El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen in Sonoma

Understated chic yet simply comfortable, the El Dorado Hotel was such a gem–I knew right away that I picked the best place to stay in Sonoma. The good reviews did not lead me astray! The stylish, modern decor mixed well with the outdoor spaces, high-ceilinged rooms & pool. Plus, you have one of the area’s best restaurants in YOUR LOBBY. Seriously, my favorite meal in Sonoma has had just a few steps away from where I got my beauty sleep.

Do yourself a favor and book here when you go to Sonoma.

A Tipsy Tour of Sonoma’s Wine Country

 

You’d never guess that over 400 wineries dot the rolling hills of the rural Sonoma. But with some of the world’s most famous wines, this peaceful region is serious about wine production. Kelley takes a tipsy tour through wine country, stopping at some of the most recommended wineries. She indulges in the Bubble Room experience at J Vineyard, meets the owner at Keller Estates, and sips a zinfandel at Dry Creek Vineyard.

Saint Lucia: Chocolate in Food

Get Lost in Saint Lucia with Kelley Ferro
Chocolate in Cuisine

We all love chocolate in its…natural state. But who knew that chocolate was so delicious in other foods and dishes as well! Kelley tries out some of the inventive uses of chocolate from the island’s top chefs. From chocolate butter to cocoa dusted snapper to peppermills of cacao nibs–really nothing doesn’t go well with chocolate!

Saint Lucia Chocolate in Spa

Get Lost in Saint Lucia with Kelley Ferro
Chocolate in the Spa
Not only does chocolate do you good when you eat, it’s also great for your skin! Chocolate and cocoa are used in many of Saint Lucia’s top spas, and Kelley profiles all the best treatments.

How to Make Chocolate in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucian chocolate is known far & wide as some of the world’s best, and on the island you can find chocolate has a variety of uses. Kelley experiences chocolate not only as a sweet food, but as a savory spice. She also learns about it’s benefits for the outside of the body–at the spa. Through it’s handcrafted production methods, dating back to the beginning of the island, chocolate is much more than just a sweet treat.

Shop Modern in Cologne’s Hipster Neighborhood at Chang13

Chang is an innovative, edgy designer who creates clothes with personality. Stop by this little shop in one of the trendiest, up and coming neighborhood, the Belgian district.

Take a Boat Cruise on Cologne’s Rhine River

Let the city come to you on a scenic boat ride down the Rhine River, the city’s famed waterway.

Love Locks of Cologne

This tradition is sweeping across Europe and the cute odes to sweethearts on the Hohenzollern bridge made me want to join in the fun. See who I committed my love too!

Viktualienmarkt: Munich’s Outdoor Market

You can’t miss this market—whether you need cheese, wine or produce for dinner, or you want an al fresco picnic table lunch from one of the food stands or you want to sip champagne and eat oysters with friends after work, the Viktualienmarkt is the lifeblood of Munich, for locals, tourists and students alike.

Fruh: Cologne’s Famous Beerhall

With the most central location just steps from the cathedral, Fruh has been serving up pig knuckle, gouda & brown bread, and the city’s signature drink, Kolsch, for over 100 years.