by Gary Janetti
First published 2024
Television writer Gary Janetti approaches global travel with exacting standards and sharp observations. The New York Times bestselling author documents his journeys from a transformative Italian spa experience with his husband to dinner with actress Maggie Smith in London. Janetti boards the Orient Express to Venice and endures a family cruise on the Queen Mary 2. He explores destinations including Mykonos, Australia, and exclusive dining experiences while offering candid reflections on solo dining and the realities of luxury travel. The author provides detailed packing advice, upgrade strategies, and restaurant recommendations alongside personal stories. Janetti balances practical travel guidance with humorous accounts of his adventures, creating a collection that serves both experienced travelers and those who prefer exploring from home.
Genres: travel, humor, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-stories, travel-experiences
Setting: Australia, Italy, London, Mykonos, Venice
Period: Contemporary
224 pages · Hardcover · Harper