What I Learned on Our Paris Trip: Part 1
Our recent two-week adventure to France and Switzerland comprised a number of parts, one of which was a fabulous six-day food and wine gourmet tour with Paris insider, acclaimed author, and former Chez Panisse pastry wizard, David Lebovitz (davidlebovitz.com). Only 10 folk were allowed to sign up for... Read the full story
The Best in Your Life
That is no light statement, but I guarantee you will agree with me and go to my #1 country inn. You will be off to Rappahannock County Virginia, to the Inn at Little Washington. There is no large sign signaling you are there, but as you coast into the town of Washington’s little square, you’ll realize... Read the full story
The Best Country Inn in America
A pretty bold statement, don’t you think? About five years ago, Debbie and set out on our Harleys to find the best country inn in America. We did not ride through every state over the five-year period, but we covered a lot of ground from Maine to Key West to New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming and most every... Read the full story
Getting Away!
Soon it will be dark and freezing in most of our northern and midwestern states. Depression will build, and tempers will shorten. As brother Bluto said in Animal House, it’s time for a road trip. With the homeland security hassle at airports, I think more and more Americans will opt to stay in the... Read the full story
The Travel Consultant for You!
I would like to introduce Ryland Stacy, who recently arranged a no-compromise, top-end research trip to France for Debbie and me. Anyone not using her services would miss out on a unique travel experience. I, unlike you, I hope, suffer from travel-related anxiety and fared very well on this trip thanks... Read the full story
My Destination of the Year
We are happy to introduce you to the very intimate and special Hotel Fauchère. Located in Milford, Pennsylvania, near the New York border, Hotel Fauchère is both convenient to reach and really deserving of your kind patronage. You will enjoy the quiet old time main dining room, the Delmonico Room,... Read the full story
Kids & Grandkids
Our trip to the “Best Family Resort in New England” (Yankee Magazine) We travel the northeast extensively on our Harleys, but to date had somehow missed the Wildflower Inn in Lyndonville, VT. Lyndonville is in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, three hours north of Boston. The fabulous family resort... Read the full story
Our 2300 Mile Harley Ride From Newport, RI
Best bets along the way 1.Ellsworth, Maine, which I have added to my best small towns for retirement list. 2.Trenton Bridge Lobster between Ellsworth and Bar Harbor for lobsters and steamers out of the birch fed, brick ovens. Our #1 favorite lobster spot in the U.S. owned and overseen daily by friends... Read the full story
Road Trip Photos
Pictures of Dick and Debbie Young, on the road in locations around America and beyond including the Point Prim lighthouse on Prince Edward Island, Canada, hanging out in Key West, visiting Tim Jones of Stissing Design in New York, and meeting with premier musician Booker T. Jones. #gallery-3 { margin:... Read the full story
In The Heart of The Canadian Rockies
Our recent trip to Montana/Canada Where to stay: Super Deluxe! Deb and I recently ate at the Post hotel in Lake Louise, Alberta. The Post Hotel is perched at 1500 meters amidst the natural wonders of Banff National Park and is part of a small village which lines the banks of Lake Louise. The background... Read the full story
