Paris - Amalfi Coast

Thank you EuroPanache! We are back safe and sound from an incredible summer escape to Paris and the Amalfi Coast, though I was worried that I would never get my husband out of leave Italy.

We spent our first and last day in Paris. Minutes after unloading our bags, we hit the road, à pied, down the Champs Elysées to see, once again, the breathtaking architecture and monuments. Somehow, each time is like the first time. Paris is so beautiful!

Then off to Sorrento and, just as in Paris, minutes after unloading our bags in the hotel, we hit the road down to the village. We never stopped. Jet lag or no jet lag, not even sure I felt it, there was so much to see, eat and drink, that we just kept going! I don’t want to bore you with details (all wonderful to us) on our smashing journey through the Campania region with a few boat stops along the Amalfi Coast. If there were hills or steps to climb, we climbed to the top of every town we visited, and found the best views and no tourists at the top! My mountain goat of a husband just would not stop climbing!

Once again, merci, obrigada, and grazie for your warm hospitality!

Womens Fashion Break

What a wonderful adventure! I still can’t believe all that EuroPanache was able to arrange during my short visit to Paris. My makeover at the exclusive Maison Calavas salon was such a treat. I love my beautiful customized compact featuring my new “signature” cosmetics. What particularly impressed me was EuroPanache’s ability to open doors to behind-the-scenes experiences. I shall never forget my tour of Cartier’s “hidden” atelier where the very high-end custom jewelry is made – or the chance to wear a $10.5-million diamond necklace for an hour! Getting to tour Musée Baccarat with the curator was another experience I’ll long remember. All these wonderful places – Maison Calavas, Cartier, Musée Baccarat – treated me like a queen, offering me Champagne while I shopped (and boy did I). The people couldn’t have been warmer or more accommodating. Also fabulous: the food! Being able to dine at Cercle de l’Union Interalliee – a prestigious private club most travelers could never gain access to – was impressive…as was my intimate dinner cruise (2 Michelin stars) on the Seine. When I return to Paris (soon, I hope!), I definitely want to stay at the Raphael again. Nothing beats eating breakfast on a private terrace overlooking the Arc de Triomphe!

RTW - Beijing Visual Arts

(RTW) The Great Wall private gala dinner in Beijing was an ending to remember – another fabulous triumph. The private visit of the Ming Tombs with champagne cocktail was a nice touch. EuroPanache are outstanding people!

Beijing - Visual Arts

This is the second year in a row that I have traveled with EuroPanache. This time, the destination was Beijing. It will remain a highlight of all of my international vacations.

The top event – a private dinner on the Great Wall of China - was simply awesome and a highlight of my international travels to 28 countries! Setting, music, food, service - over the top! Thanks!

I also enjoyed the exclusive China Club, where we had lunch, the private visit of one of the Ming Tombs – the champagne was a great touch – the Peking Duck lunch and the VIP behind-the-scenes access to the Emperor’s rooms in the Forbidden City.

The side trip to Xian was also interesting - The terra cotta warriors are fascinating! The earthquake, although unavoidable, was scary.

Beijing - Visual Arts

As a repeat customer, I have come to expect nothing less than the best from Europanache. It is not often that one gets to create special memories with special people, but the Golden Birthday Gala Dinner at the Great Wall in Beijing was one of those rare occasions - the most spectacular and memorable of all evenings for me! Thanks to Reggie for sharing his birthdays and to Europanache for the superb tour planning and coordination. Your team seems to get better with each tour - you are a true winner; count me in for Istanbul next year. Special thanks go to Bob and Shelly for making this trip so memorable.