Hong Kong, China
Make a reservation at Bibo. The restaurant is an art gallery that leaves you wondering where to look with the concept of celebrating art “on the wall, on the plate, and in the cocktail glass.” They offer tasting menus and à la carte. I’ll let you in on a secret that the entrance is a sliding gold door that opens when you push the top of the door handle. (See my Instagram highlight under “Asia Adventure” for a video on how to open the door.)
Visit Goods of Desire on Hollywood Street (near Bibo). This is a great place to find eclectic gifts or a little something for yourself. Hollywood Street is full of boutiques, restaurants, and craft coffee shops. Don’t forget to look down the alleyways for hidden street markets!
Every night the skyscrapers of Hong Kong light up the Victoria Harbor with “A Symphony of Lights.” There are several ways to enjoy the lights, but the best view will be by boat. Tickets can be booked in advance on the Star Harbor Ferry for $27.50 per person.
*Several fellow jet-setters recommended hiking Dragon’s Back. We did not have time on our trip to do a full-day hike, but if you have more time in Hong Kong, you should take advantage of an outdoor adventure.
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe is full of fun galleries and shops that fill an entire day. We stayed at La Posada and could easily access the downtown area on foot.
Have dinner at Radish & Rye. A farm to table inspired restaurant with a cozy, intimate vibe not to mention the cocktails and food are superb.
*If you love Bloody Mary’s with a heavy garnish, head over to Thunderbird Bar & Grill. They also have a fantastic patio overlooking the main square if you need to rest your tired feet.
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Venice, Italy
Take a gondola ride. Some hotels can book them for you in advance, but you will see waiting areas all over the Grand Canal. They will only take cash so stop off at an ATM first (the ride will be about 80-100 euro). You can BYOB on the ride so don’t forget the champagne.
Dinner at Bistrot de Venise is a MUST. They have a fantastic tasting menu with historic or modern Venetian options or a la cart. If you want to impress book the “romantic special” which includes starter Prosecco, tasting menu, and a red rose for your date.
Escape the tourist filled streets and get lost in Italian Renaissance art at the Gallerie Dell’Accademia.
*Travel Tip - Do not take the private water taxi’s as they are very expensive (around 60-80 euro). Venice has a water bus that stops at all the major sights for 7.5 euro.
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Portland Oregon
We went to Oregon in search of the perfect pinot noir – and we found it! If you are planning a wine tour book your driver through Black Tie Tours. We had a driver for four hours who took us to five wineries in the Doro Valley.
Speaking of wine, we fell in love with the ambiance and wines at Domaine Serene. They have two different options for tasting and chef prepared snacks. Plan on spending a bulk of your wine day at this beautiful Mediterranean-style winery.
To read more about Oregon Wine tasting, check out this blog post.
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Hello from 32,000 feet
Welcome to Sights in Stilettos – a travel blog to help guide you on your next adventure, with top suggestions of what to eat, see, and experience.
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Heineken VIP Tour
If you are heading to Amsterdam, it should be a requirement to visit Heineken. It is practically a landmark in the city. Now, I have been going on brewery tours since before being legally able to drink.
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Experience Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a vibrant and thriving city set on the stage of a thousand canals with endless winding streets and alleys. Holland, or the Netherlands, is small in size but mighty in personality.
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Get Lost in Venice
While Venice is known as the “City of Canals,” did you know there are also around 400 bridges and narrow streets that connect the city. The city has a long and interesting history that is almost perfectly preserved over 118 small islands.
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