Debra DeMonte - Travel Advisor

08/20/2026

Private appointments, hidden boutiques, and expert guides offer a fresh perspective on shopping in the birthplace of couture. Learn how to experience Paris like an insider, then reach out to begin planning your journey. 🇫🇷🛍️✨

📷: Carole Poirot

Private suites, tucked-away boutiques, and in-the-know guides reveal a more thoughtful way to shop the French capital.

08/13/2026

Boston’s Seaport district has transformed into a vibrant waterfront destination, blending harbor views, public art, exceptional dining, and stylish shopping. 🦞⚓️🌊

Discover how to make the most of this dynamic neighborhood, then reach out to start planning your New England escape.

Slurp oysters by the water at Island Creek, shop at The Current, overnight at the Boston Harbor Hotel, and more must-dos on the city’s revitalized waterfront.

08/11/2026

One of Tuscany's oldest traditions flows straight from the earth. Ancient thermal baths, volcanic mineral waters, and timeless wellness rituals make the region's hot springs an experience worth slowing down for. 💧♨️

Read more below, then let's connect to plan your getaway to Tuscany.

📷: Sofie Delauw

Termalismo remains central to Italian wellness at Cascate del Mulino, Bagno Vignoni, and other storied baths.

08/06/2026

There’s nothing quite like summer in Europe. From Budva to Forte dei Marmi, these standout hotel openings capture the essence of the season with seaside glamour, exceptional hospitality, and a sense of discovery. ☀️🏨

Explore the full list, then reach out to plan your perfect getaway.

📷: DePasquale+Maffini

Europe's new luxury hotels include Aman Sveti Stefan in Budva, Montenegro; Zannier Ile de Bendor in France, Metropolis Madrid, Sublime Comporta, and Pensione America Forte dei Marmi.

08/05/2026

Three days in Budapest is just enough to discover why this city continues to captivate.

Start with the grandeur of the Hungarian Parliament.

Pause at Heroes’ Square and the poignant Shoes on the Danube Bank, two landmarks that tell Hungary’s story in very different ways.

Keep an eye out for Kolodko’s charming hidden mini sculptures.

Admire the elegance of the Hungarian State Opera House.

Have coffee at the iconic New York Café.

Wander the historic streets of Buda Castle.

Visit St. Stephen’s Basilica.

Indulge in local favorites, crisp lángos, freshly baked chimney cake and strudel two ways at the Iconic Strudel House.

Budapest blends history, culture, art and wonderful cuisine making it one of Europe’s rewarding city escapes.

08/02/2026

Such stunning views here!
Have you ever been to Budapest?



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07/28/2026

Saint-Tropez is stepping back into the spotlight as The White Lotus arrives on the French Riviera, bringing its signature mix of glamour, tension, and yacht-dotted drama to the Côte d’Azur. 🌊🎬

Read where to find the show’s signature energy in the South of France ⬇️

📷: Getty Images

The popular HBO series is shooting across the South of France for its upcoming fourth season – here, our best bets for running into one of its stars.

07/26/2026

Hello from Budapest!

I’ve got a room with a view here at the Four Seasons Gresham Palace, one of Budapest’s most elegant landmarks.

Built in 1906, this remarkable example of Hungarian Art Nouveau has been beautifully restored as the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest.

It is a wonderful place to stay, with an exceptional location on the Danube at the foot of the Chain Bridge.

Is this trip on your bucket list? DM me, I’d love to help you make it a reality!

07/23/2026

Behind Stockholm’s parks and residential streets lies a network of whimsical garden colonies, where tiny cottages, vegetable plots, and flower-lined paths bring nature back into city life. 🌿✨

Read more about Stockholm’s enchanting public gardens below ⬇️

📷: Sofia Runarsdotter

Across Sweden’s capital, these shared garden colonies offer visitors a storybook escape from city streets.

07/21/2026

From Dakar’s dawn light to Madeira’s rain-swept cliffs and Porto Santo’s sunlit coastlines, this Atlantic expedition cruise is defined by contrast, character, and constantly shifting landscapes. 🌊🌦️

Read about West Africa’s emerging place on the expedition cruise map, then reach out to plan your next voyage ⬇️

📷: Kate Berry

From Saharan kitesurfing in Dakhla to volcanic trails in La Palma and hillside villages in Madeira, a Swan Hellenic voyage traces shifting landscapes and cultures across a chain of ports.