Friends – and friends of friends – know that we travel extensively and keep meticulous lists of where we stayed, what we ate, and what we discovered. One of the joys of traveling is experiencing tastes, sounds and sights that are unique to a place or take you off the beaten track. For years, whenever friends were planning a trip, we would invariably get an urgent request: Send Me Your List!

Now, by popular demand, we’re putting our lists online with plans to expand and update. These lists are personal, not encyclopedic; they direct you to restaurants, hotels, and activities that we love – some of which are well-known and others not on conventional radar. We don’t generally include tried-and-true destinations like the Louvre, not because we don’t love them, but because they’re such obvious choices. We explore beyond the hype and don’t automatically recommend brand names, the usual tourist spots, or the newest and the hottest. Being trendy or famous doesn’t guarantee a place on our list; instead we look for what’s authentic and special.

For dining, we love richly flavored but clean and fresh cuisine that doesn’t rely on calorie-laden sauces or tortured preparations. Choosing from our list, you can eat in an elegant restaurant or local hangout and have choices that don’t sacrifice your figure or arteries.

SendMeYourList highlights what WE LOVE as well as other choices that are GOOD TO KNOW for a change of pace, variety, or convenience.

We’re two New Yorkers, with knowledgeable and discerning local contacts, who prefer to remain anonymous so we can continue to make recommendations without compromise.

Enjoy!

Let us know what you think! Click here to Send Us YOUR List.