@Epigonos, I hope one of your additions is the Russian Museum - very, very important for Russian artists like Kandinsky and Malevich as well as much earlier Russian artists. The museum is fairly close to the Hermitage.
Not sure why you posted an article that claims Philadelphia is not a progressive city for gay men. Yannick is a first-class conductor and the city is lucky to have him as the conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Agree about the glories of Hvar, and I was there just before the summer season started. Even though Hvar is an island, you can drive from Hvar to Dubrovnik. But, I suggest Sarajevo or Mostar, Bosnia rather than Dubrovnik.
But, it is also up to the client to not be swayed by gifts, phone calls on birthdays and major holidays. And for me, invitations to visit in the hospital when the provider is seriously I'll.