SUMMER IS ALMOST OVER. SCHOOL HAS STARTED BACK. TEMPERATURES ARE SLOWLY DRIFTING DOWNARD. EARLY FALL IS ONE OF THE BEST TIMES OF YEAR TO TRAVEL TO PLACES NEW AND OLD. CROWDS ARE SMALLER, PRICES GO DOWN, WEATHER IS NICER, IT'S EASIER TO SEE THINGS, AND TRAVELING IS JUST SIMPLER. TODAY, THE NOMAD ARCHITECT IS GOING TO DO A LIST OF SPECIAL PLACES THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST. THIS IS A GREAT TIME OF YEAR TO GO GO GO! IMHO! TODAY - PLACES WE HAVE VISITED.
ITALY
If you are familiar with this blog at all, you must know that I fell in love with Italy several years ago on our first trip to a country that prides itself on being the cradle of Western Civilization. Italy is slightly smaller than California. It's easy to get anywhere quickly and efficiently via one of the best train systems in Europe. Here are a few places that are Bucket List worthy.
Tuscany
One word describes this
unique part of Italy -Romance! This is the place to enjoy a great experience with the one you love. Everywhere you go is another winery. With seven different wine regions producing some of the most famous wines in the world, you never run out of choice for different wine tastes. Just click on WINE TRAVELER for information on wineries, getting around Tuscany and information on towns, large & small, in this beautiful area.
Where to stay you might ask. There is a small romantic hotel of only 22 rooms in the heart of this fascinating place of romance, beauty and pleasure - Castello di Tornano. I have mentioned this amazing small hotel many times in earlier posts. In 2001 it was repurposed from a noble residence, built in the eleventh century, to an utterly charming place of 22 rooms in the heart of the Chianti Region. And the deal clencher? $120 - $190 depending on when you go and how long you stay.
USA HOORAY!
I’m always posting about places in Europe. However, there are places in the good old USA that can get you excited about travel in our diverse country. One such place sits right on the Pacific in a beautiful forest with views to die for.
Southern Oregon
Wild Spring Guest Habitat is a quick three hours from Eugene. We flew into Portland International and drove to our first AIRBNB - Bright Airy Studio In The Trees in Eugene to relax and recover from a fairly long flight. The next morning, we drove to one of the most romantic places to lay our heads and enjoy each other for our 40th Anniversary. Our Cabin Suite was large and comfortable with a small living room space, a king-size bed and a massive stand-up shower. We stayed five days and enjoyed the beautiful spa hot tub with magical views of the Pacific. They have beautiful walking trails for hikers. They even have a Walking Labyrinth in a grove of 100-foot trees with benches to sit and enjoy the beauty of this place. The Habitat is located about sixty miles from the Northern California state line just outside the small town of Port Orford which has several unique museums containing exceptional works of sculpture and painting. And the price - including a delicious breakfast every morning - Around $240.
One reviewer posted this small statement about this amazing place:
There's a moment outside time where the wild dreams unravel, and the soul is free to dance unencumbered by the weight of shoulds and coulds. This is that place where those souls gather to celebrate in tall trees." Jaya
That's it for Part One of BUCKET LIST TRAVELS. Next week, more to come! In the meantime - Make some reservations!
D.L.Stafford
Video of The Week - One of the most innovative artists to ever take a stage - PRINCE performs CREAM with just his acoustic guitar for accompaniment. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing him perform this set in the early 2000's.
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