Audjorunn's Coastal Concoctions

Cocktail recipes from Norwegian Coastal Voyages' brightest star, the bartender on deck seven of the M.V. Finnmarken.

The Beat Hotel

This quietly elegant Four-Star hotel near the Seine River has an extraordinary history.

Claridge's Hotel, London

I thought I'd be uncomfortable, I thought that this ritzy hotel with history and a guest list that includes kings and presidents would not be welcoming, but I was very, very wrong.

Finnmarken: This Ain't Your Daddy's Hurtigruten!

The ferry system of western Norway has introduced new and luxurious ships... but will they succeed in positioning themselves as competitors to the major cruise lines?

Getting Around Europe

Our expert, Durant Imboden, will lead the way in your travel around the continent.

Hôtel de Buci

This little hotel sits in the heart of Paris's artists' quarter, and is one of our favorites.

Hôtel Majestic Barrière, Cannes, France

Dwight Brown chronicles the delights of this gorgeous Bell Epoque hotel on the French Riviera.

Losby Gods Manor, near Oslo, Norway

A traditional European manor house turned into a lovely little hotel, conference center and golf resort.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

Three generations of British queens learned to dance in the ballrooms of this exquisite hotel; now it's a retreat for celebrities who value their privacy.

Martinez Master Suites, Cannes, France

This elegant hotel on the French Riviera offers two suites that are five times the size of the average U.S. home. Each!

Scott's Hotel, Mallorca, Spain

You could become a character in one of the owner's novels if you stay at this small luxury hotel in Mallorca, Spain.

Villa Poola Finga

A remarkable resort on Italy's Riviera; a life-affirming experience for people with specific - and difficult - problems.