An aerial view of the Old City and Kamares Aqueduct in Kavala

Macedonia: Eight Top Things To Do in Five Days Around Kavala, Greece

by Tom Talleur

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Greece offers a veritable smorgasbord of historic, cultural, and gastronomic delights sure to satisfy the most demanding of visitors with diverse interests. Yet, the challenge to figure out where to go and what to do can be overwhelming even for the most experienced traveler. One approach to resolve this problem is to set up your

His Passion For Wine | Apostolos Plahouras

by Judy Garrison

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For three days in Nikiti on the Sithonia peninsula of the Halkidiki region of northern Greece, we are bathed in luxury. We have stepped inside a dream, and its location is Danai Beach Resort and Villas. Our days are filled with discovery of lush green olive groves, small coastal fishing villages, and artifacts that tell
6 Bottles of wine and a cheese board wth 5 cheeses and grapes

3 Ways to Organize a Wine Tasting Get-Together

by Lori Sweet

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“He who knows how to taste does not drink wine but savours secrets” – Salvador Dalì. When you think of going to a wine tasting, does it bring a feeling of happiness or worry? Are you happy because of the different wines you’ll taste and discover, or do you worry because you don’t want to

6 Reasons to be a Wine Tourist

by Hilarie Larson CSW FWS

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Are you a wine tourist?  Do your travel plans always seem to include strolling through verdant vineyards, discovering new vintages and immersing yourself in the wine lifestyle?  If so, you are not alone. Whether you call it Enotourism, Oenotrouism, or Vinitoursim, traveling to wine country destinations is hot. What was once a well-kept secret of

Our Travel Writers Share Their Favorite Holiday Edibles and Libations

by Christine Cutler

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During the holidays, there are certain traditions that the majority of us—American, Austrailian, Hungarian, Brazilian, South African, or any other nationality—follow. We decorate our homes and visit friends and family, shop and exchange gifts, bake and cook, and, especially, eat and drink. Many times, we combine most of the other activities with eating and drinking

Putting the Happy into Holiday Wine Pairing

by Hilarie Larson CSW FWS

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While it may be called “the most wonderful time of the year,” the busy holiday season is often overwhelming. In an effort to shorten your to-do list, here are a few suggestions and tips that will take the terror out of holiday wine pairing, guaranteed to “make your spirits bright.” If you’re the host Finding

Costa Mesa, California – the Great Romantic Escape

by Hilarie Larson CSW FWS

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Looking for a romantic SoCal escape? Look no further than Costa Mesa. Hilarie Larson tells us why this is the destination for everything from dining to shopping to the arts.
St. Jorge Winery in Lodi © Lori A. May

Where to Savor and Sip in California’s Lodi Wine Country

by Lori A. May

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Visit Lodi, California with writer Lori May as she shares insider tips on how and where to taste among the region's 100 varieties of wine, including award-winning Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Zinfandel.
Harbor view - Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Sip, Savor, and Sigh on San Juan Island

by Debbra Dunning Brouillette

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Travel writer Debbra Dunning Brouillette spends 48 hours on San Juan Island, the second largest island of the San Juan Islands group, sampling some of the island's best food, wine and things to do.
Tour scenic Williamson County, Tennessee via the Masters & Makers Trail

Exploring the Masters & Makers Trail of Tennessee

by Francesca Mazurkiewicz

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Travel along the Masters & Makers Trail in Tennessee with writer Francesca Mazurkiewicz as she imbibes, and enjoys, the craft wine, beer and distilled beverages of the region.
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