Editorial

Travel Down
In these troubling and difficult times worldwide, we wanted to address our visitors on a more personal note. While many of our readers are still very wealthy despite the troubling financial difficulties, we know there are many of us still able to travel but needing to rein in some of our more lavish adventures. And here is how . . .

Featured Recipe
Williams Pear poached with Liquorice Stick Provence Financier with Almonds, Jasmine Ice Cream

Ojai Marmelade Click here for Recipe
This is a great for either hot summer days or cool winter evenings by the fire.

We got the recipe from a fabulous hotel La Bastide de Marie located right in the heart of Peter Mayle country near Bonnieux and Meneherbes not too far from Avignon.

The converted stone country farm sprawl is a fantastic, romantic getaway and is surrounded by the rows of vines from their own winery.

An E-Magazine of Luxury Hotels, Top Restaurants, Inns &
Other Up-Scale Travel and Food Reviews from Peter and Linda D'Aprix

All our coverage is editorial and entirely subjective reflecting our own personal experiences. We are dedicated to doggie friendly establishments but not exclusively.

Spring/Supper Issue 2009
Featured Hotels and Restaurants

Hotel Les Bories**** & Spa d'Ennea, Gordes, Provence, France.

A destination in itself. Not only is it a lovely, well appointed luxury hotel, located on a rugged hillside in the Luberon of Provence in southern France but it is central to so many of the rich gifts that northern Provence has to offer. Walking distance from Gordes and easy driving distance to most of the Luberon.

Excellent Restaurant. Three and a half Chef Rating.

Hotel Negresco****, Nice, Cote d'Azur, France.

A "one of a kind" grand luxury hotel in the old style right on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice with views out over the Mediterranean and a short walk to the middle of town yet near the Nice Airport. Superb cuisine. "The" place to stay when in Nice.
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Restaurant "Le Chantecler" at Hotel Negresco****, Nice, Cote d'Azur, France.

"Le Chantecler" has been a famous restaurant for decades under a number of equally famous chefs who have gone on to other exciting enterprises. Today, under Executive Chef Jean-Denis Rieubland (one Michelin star) that fine tradition continues with innovative and ever interesting dishes. .
4Chef Rating.