Five Wine Tasting Rooms to Explore in Sutter Creek, California
by Pam Baker
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Sutter Creek, a gold rush town in Amador County, California draws visitors for its history, antique shops, architecture, and “vintage” Main Street. But this cheerful, inviting town, just an hour from Sacramento, also attracts wine lovers to its eclectic wine tasting rooms. Sprinkled throughout a convenient four-block radius it’s easy to visit all of the
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
From the Pandemic to a Wildfire – This Resilient Winemaking Team Pivots to Success
by Pam Baker
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From the pandemic to a massive wildfire, Aaron Bryan and Amy Krahe, a husband-and-wife team, found the resilience to creatively pivot and successfully keep their business going. And today, on a sun-drenched ridgetop in the Sierra Foothills, they’re building, thriving, and doing what they love – making wine. Learning to Make Wine Aaron first became
Why NOW is the BEST Time to Take a Cruise
by Rose Palmer
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I recently learned that NOW is the best time to take a cruise. I live in the mid Atlantic region of the U.S. and by the end of February I am quite tired of cold weather and dreary skies. Without fail, by this time I am looking for travel options to warm and sunny destinations.
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