The Beaujolais is a historical province and wine-producing region in France, just north of Lyon. We drove down the windy roads and came upon a patch of land with craggily, grapeless vines. Despite the gloominess of the day, the landscape remained vibrant.
Read MoreThe Arc de Triomphe in Paris stands at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle or "Place de l'Étoile" and for most tourists is the anchor of the west end the famous shopping street, Champs-Élysées.
Read MoreThe Eiffel Tower or La Tour Eiffel, is synonymous with Paris, France. There is nothing more iconic than this hunk of metal that points skyward. It is a wrought iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars engineered by Gustave Eiffel. At 324 meters or 1,063 feet tall, it provides a great Birdseye view of the city below.
Read MoreVersailles stands unrivaled as a place of grandeur and opulence. Beyond the looming gold gilded gates is a magnificent estate, also gilded in gold. Everything glints underneath the sun. Beyond the estate are sprawling, well manicured gardens, with blooming with wildflowers nestled in well kept hedges. The gardens are a living museum, an homage to a time and a man who demanded perfection and excellence.
Read MoreI've been to my fair share of vineyards in the US and in Europe. This one was quaint and a great start to our Newport getaway. You are welcome to stroll down the lanes of grapes and play cornhole on the lawn.
Read MoreDowntown Newport is a huge tourist draw. In the summer, crowds are unavoidable. Little shops line the streets, ranging from big name brands to little mom and pop stores. Downtown is filled with restaurants, small shops and fantastic views. Explore the different piers because most are open to the public.
Read MoreThanks to the Preservation Society of Newport County, the mansions erected during the Gilded Age are still standing and now serve as windows to the past. These museums honor the history of a budding and industrializing America. It also encapsulates the architecture of the time.
Read MoreSeafood lovers rejoice! This spot offers good eats and views. After a long day of traveling, we walked around Newport and tried out the Aquidneck Lobster Company which garnered highly favorable reviews on travel sites.
Read More
