A Sense of Place: A Master Class in Wines of France’s Gigondas Region
by Lisa Morales
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The Gigondas region of France's Rhone Valley produces beautiful wines that reflect its unique terroir. Master of Wine Nick Jackson says limestone is the "secret sauce."
Say (a Lot of) Cheese: The Biggest Charcuterie Board in the World
by Lisa Morales
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It was the biggest charcuterie board in the world. We didn't get to eat it, but had a great time anyway.
The Little Engine That Does: Mount Cinnamon Hotel is Building a Sustainable Model of Tourism
by Lisa Morales
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Despite the title of my article, there’s nothing little about Mount Cinnamon Hotel in Grenada. Yes, compared to some resorts in the Caribbean, this beautiful resort is relatively small. Mount Cinnamon is a 50-bedroom resort ideal for romantic getaways. The spacious one-to-three-bedroom villas offer the perfect accommodation for families or groups of friends. At Mount
Ecotourism in Grenada: The Spice Island’s Ingredients for Life
by Lisa Morales
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Soul food and soul searching. You may find everything you need to heal your weary soul while vacationing in Grenada. I certainly did. The Spice Island has rich volcanic soil. “Organic” and “locally grown’” have long been a way of life for Grenadians; we can learn from them as visitors. Your spice journey isn’t just
Sharing Life’s Simple Pleasures – A Conversation with Anastasia Koutsioukis
by Lisa Morales
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I recently had a chance to speak with Anastasia Koutsioukis who co-owns The Drexel (in Miami Beach) with her husband Ahmet Erkaya, along with husband and wife duo, Chef Nano Crespo and Tamara Magalhaes. If you’ve visited Miami, you probably know Anastasia and Ahmet’s very popular restaurant, Mandolin Aegean Bistro in Miami’s Design District. Anastasia
Discovering Wines from Côtes du Rhône Villages
by Lisa Morales
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It’s no secret that we are all having to cut back and make changes to our monthly budget because of inflation. If you’re like me, wine is a part of the weekly food budget. Although I don’t drink wine with every meal (unless on vacation), I need everyday wines on hand that aren’t “two buck
Waiting for Bordeaux: Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux in Miami
by Lisa Morales
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Wine is a waiting game. From bud break in the vineyard to barrel and bottle aging, the journey to your wine glass has just begun. When it comes to Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux wines, even once you bring your prize home, it’s often best to wait months and sometimes years before you drink
Love, Resilience, and Travel Lessons Learned in St. Martin
by Lisa Morales
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Last week was my first time out of the country since the start of the pandemic. Boy, did I need a vacation and a week in St. Martin cured my Zoom Blues! While meditating on the serene, turquoise water beaches of Grand Case, I had an opportunity to reflect upon what I take from travel
6 EU Countries That Offer the Digital Nomad Visa
by Lisa Morales
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Is remote work here to stay? Yes, it is! According to a study by Global Workplace Analytics, 22% of the American workforce (36.2 million Americans) will work remotely by 2025. Accelerated by the pandemic, more and more employers are seeing the long-term benefits of the ‘virtual office’. And while many people are moving to less
No Longer Backstage: “Art of the Hollywood Backdrop” – Boca Raton Museum of Art
by Lisa Morales
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Hooray for Hollywood! That’s what I kept humming as I excitedly strolled through the Boca Raton Museum of Art, during a press preview of “Art of the Hollywood Backdrop: Cinema’s Creative Legacy”. It’s more than an art exhibition. Visitors take part in a celebration of the artists who are no longer backstage, but now in