Five Picks
for Fall and
Winter Travel
F
or those located in the
Northern Hemisphere, fall
is upon us and winter will
be here before we know it.
Whether you embrace turning
of the leaves and eagerly anticipate
fresh powder or yearn to shed
woolen layers and feel the warmth
of the sun, Paola Fiocchi Van den
Ibiza, Spain
Infamous for its party scene,
Ibiza is one of the Balearic Islands
located in the Mediterranean,
off the coast of Valencia in
eastern Spain.
Paola Says: Ibiza is away from the
crowds and its parties are nice for
those who love luxury, seclusion
and privacy. Temperatures in fall
can still be mild, crowds have long
By Leah Walker
Brande, owner of Passepartout
Homes, has ideas for your fall
and winter travel plans. With
luxury properties on four
continents, Paola’s options
are seemingly limitless, but
somehow she managed to choose
her top five picks for fall and
winter travel.
gone and you can enjoy the island
without the madness.
Paola Recommends: The 220
year-old villa known as Maraposa
features four bedrooms and three
baths in a contemporary setting.
Also, a separate one-bedroom
apartment is located behind the
main house. The grounds include
terraces, pool and Mediterranean
gardens.
Rhodope Mountains,
Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains
are located approximately
150miles southeast of Sofia,
the country’s capital.
Paola Says: Discover Bulgaria for
great skiing, outdoor activities,
culture and more. It’s a valid
alternative to the usual Alpine
hotspots such as Courcheval
or Gstaad. Bulgaria is not yet
known as a ski destination, but
actually offers a great skiing
experience, especially for
beginners. Of course, it’s also
a fraction of the price of the Alps.
Paola Recommends: With its six
en-suite bedrooms, Villa Gella is
ideal for family holidays and
winter sports lovers. The indoor
pool, Jacuzzi and steam room are
perfect for après-ski relaxat