Looking for the picture-perfect beach holiday? Try Vieste

By Kimberly Sullivan | June 19, 2012 |

A photo doesn’t lie and Vieste, this lovely, perched seaside town located in the Gargano peninsula (the spur of the Italian boot) in the region of Puglia, honestly  is this picture-perfect. The area has ancient origins, evidenced by the 3rd century tombs and Ancient Greek vases discovered around the town. The town and the entire…

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Where time stands still in Perast, Montenegro

By Kimberly Sullivan | March 27, 2012 |

I think that tiny Montenegro is a wonderful holiday destination. Once part of Yugoslavia, then Serbia-Montenegro, this Balkan country gained independence with a referendum in 2006.  Although the entire country is less than 14,000 square kilometers, with a  population of just over 600,000 people, its borders contain incredibly diverse landscapes:  stunning coastline and an unspoiled,…

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Postcard-perfect views in Santa Margherita and Portofino

By Kimberly Sullivan | March 21, 2012 |

I’ve already written about the interesting port city of  Genova  and the places of interest to visit there. The nice thing about Genova is that it’s also a great base for exploring the picturesque Ligurian seaside towns, such as Santa Margherita and Portofino. On a recent trip to Genova, we took the train from Genova’s…

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