The vineyards at Aurora

Traverse City, Michigan’s Award-Winning Wineries

by Darla Hoffmann

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Traverse City, Michigan in the Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest is home to many award-winning wineries.
KAI at Sheraton Grand Resort

KAI at Arizona’s Gila River Community: Elevated Dining, Tribal Gifts

by Darla Hoffmann

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KAI restaurant in Phoenix offers a fine dining experience that brings light to the Native American culture through the eyes of the Pima and Maricopa tribes.
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Memphis, Tennessee: Pride for Its Past, Hope for Its Future

by Darla Hoffmann

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Memphis is a proud city. While they embrace the past, the people of Memphis work hard to strengthen its future.
Winemaker, Jesse Giacomelli

Copper Bear Wines: Napa Fruit and Arizona Roots

by Darla Hoffmann

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A trip to Napa often consists of visits to glamorous winery castles with acres of beautiful forests and hills. No one can argue the stunning magnitude of some of the properties; it is a fantastic dreamland for wine lovers.  As sensational as that may be, I like to mix it up with visits to less
Walla Walla Valley

Walla Walla Valley, A Retreat for the Soul

by Darla Hoffmann

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The Walla Walla Valley is the perfect getaway for a long weekend trip. A four-hour drive from Portland, Seattle, or Boise, you find a little oasis of wine, food, and nature. Moreover, a piece of history may or may not surprise you along the way. Although I chose this trip based on wine and my
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Vektor Vodka captures what is called “The Elixir of Life!”

by Darla Hoffmann

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Vektor Vodka is distilled seven times from Ukranian Winter Wheat, using artisan spring waters from local aquifers. The high-end, super clean product, free of finishers, captures the original meaning of vodka – “The Elixir of Life.” Furthermore, the brand prides itself on being a traditional, luxury spirit intended for sipping by itself. Vektor calls to
South Africa Vineyard

South African Wine Collection “Blazing” Through Arizona

by Darla Hoffmann

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Blazer Beverage Tom Carbon and Amarilys V. Drozdz, with their love of wine and extensive business resumes, own and operate Blazer Beverage, a wine distribution company.  They are currently in partnerships with restaurants, resorts, and wine shops all over Arizona. With a refreshing approach to sharing environmentally conscious wine, they aim to promote wineries and

Where the Tourist Meets the Local in Arizona

by Darla Hoffmann

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The beautiful state of Arizona has much to offer in terms of scenery, hiking, restaurants, shopping, and historical landmarks. Most often tourists gravitate to the Northern parts of the state to visit the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and the Verde Valley, and understandably so. The photo opportunities alone are reason enough to make the drive. A
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