Irvina Lew

Bay Shore

Freelance Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Loire Valley Spa Escapes

1 month ago | insidersguidetospas.com | Irvina Lew

My grandniece Lyndsey and I have happily shared spa adventures in the past; so, during our Paris getaway, I proposed a four-day road trip along the Loire where we could savor the region’s three best hotel spas.
EXPLORING FRANCE’S GEMS

2 months ago | newyorklifestylesmagazine.com | Irvina Lew

A Week Of Culinary & Cultural Delights Via High-Speed Rail By Irvina Lew Aweek-long trip to Paris is time enough for three full days and nights in the capital and still have time for visiting some of the other amazing destinations France has to offer. France’s high speed rail system Trains à Grande Vitesse makes it easy. PARIS Paris was buzzing this November, as the first Christmas markets opened, seasonal decorations appeared, and snowflakes descended.
Restaurant Christophe Hay Review

Jan 8, 2025 | globaltravelerusa.com | Irvina Lew

Chef Christophe Hay had already achieved an enviable culinary reputation before he transformed the former 17th-century riverfront hospice in Blois to an extraordinary first-floor namesake restaurant; it’s the centerpiece around which he built Fleur de Loire, his 44-room, 12-suite Relais & Châteaux affiliate. Our multicourse dinner at Restaurant Christophe Hay — one of Les Grandes Tables du Monde — took place last Thanksgiving.
Château des Fleurs Review

Nov 20, 2024 | globaltravelerusa.com | Irvina Lew

Just a short block from the Champs Elysées, flower-bedecked window boxes grace the corner and clearly identify Château des Fleurs. This 37-room boutique hotel is one of Vivre-LMB’s five small hotels in Paris owned by Olivier Bertrand and his sisters and affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Inside, the 1910 building welcomes with a whimsically inviting, light-filled, ground-floor lobby, bar and dining area.
İstanbul Magically Integrates Past and Present, East and West

Nov 13, 2024 | globaltravelerusa.com | Irvina Lew

CHECKING IN WITH İSMAİL BÜTÜNGeneral Manager, Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency, Turkish Tourism BoardWhat’s new in terms of development and business opportunities? Recognizing İstanbul’s unparalleled significance in global tourism with its diverse cultural tapestry, Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency seeks to elevate its profile further by showcasing its unique offerings.
Impress Clients as you Navigate D.C.'s Vibrant Quadrants

Oct 9, 2024 | globaltravelerusa.com | Irvina Lew

Steeped in both history and modern vitality, Washington, D.C., is a city where emblematic venues showcase the heights exceptional people reach intellectually, culturally, politically and physically. A case in point: The Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum.
Relais Christine Review

Sep 25, 2024 | globaltravelerusa.com | Irvina Lew

Relais Christine, a posh 5-star Left Bank hotel occupies the former Hotel Particulier, a private mansion from 1607. Like many luxe Parisian townhouses, it was constructed around an imposing courtyard and hidden behind an impressively grand wooden doorway from the narrow, block-long Rue Christine. Its covered passageway leads to the landscaped courtyard, with its romantic seating areas.
Barcelona Serves a Full Menu of After-Hours Treats

Sep 11, 2024 | globaltravelerusa.com | Irvina Lew

Not quite ready to switch your closet over to sweaters and snow boots? Head to laid-back, still- warm Coastal Mississippi. Steeped in Southern charm and dotted with quirky waterside towns, it’s the perfect destination antidote to temperature drops in other parts of the country.
3 Parisian Subterranean Spas

Aug 26, 2024 | insidersguidetospas.com | Irvina Lew

Overnight flights coupled with the stress of flying leave me, like so many others, exhausted upon landing. Recently, I’ve started booking my arrival-day spa treatment at mid-morning instead of late afternoon, to make better use of the wasted hours waiting for a room key. Is there a more appropriate time to focus on wellness or a more fitting place than a quiet, calm retreat? The service feels so welcome that, once refreshed, I’m ready for the day.
Taste Quintessential French Fine Dining at Le Grand Café Fauchon in Paris

Jul 15, 2024 | globaltravelerusa.com | Irvina Lew

The name Fauchon has been synonymous with culinary excellence since 1886 when Auguste Fauchon launched a luxury food store across from the Madeleine church in Paris. Architect Richard Martinet, known for phenomenal Parisian palaces including Hotel de Crillon, Hotel George V, The Peninsula Paris and Hotel Shangri-La, created a carefully curated design in partnership with Atelier Paluel-Marmont and transformed two Haussmann buildings into the ultra-luxe, 54-room boutique Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris.