
Memphis is a Proud City, of Past and Future
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I immediately fell in love with Bluff City on a recent press trip to Memphis, Tennessee. For years I imagined the spirit of the home of the blues that I’d only read about in books or heard on television. Therefore, I was giddy about getting to experience it all in person and excited about being

Copper Bear Wines: Napa Fruit and Arizona Roots
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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, A Retreat for the Soul
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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

Vektor Vodka captures what is called “The Elixir of Life!”
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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 African Wine Collection “Blazing” Through Arizona
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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
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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