboat at Hilton Head Island. The whole experience was just fab! The views, the food, and the company pulled off simple elegance in the best way possible. For a relaxing, yet chic wedding, these are the top 5 things to...
Venice – The Bridge of Sighs
I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs, a palace and a prison on each hand. I saw from out the wave her structures rise As from the stroke of the enchanter’s wand --Lord Byron The Bridge of Sighs is a beautiful limestone structure standing between the Doge Palace...
Mask Making in Venice
Our tour guide met us at the lobby of our hotel to give us a quick art-based walking tour of Venice on our way to the Venetian Mask Artist’s studio. We strolled through the labyrinth of alleyways and bridges--soaking in the colors of the canals, balconies and...
Our Cincinnati Foodie Adventure
A few weeks back, we experienced a foodie extravaganza weekend in Cincinnati with a few of our Indy Chaine des Rotisseurs friends. I just love foodie experiences—especially those with multiple dining and wining opportunities. On Saturday morning, The Man and I...
Tuscan Summer
Tuscany has been on my mind all week long!! On this Photo Friday, I wanted to revisit a few of my favorite shots from our last Tuscan Adventure--wine tasting, sampling local fare, my discovery of burrata, and of course, the Tuscan sunshine. Our Fiat Cinquecento was...
Ten Things You Need to Know About World Cup Soccer
I admit it—when it comes to Soccer, I am a complete Poseur. It’s not that I have not found an appreciation for the game—I love watching European men in colorful shorts and socks run around the field while I enjoy a cocktail or two. However, the game rules have not...
Updates and Renovations to Secrets Royal Beach and Now Larimar Punta Cana
Two of my favorite all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana have announced the beginning of a large enhancement project over the next few months. Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana and Now Larimar Punta Cana will commence renovation starting in early June 2014. This project...
Edinburgh Castle
No visit to Edinburgh complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle. When you are in Edinburgh, it is easy to spot as it sits on a precipice standing watch over the city. The Scots and the English struggled for control of the castle during the Wars of Independence. In...
Bellini al la Cipriani
It's Friday--the start of the weekend. The spring weather takes me back to my time in Venice last spring…before the crowds and the summer heat. One of my favorite experiences was sipping a bellini poolside at the Hotel Cipriani. A Bellini is a delightful mixture of...
Adventures of a Foodie in Scotland–Part 2
After our decadent lunch at The Drover (and a nap on the bus), we arrived at the Marcliffe just in time for a quick tour, a cup of tea, and evening cocktails. Our host, the owner, Stewart Spence started us off with a few snacks and a lovely champagne (I do love my...
Adventures of a Foodie in Scotland Part 1
This week was #scotfoodweek on Twitter and, since I had just returned from a glorious week in Scotland, I posted several of my favorites on my twitter page @beckylukovic. Although I have sent people to the UK for the last 12 some-odd years, I had no idea that...
Dominican Sunshine
There is just something about the Dominican sunshine that restores the soul! Next: It's All About the Romance: Travel Tips
FAA Allows Electronic Devices Gate-to-Gate
FAA changes safety rules so airline passengers can use electronic gadgets from gate-to-gate - Associated Press WASHINGTON — Government safety rules are changing to let airline passengers use most electronic devices from gate-to-gate. The change will let passengers...
Navigating the TSA during the Holidays
It’s that time of year—time to plan your holiday travels. The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are the biggest travel days of the year and you should plan accordingly. The TSA offers a few guidelines for air travel during the holidays: The TSA limits the amount...
Beautiful Bordeaux
How I love getting photos from my clients' travels! Seeing travel through their eyes is very rewarding! For today's (semi) Wordless Wednesday, I am sharing a recent photo from Terry Brown who traveled through Europe this fall. This photo is of the Hotel Grand...