23 October 2010

Princess Sisi Summer

If you've never been, drop everything immediately and go to Budapest, Hungary for a beautiful retreat.

Stay at the Gresham Palace Four Seasons Hotel and check out the amazing Art Nouveau architecture.  My favorite - the peacock gates and peacock feathered floral arrangements.
After you check in, stroll around the hotel and have lunch in the hotel restaurant to watch passersby.  Eat 
Then take a cab to the far end of Vaci Street and shop your way back to the hotel.  Freshen up and change for dinner - dress up and take a cab to Gundel Etterm - celebrating its 100 year anniversary - have the wine pairing menu, appreciate paprika, don't skimp on the pate, tip the violinist, and take a cab back to the hotel.

Get a bottle of champagne, two glasses and take a walk with your beloved to the Chain Bridge.  Toast!



Sleep in late the next day, then take a walk down to Gerbeaud Cukraszda for coffee and pastries.   Splurge and have the Cafe Mademoiselle (with caramel and cream!)  You get the Esterhazy cake and your partner can get the Gerbeaud cake and you can share.  Yum!



Take your pick of art museums and galleries to stroll in the afternoon - or go to the Szechenyi Baths for a decadent soak - and end up at Menza Restaurant on Andrassy.  Eat foie gras.  

Return to the hotel, soak in the tub, and enjoy one of the world's most beautiful cities!

XX
Coni

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