Irene S. Levine

Pleasantville

Contributor at Forbes

Journalist, award-winning travel writer, blogger, brand ambassador; SATW, IFWTWA; Publisher multi-authored magazine for the over-50 luxury traveler

Articles

Outono no Piemonte Oferece Vinhos Finos e Alta Gastronomia

1 week ago | forbes.com.br | Irene S. Levine

A temporada de colheita no outono é um dos melhores períodos para visitar as colinas de Langhe, no Piemonte, região no noroeste da Itália, na fronteira com a França e a Suíça. Os turistas podem aproveitar a abundância do local — vinhos finos e alta gastronomia — em meio a paisagens deslumbrantes, compostas por vinhedos, colinas onduladas e florestas tingidas em tons de vermelho, laranja, dourado e marrom.
Move Over Pickleball And Padel: Make Way For Mah Jongg At Posh Resorts

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Irene S. Levine

I spent a night in a brand-new luxury hotel in Seattle. I wasn't familiar with the chain, but now I'll book it worldwide. Macrame chandeliers dangled above me, making me feel as if I were beneath a tree as I brushed my fingertips over a trunk coffee table with live edges. I was entranced by the surrounding nature, but I wasn't beneath a tree. I wasn't even outside. I was in the lobby of 1 Hotel Seattle, the latest …
Move Over Pickleball And Padel: Make Way For Mah Jongg At Posh Resorts

1 week ago | forbes.com | Irene S. Levine

Mah Jongg tilesgettyGiven the most recent wave of interest in Mah Jongg, it’s not surprising that the game has become a coveted amenity at luxury hotels and resorts. Mah Jongg has been featured on morning talk shows, with Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager (of the Today Show) professing their love for the game. Celebrities like Julia Roberts, Jessica Parker, Mindy Kaling, Amy Poehler and Meagan Markle have publicly talked about playing Mah Jongg.
The Iconic Red Cottages of Sweden

1 week ago | moretimetotravel.com | Irene S. Levine

The painted red cottages that dot the Swedish countryside have a long and storied history. A Legacy of the Falun Copper Mine The Falun copper mine was in continuous operation for 250 years (until 1992) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Copper production in central Sweden’s Dalarna region began as early as the 9th century, and the country became a dominant player in the industry across Europe and internationally.
Montauk Yacht Club: Casual Elegance In The Hamptons

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Irene S. Levine

What happened at Hawkins lab before Stranger Things began? Project MKUltra explainedIn Stranger Things, before the Demogorgons, the Upside Down, and Eleven's entire escape from the lab scenario, there was a whole other story. The one …
Montauk Yacht Club: Casual Elegance In The Hamptons

1 week ago | forbes.com | Irene S. Levine

Patio at Montauk Yacht Club with view of the sandy beachMontauk Yacht ClubEspecially enchanting in summer, Montauk Yacht Club blends contemporary flair with its classic coastal heritage. Set on a glimmering lake with a sandy beach, this seaside sanctuary is luxurious but understated. Montauk: Truly East EndMontauk is a hamlet on the easternmost tip of Long Island’s South Shore, administratively part of the town of East Hampton.
Autumn In Piedmont’s Langhe Hills: Fine Wines, Food And Stunning Landscapes

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Irene S. Levine

15 hours agoAmerican wine has nearly stopped flowing into Canada because of widespread import bans on alcoholic drinks produced in the United States, part of a showy but forceful protest of the Trump administration’s tariff policies. In April, Canada imported just $2.9-million of American wine – a decline of 94 …
Autumn In Piedmont’s Langhe Hills: Fine Wines, Food And Stunning Landscapes

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Irene S. Levine

Rows of the colorful autumnal vineyards on the hills of Langhe in Piedmont, Italy. gettyThe autumn harvest season is one of the best times to visit the Langhe Hills of Piedmont. Visitors can enjoy the region’s bounty of fine wines and cuisine amidst breathtaking views of vineyards, rolling hills, and woodlands, swathed in vibrant shades of red, orange, gold and brown.
Southern Italy Summer 2025: New Direct Flights Make Travel Easier

2 weeks ago | moretimetotravel.com | Irene S. Levine

Is a summer trip to southern Italy on your bucket list this summer? New 2025 direct seasonal flights from the U.S. will make your journey to Puglia, Sicily, and Naples easier than ever. We usually avoid visiting Italy in summer, but we understand that numerous tourists, especially students and families, are limited to summer vacations due to school breaks or other scheduling constraints. As older travelers, we have the luxury of being able to plan visits to Italy during the shoulder seasons.
Aos Pés dos Alpes, Alto Ádige Cresce Como Destino de Enoturismo na Itália

3 weeks ago | forbes.com.br | Irene S. Levine

Alto Ádige é uma das menores regiões vinícolas da Itália e é bem menos conhecida e visitada do que as regiões da Toscana, Vêneto ou Piemonte. No entanto, a área vem se tornando cada vez mais popular entre os visitantes que buscam um ambiente mais tranquilo e menos movimentado para descobrir vinhos excepcionais. As raízes complexas dos vinhos do Alto ÁdigeLeia tambémAlto Ádige, também conhecido como Sudtirol, fica no norte da Itália, fazendo fronteira com a Suíça e a Áustria.