2009 Top Five - Favourite Places Yes, yes I know we are already almost a week into 2010 but please indulge me in a look back at some of my personal 2009 Top 5's. First off, my Top Five Favourite Places:

1. Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
It is like the people of Old San Juan have taken all the best bits of American life and masterly blended it into their own colourful culture and history.
Old San Juan

2. Santa Fe, New Mexico
If you're an artsy fartsy person then Santa Fe is for you. If you are interested in American history, then Santa Fe is also a place for you. If like me, you are interested in meandering around a beautiful and intriguing small city with great restaurants, and an air of sophistication sat at the foot of sloping mountains, then Santa Fe is definitely for you.
Santa Fe

3. New York, New York
I have been to NYC a lot of times in my life but it is only recently that I have started to appreciate it's allure. Sadly visits are no longer as much fun as two of my favourite people have left, one you might know.
So good they named it twice

4. Hamptons, New York
One after another of neatly manicured towns, hidden beaches and growling seas. Lot's of cute dressed up kids, and less cute dressed up dogs. A great place to see and be seen but don't go in the summer.
The Hamptons

5. Lille, France
The Eurostar (when it is working) brings this city with 10 centuries of history within touching distance, so close that you can almost smell the cheeses stacked beautifully at F & PH Armand's Artisan Fromager Affineur.
Lille   ¶ 14:00