Current Issue
Nov. 18, 2009
Vol. 111, No. 5
Europe
PARIS ST GERMAIN & ISL - CALL TODAY! Superbly-restored centuries-old elegance in St. Germain 7th and Ile St Louis. Sunny. Fireplaces. Antiques. Latest bath, kitchen. Maid service. Discounts. Pleasant, attentive help from owner! 650-464-7222 www.passionateforparis.com
PROVENCE: Stunning, updated farmhouse, magnificent Mediterranean/mountain views. Antiques. Lovely kitchen, gardens, pool. 609-924-7520. gam1@comcast.net
FRANCE, PROVENCE: Hilltop villa, fully equipped, great views, private road, three double bedrooms, 3.5 baths, heated indoor-outdoor pool. $2,000/week, 2 week minimum. Website with photos: www.provencevilla.com Contact H. Wickett at 650-324-3226, fax: 650-323-9530.
LONDON: Superior apartments, short-term or vacation rental. www.consortestates.com 011-44-1923-257-535.
ROME: Bright, elegant apartment. Marvelous beamed ceilings. Antiques. Walk to Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain. 609-683-3813, jetas5@comcast.net
ITALY AND FRANCE: Fantasy villas and apartments, personally selected to make a dream vacation. Concierge services extended. 800-593-6350. www.villasandvines.com
ITALY/TUSCANY: Ancestral villa with sweeping views. Olive groves, vineyards, gardens. Antiques. Updated kitchen, baths. Pool. 609-683-3813, jetas5@comcast.net
PARIS 6TH LEFT BANK overlooking Seine, Notre Dame, Louvre. Sunny, charming, furnished apartment. Fireplace, beamed ceiling. 212-988-0838.
PROVENCE. Delightful five-bedroom stone farmhouse, facing Roman theater. Pool, vineyard. 860-672-6607, www.frenchfarmhouse.com
PARIS, LEFT BANK: Elegant apartment off Seine in 6th. Short walk to Louvre, Notre Dame. 609-924-7520, gam1@comcast.net
SUPERB 200-YEAR-OLD FARMHOUSE one hour from Bordeaux. Gardens, pool, on 5 private acres overlooking Canal Lateral. Two-story beamed living room, 17c fireplace, study, 4 bedrooms, modern conveniences. Chiz Schultz ’54. www.maisonducanal.com 845-353-2016. Swisschiz@aol.com
Villa rentals by the week or longer in ITALY and GREAT BRITAIN. Idyllic countryside or city center. Named in 2006—2009 by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the BEST villa agents in the world. We have provided knowledgeable agents, caring owners and competitive rates since 1989. Catalogs for Britain, no charge. All Italy properties available online. Suzanne B. Cohen & Associates, Inc. 207-622-0743, www.villaeurope.com
PARIS, MARAIS: Elegant, 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment, vibrant Pompidou museum/ sidewalk café quarter on 13c pedestrian street, full kitchen, w/d, AC, cable. desaix@verizon.net 212-473-9472.
FLORENCE COUNTRY house on 54 mountain acres. Fantastic views. $100/day. www.ganzitalianhouse.com E-mail:gganz@comcast.net
FRANCE/PROVENCE: Charming hilltop village of Venasque near Avignon. Restored medieval house with apartments. Courtyard and rooftop terraces. Sensational views. $675– $1,300 per week. See www.chezkubik.com, Padraic Spence, 413-298-4843.
ITALY: High quality villas, farmhouses, apartments in several price ranges. Rome, Florence, Venice apartments. Personalized service from Italy specialists. Italian Vacation Villas, 202-333-6247; E-mail: info@villasitalia.com www.villasitalia.com
ROME AND FLORENCE APARTMENTS: Completely renovated, spacious, elegantly decorated. 2-4 bedrooms, by owner directly. www.romit.com, 503.227.1600.
FRANCE, DORDOGNE: Lovely 18th century manor house and/or cottage with private pool, tennis, trout stream, horse riding and cook. Tel: 011-33-553-227-608. www.dordognerental.com
TUSCANY. Historic villa overlooking Lucca valley. Pool. Easy daytrips. www.villabrancoli.com
FRANCE, PARIS-MARAIS: Exquisite, sunny, quiet one-bedroom apartment behind Place des Vosges. King size bed, full kitchen, washer/ dryer. $1,300 weekly. 301-654-7145. Louvet@jhu.edu
PARIS: Studio for two. Internet, TV, phone, quiet, gourmet/shopping near Champs Elysees, direct metro to Louvre. $850 per week (minimum) 609-430-9921. ideces@princeton.edu
PARIS: ‘Chic, creative, and spacious.’ Luxury 2BD/2BA apartment 5 minutes by foot from the Louvre, Opéra, and the Palais Royal. Bright, sunny, and renovated by top Parisian designers. Sleeps 4. Ashley Maddox ’94, www.luxuryflatinparis.com
PARIS: Ile St. Louis, elegant top-floor apartment, elevator, updated, well-appointed, gorgeous view. Sleeps 4, maid 3x week. WiFi, TV etc. Inquiries triff@mindspring.com, 678-232-8444.
PARIS/1ST: Light-filled, quiet, renovated, 2-bedroom with balconies, perfect for sabbaticals, available August 2010. 2150E/m. 646-250-1718.
Caribbean
ST. BARTS - FINEST CARIBBEAN! Friendly, owner-direct service! Spacious private homes. Bedroom/bath suites. Comfortable decor, A/C, pool, deck & patio. White sand beaches. Finest dining & shopping. 650-464-7222 www.passionateforparis.com
WATER ISLAND: Private family compound. 2 to 20 guests. See www.water-island.com
ST. JOHN, USVI: 2 BR home, Lagoon Point. Sensational views. joan.valentine@mac.com, www.lagoonpointvi.com
MARBELLA CLUB, Palmas Del Mar Resort, Puerto Rico: Elegant, oceanfront, 4th floor, 3-bedroom/ 3-bath luxury villa. Privacy, concierge, stunning views. ’82 couple. www.marbellapr.com
ST. JOHN USVI: 3-bedroom exquisite villa on private beach with pool. www.fortscove.com
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, TORTOLA: Five bedroom beachside villa on 90 foot high promontory. www.aslantichouse.com, E-mail: info@aslantichouse.com, Telephone: 800-479-7904.
ANGUILLA, BWI: Private home (’67). Award-winning design featured on covers of magazines. Beach, lagoon-style pools, panoramic views, 24 hr concierge. Private chef and masseuse available. www.AnguillaBird.com, Email: AnguillaBird@yahoo.com, Telephone 414.791.9461.
ST. JOHN, USVI: 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, waterfront villa, pool, total ac. www.villa-villekula.com, ’59.
United States Northeast
STONE HARBOR, NJ: On beach, upscale. 570-287-7191. E-mail: radams150@aol.com
SUGARBUSH/WARREN, VT: Recently renovated 3 BR/2.5 BA condo with fireplace minutes from ski area. Sleeps 8. Free shuttle bus service or short walk to ski-on access. 212-496-6528 or suzannezywicki@hotmail.com
MADRIVER, SUGARBUSH AREA: Comfortable farmhouse for up to 20 skiers. $550 per day. William M. Iler ’51, 978-922-6903.
WELLFLEET: 4 bedroom beachfront cottage with spectacular views overlooking Cape Cod National Seashore. 609-921-0809 or warrenst@aol.com
KATONAH, NY: Converted carriage house on 4 beautiful acres. 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 2 WBF’s, EIK, large LR/DR combo, french doors to lovely patio. Separate studio with darkroom. Caretaker, gardener, housekeeper as needed. Large old trees, rolling lawn, mowed field. On quiet dirt road. Perfect weekend getaway or year-round house, 1 hour from NYC. Furnished or unfurnished. Rental price negotiable. p’96, p’01. E-mail jkidd@panix.com
EAST HAMPTON, NY: Lovely antique on Georgica Pond. 4 BR+, 3 BA+. Ocean access by canoe and sailboats. July 1 through LD 2010, $90,000, July $45,000, August 1 through LD, $65,000. Jeanne Cassin ’73. jeanne.cassin@gmail.com
MEADOWBROOK, PA: Colonial Farmhouse on 2 acres — beautiful private road surrounded by 40 acres of landscaped gardens/woods. 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,393 sq ft, 4 car garage. NY 2 hours, Princeton 45 minutes, Philadelphia 30 minutes, commuter railway walking distance. Available January 2010. 215-352-3592, pschorsch@prgna.com, p’86.
United States Southeast
VERO BEACH, FL: Large rustic elevated oceanfront beach house; sleeps 12-16; full amenities; ’41. www.roefamilybeachhouse.com
NAPLES, FLORIDA: Glorious top-floor gulf and sunset views on Gulfshore Boulevard. Two bedrooms/two baths. Tropical ambiance! $3,500/month. Minimum 2 months. ’69. 703-838-1650. stoddardbc@gmail.com
United States West
SNOWMASS HOUSE AVAILABLE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, hot tub. Snowmass, CO. Owner, Geer ’61. Contact Susan Whitney, 970-925-3530.
NEW MEXICO, TAOS: Two bedroom, two bath condominium overlooking Kit Carson Park. $150-$200/night. www.taosparksidecondo.com 505-758-7575.
BIG SKY, MONTANA: Charming 4 BR log home on 20 acres, beautifully furnished, spectacular views, Big Sky sunsets, skiing, hiking, fishing and golfing within 5 minutes. Close to Yellowstone National Park and Bozeman. Enjoyment all 4 seasons. 610-225-3286. jgriffi644@aol.com
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: Beautiful, remodeled Western style two story townhome, fully equipped and furnished. Views! Quiet! Pool and Spa. Walk to Plaza. www.santafetownhouse.com, 310-541-3757 or gordonschaye@cox.net, ’59.
LUXURY BEACHFRONT RENTAL, KoOlina Hawaii: www.koolinaluxurybeachrentals.com
TAOS, NM: Attractive modern adobe home, mountain views, town and Ski Valley convenient, snowboarding open, 3 BR, 2 BA, FP, hot tub. rlrubinmd@aol.com, ’68.
SUN VALLEY: Lodge-style 4-5 bedroom home. Close to mountain and all year-round activities. 650.619.9829, Geoff Tickner ’82.
PHOTO SAFARIS: custom and small group — to Africa, Southeast Asia, Texas and Alaska with professional travel and nature photographer David Cardinal ’81. 650-851-8350, cardinalphoto.com
TRAVEL WITH DISTINCTION: InternationalNest.com
PARIS APARTMENT RENTALS through PARIS FOR RENT is the way to find a vacation rental at bargain prices. Call our concierge today! 866-4-FRANCE www.ParisForRent.com
THE MAGIC AWAITS! Disney Cruise Line®, Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, Adventures By Disney. Contact Kelly Longo ’97. 800.883.1535 ext. 40. KellyLongo@magicaltravel.com
MARYLAND’S EASTERN SHORE: Beautiful waterfront, small towns, cultural opportunities. Marguerite Beebe w’57, BENSON AND MANGOLD, 27999 Oxford Road, Oxford, MD 21654. Toll Free: 877-243-7378. mbeebe@bensonandmangold.com
PRIVATECOMMUNITIES.COM Take a self-guided tour of the top vacation, retirement and golf communities. Visit: www.PrivateCommunities.com
WWW.THEREALESTATEHOMEGUIDE.COM: Find the best coastal, mountain, waterfront, lakefront, and golf Communities in the U.S.
ARIZONA: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix and Carefree. Houses, condos and lots. Rox Stewart ’63, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. 602-316-6504. E-mail: rox.stewart@russlyon.com
MEXICO: Offering magnificent mountaintop for your Mexican dream house, overlooking San Miguel de Allende and Atontonilco on 22 acres. Extensive stables reminiscent of Luis Baragon’s architecture with cobblestone roads, water and electricity developed. 14 kilometers from San Miguel de Allende. $700,000.Eric Altree ’54. edaltree@prodigy.net
SARASOTA, FLORIDA—FORECLOSURES: Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Mainland. Condos & homes. Email or call Steve Del Viscio ’73, Key Realty. 941-313-1314 or steve@sarasotacondosandhomes.com, or visit www.sarasotacondosandhomes.com
ESTATES ON SOUTH OREGON COAST: Private beach. About 3 acres each. Moderate climate. Spectacular views. Total privacy. Unbelievable homes, one Modern, one Victorian. 541-247-4081, edrossiter@harborside.com, Ed EE *68.
PRINCETON: Custom built colonial with privacy of woods, with yard and deck. www.realestateshows.com/372011 for a virtual tour. 609.203.1144.
YOUR MEMOIR, BY A NOVELIST. Author of four novels in print here and across Europe will write your memoir after conducting a series of interviews. Be sure your loved ones, and the ones to follow, understand who you are and where they come from. See samples at www.danielevanweiss.com
COLLEGE/GRADUATE SCHOOL CONSULTANT AND WRITING SPECIALIST. Guidance throughout the college and graduate school admissions process. Teaching in general writing skills (7th grade and up). Contact Allison Baer, Ph.D. (Princeton ’96, Columbia *03) at 212-877-9346 or visit www.allisonbaerconsulting.com
KEEPSAKE VIDEOS: Experienced journalists/ filmmakers will capture your family stories for future generations. www.yourstory-takeone.com; 877-284-0066.
CRACKERJACK TUTOR with 10 years experience: SAT, SAT IIs, ACT, GMAT, Academic Support. www.AtoZtutor.com, aez11@aol.com, 917-691-0823. ’93.
GIFTS, THE JOYS OF HARP is a collection of traditional carols and classical songs performed by award-winning harpist and Fulbright Scholar, Allison Cheung, ’05. Available online through iTunes, Amazon or CDBaby. Visit www.allisoncheung.com or e-mail info@allisoncheung.com
PIANO QUESTIONS? Google “PAW+Acker’73” SALES*RESTORATION*CONSULTATION 912-704-6365.
JOHN LEWIN ’61’S new book, The Baltimore Briefs, on courts, lawyers and rascals is available on Amazon.com and at TeamLewin@aol.com
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