Leavenworth – Washington’s Hottest New Wine Region
by Pam Baker
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Surrounded by valleys, forests, mountains, and rivers, the Bavarian-themed village of Leavenworth, Washington, draws plenty of outdoor enthusiasts to the region. Beer gardens, costumed bands playing oom-pah music, and gabled Bavarian-style buildings turn this town of 2000 into a village reminiscent of Southeastern Germany. And its popular Oktoberfest draws thousands of thirsty visitors annually. But
Seattle, Washington: Best Things to See, Do and Experience
Seattle, the largest city in Washington and the entire Pacific Northwest, offers a plethora of attractions and experiences, some worthy of revisiting again and again. Following my second trip to Seattle last fall, I compiled my list of the best things to see, do, and experience there to help others with their trip planning. I
Six Sparkling Wines to Elevate Your Valentine’s Day
by Pam Baker
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February brings us Valentine’s Day – the most romantic day of the year! Hearts, chocolates, flowers, and images of Cupid come to mind when I think of this special day for lovers. But don’t forget sparkling wines. So, whether you’re planning to celebrate with a romantic dinner at home or a picnic lunch, be sure
Visit the Rum Room on St. John, USVI
by Jim DeLillo
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Bajo El Sol Gallery & Art Bar Never mind the little bottles on the airplane. If you want to take a flight, try Bajo El Sol Gallery & Art Bar, a hybrid art gallery, bookstore, café, and rum & cocktail bar. Nestled among the shops at Mongoose Junction is a refined getaway that will give
Wine Tasting in Santa Fe? Yes, You Can!
by Pam Baker
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Rated the #2 City in the US by Travel and Leisure, Santa Fe, New Mexico, draws visitors to its well-known cuisine, plentiful art, rich history, boutique shopping, Native American culture, wellness spas, and a multitude of outdoor activities. As food lovers, we came to explore the culinary scene of this high desert city. But where
Explore Washington State’s First AVA – the Yakima Valley
by Pam Baker
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The history of Washington wine is rooted in the Yakima Valley, where immigrants planted some of the first vines in the mid-1800s. And it’s here that Washington’s first official American Viticultural Area (AVA), the Yakima Valley AVA, was established in 1983. About Yakima Valley Today vineyards spread in every direction over lazy, rolling hills. On roughly the same
Get Off the Beaten Path in Ludington, Michigan
by Amy Piper
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Michigan isn’t typically a drive-through state that you happen to explore on your way to somewhere else. Surrounded on most sides by the Great Lakes, getting to Michigan generally feels like an off-the-beaten-path destination. Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, about an hour and a half north of Grand Rapids and four hours from
Top Palm Springs Chef Has One of the World’s Top Dining at Elevation Experiences
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Along with snow on the peaks outside, finding Palm Springs chef John Fritch–one of the world’s top dining at elevation chefs–was a wonderful surprise. It was not one I expected to find in the desert of Palm Springs, California. Not only an accomplished Palm Springs chef, John also holds worldwide acclaim. Flown to Rome, Italy,
Lake Of The Ozarks: A Gem In Mid-Missouri
by Lisa Evans
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When someone mentions the state of Missouri, many people’s minds immediately route to St. Louis, Kansas City, or Branson. Maybe they think of Joplin, as it was made famous due to the devastation of a vicious tornado. But how about Lake of the Ozarks? I discovered this area to be a wonder for its natural
Abilene, Kansas: 12 Best Things to Do
by Amy Piper
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Located in the Flint Hills region of the Great Plains, in north-central Kansas, Abilene sits at the intersection of I-70 and K-15, about 94 miles north of Wichita. With a population of barely 6,000, Abilene has earned a place on many best small-town lists, including the Smithsonian’s 2017 Best Small Town to Visit List. Abilene