One of the treats of visiting Spain is drinking Cava, a sparkling white wine, the Champagne of Spain. And while Cava is made through-out Spain, the best Cava comes from the Codorniu vineyards in Catalonya. It’s…
Author: Carmen Edelson
Carmen Edelson is the Founder of Carmen's Luxury Travel. Carmen has been traveling the world for over a decade. Her travels allow her the opportunity to pursue her itch to travel to the best luxury destinations, and experience those first class tastes from around the world.
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Climbing Mount Teide – Spain’s Tallest Mountain
Tenerife is a fascinating island with much more to see than just its beautiful black sand beaches along the southern coast, and its historical towns along the northern part of the island. In the…
Festival of the Crosses in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Fiesta de las Cruces or Cruz de Mayo (In English “Festival of the Crosses” or “May Cross”) is a holiday celebrated on the third of May in many parts of Spain. I was very lucky to be in Tenerife this…
Miniature Sagrada Familia by Gaudi – Colonia Guell
Allow me to tell you the fascinating story of Colònia Güell and how it came to house a miniature Sagrada Familia designed by Gaudi and like the original, unfinished. A short ride from Barcelona to…
It’s Rum Time! Puerto Rico and Its Rum
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rums of Puerto Rico for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. While I have many fond memories of Puerto Rico, the tour of…
Lucca Italy – Tuscany
On one of our first trips to Europe we decided to follow a friends recommendation to stay in a little-known town called Lucca Italy. Arriving by train, we were astonished to see a Renaissance city complete…
Visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
One of the highlights of my trip through Israel and the Stations of the Cross was my visit to The Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is said to be built on the site where Jesus…
Height of Romance on the Water
Living in Fort Lauderdale, we have many choices on where to dine. On special occasions like an anniversary or a birthday celebration, I want to go somewhere quiet, intimate, and of course with an…
Pretty Woman for a Day. Beverly Wilshire Hotel
It’s the 25th anniversary of Pretty Woman and what better way to celebrate the romantic comedy classic than to have your own Julia Roberts moment at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel), where the movie was filmed.…
Lauderdale by The Sea Restaurants
The Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is home to warm tropical breezes, spectacular ocean views, quaint downtown shops, a pier that extends 876 feet over the ocean, and, as I’ll detail down below, some fabulous restaurants.…
Waterfront Dining in Fort Lauderdale
We live in a fabulous area of Fort Lauderdale called Coral Ridge. I live literally two miles from the ocean and have the intracoastal waterway in my backyard. I have a privileged position in terms…
Isabela de Sagua, Cuba
Isabela de Sagua is a little town which was once one of Cuba’s major ports. Today it’s a fishing enclave with a proud maritime tradition. When you’re in the town, it’s striking that all…
Masada: Ancient Fortress
Masada(Hebrew for fortress) is a place of grim and majestic beauty that has become one of the Jewish people’s greatest symbols as the place where the last Jewish stronghold against Roman invasion stood. Next to…
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami
Miami has an amazing history, and Villa Vizcaya is one of them. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, a National Historic Landmark is located just outside Miami’s downtown district, Villa Vizcaya will transport you to a different time and place…
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