Paris, France

It's an oldie but goodie...but still remains my favorite city.

Manger/Boire

George V is amazing. Just walk in the lobby to see the gorgeous flowers or go for a €20 drink. Or if you can afford it, stay here!

http://www.fourseasons.com/paris/

Hotel Costes tres cool scene and music, interesting menu, and celeb sightings likely.

http://www.hotelcostes.com/index2.php?index=2&langue=anglais

Buddha Bar

http://www.buddha-bar.com/

Restaurant Georges on the top of the Centre Pompidou - chic and good views

http://www.centrepompidou.fr/pompidou/Communication.nsf/0/C802434866E91C8CC1256D9800513026?OpenDocument&sessionM=3.8&L=2

Les Deux Magots and Cafe Du Flore (similar and next to each other) - popular for breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon cafe. Hemingway spent a lot of time here.

http://www.lesdeuxmagots.fr/index.php
http://www.cafedeflore.fr/

Brasserie Lipp across the street from Magots and Flore and good for a casual dinner.

Voir

My suggestion is to skip the Louvre, go straight to the Musee D'Orsay. But don't miss the Jardin de Tuileries outside the Lourve. The Ferris Wheel is better than going up the Eiffel Tower in moi opinion. If you love Monet, the L'Orangerie has an amazing display of his water lilies.

Holiday-tion Style Tip:

• I try to hit Herve Chapelier for bags, Bon Marche or Printemps for a wide variety of French fashion, and Petit Bateau for perfectly fitted t-shirts whenever I go to Paris.

Up next: Avoriaz, France

Devon, England

In January, we had the honor of attending our very good friends, Ben & Sophie's beautiful wedding in Devon, England. Here some other highlights...

Stay/Play

The Buckland Tout Saints hotel is a secluded William and Mary Manor house tucked away on the lanes of Devon and it was the venue for Ben and Sophie's stunning reception. The rooms are luxurious and modern and the food is delicious, especially the breakfast which will power you up for a day of walking and sightseeing.

http://www.tout-saints.co.uk/

Visit

Bantham Beach

I was sceptical, at first, of finding a beautiful sandy beach in England. But I was proven wrong as we approached the breath-taking and expansive Bantham Beach. I can imagine it is packed in the summer with beach goers and surfers alike.

Dartmouth

Dartmouth is a cute sea side village with spectacular scenery, many restaurants and shops, and possibly the best fish and chips I've had in England!

Eat/Drink

The Sloop Inn

Around the corner from Bantham Beach is the fantastic Sloop Inn pub. Yes, you're arguably in the middle of nowhere but the inventive cuisine will make you think otherwise.

http://thesloop.co.uk/?page=news

Holiday-tion Style Tip:

• Hunter wellies keep your feet dry and comfortable while exploring the Devon countryside.

Holiday-tion Lit Pick:

• The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer (yes, I read them!)

Up next: Paris