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Gisela Williams Kramer

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A freelance travel journalist who frequently contributes to the New York Times and Food & Wine, Gisela is currently based in Munich, Germany where she resides with her husband. Born and raised in Litchfield, Connecticut, she has lived in Bali, Bermuda, Berlin, New York and Madrid.

Destination Reports

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Berlin

“Poor but sexy" is how Klaus Wowereit, the mayor of Berlin, famously described his city a few years ago. Its coffers might be low, but Berlin, with thriving art and...
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Bali

Bali is more enticing than ever, having undergone a frenzy of reinvention over the past several years.
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Barcelona

Where else can you find thirteen Michelin-starred restaurants, nine World Heritage sites and miles of beaches in one European city?
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Istanbul

Places with a history of overlapping cultures tend to be especially rich destinations—and perhaps, none more so than Istanbul.
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Mallorca

The summer enclave of choice for the Spanish royal family and others who enjoy private dinners and rustic sophistication.
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Sardinia

Writer D. H. Lawrence once described Sardinia as “lost between Europe and Africa and belonging to nowhere.”
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Milan

Star couturiers and luxury boutiques have transformed Milan into Italy’s most chic, modern metropolis, one brimming with attitude.
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Articles

Chile: Where to Stay: Luxury: Explora Expands to Easter Island

When you travel more than twenty-four hours to get somewhere, it had better be worth the trip. To reach the Explora resort in remote Patagonia, I had to take a...
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Style: Pulse: Betsey Johnson's Mexican Villas

Anyone familiar with fashion designer Betsey Johnson’s colorful, flirty style will immediately recognize a similar sense of fun in the interiors of her two Mexican villas: Betseyville, which has been...
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Style: People: My Mexico: Q&A with Betsey Johnson

For twenty years, fashion designer Betsey Johnson has been traveling to Mexico’s Pacific Coast where she owns two villas (to read about these unique properties, both of which can be...
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Ibiza: What to See & Do: Sights: Sa Caleta

Die-hard history buffs should visit the remains of Sa Caleta, on the southern coast of the island, an Phoenician settlement that dates from the 7th century B.C. Others may prefer...
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Ibiza: What to See & Do: Gardens & Parks: Ses Salines

Just south of the airport is one of the not-to-be-missed natural parks: a huge expanse of shimmering salt flats, the “white gold” excavated by the Carthaginians. Bird-watchers should follow the...
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Ibiza: What to See & Do: Day Trips: Santa Agnes de Corona

If you drive along the beautiful rocky coastal cliffs in the north, stop at this tiny mountain village, which is famous for its chapel, located in an underground grotto, and...
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Escape: Places: Tuscan Retreats

From the Discussion Boards in response to a member question on suggestions for a first-time, week-long visit to Italy. “One option is to experience Tuscany for the whole week. Spend...
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