Taking a River Cruise? Make it a Wine Cruise
by Pam Baker
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Are you thinking about trying a river cruise? If you’re a wine lover, consider a wine-themed cruise. But what does that mean? On a river cruise through a wine region, you can expect to drink the region’s wine. However, on a wine-themed river cruise, guests enjoy the wine the ship serves AND the wine brought
Fredericksburg, Texas: Wildflowers and Wine (Peaches, too!) in Texas Hill Country
Deep in the heart of the Hill Country of Texas is a destination for all seasons — Fredericksburg and surrounding communities in Gillespie County. Located about an hour’s drive from San Antonio, a bit longer from Austin, no matter what time of year you choose to visit this part of Central Texas, your eyes, stomach,
Lodi’s Oak Farm Vineyards: Nature and Nurture in Perfect Harmony
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It’s an area often missed by visitors to Northern California’s magnificent wine regions. But Lodi, California, located 85 miles east of San Francisco Bay and only 35 miles from Sacramento is regarded as the Zinfandel capital of the world producing more than 40 percent of California’s premium red grape. Additionally, the picturesque region produces more
Our Travel Writers Share Their Favorite Summer Cocktails
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With much of the world suffering from record-setting temperatures this summer, a good cocktail might be just the thing to help cool us down. Ten of our travel writers share their favorite summer cocktails—simple and simply delicious—with you. Oaxacan Burro Nothing says summertime like paying a visit to Georgia’s Whiskey Project. Located in Roswell, just
Cruise hot spots
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Currently, Mediterranean ports (particularly Spain’s buzzy Barcelona and Venice’s Grand Canal) are hot cruise destinations, as are the curly coastline of Croatia, the gorgeous Greek islands, and tantalizing Turkey, from exotic Istanbul to the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Just as hot for ocean cruising are the sun-bathed Caribbean islands and anywhere around the South American
Mexico’s Best Resorts for Multigenerational Travel
by Beth Graham
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Multigenerational travel continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. In today’s world, you can have up to four generations of family members traveling together from the youngest adventurers to active grandparents. So how do you pick a resort that will satisfy everyone? More and more resorts are catering to
Red Mountain AVA – In the “Heart of Washington Wine Country”
by Pam Baker
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Here in California, I’m surrounded by wine. As a wine lover, though, I’m naturally curious about other wine regions. Lately, I find myself exploring more of Washington. From Walla Walla to Tri-Cities to Yakima Valley and Woodinville, there’s plenty to discover. The Tri-Cities region is known as the “Heart of Washington Wine Country.” With 300
Premium Tequila Tasting with Mexico’s Oldest Tequila House
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‘Feeling’ tequila is an important part of the premium tasting experience hosted by Mexico’s oldest Tequila house, Jose Cuervo. Established in 1795, Jose Cuervo is home to experts in ‘everything tequila,’ they now hold premium tasting seminars throughout Mexico. Having refined this iconic Mexican spirit for centuries, they say you need all of your senses
Txakoli – the ‘Other’ Basque Wine
Travel opens the door to a host of enriching experiences: the first glimpse of a famous city, that connection when a local recognizes your attempt at speaking their language or discovering a culture through its cuisine. The Basque Country of Spain is a perfect example of this ‘sense of place’ —a destination where food and
Order Wine Like a Boss in Budapest
by Diane Dobry
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Would you ever think that Hungary was at one time on par with France as a premier wine-producing country in Europe? Kings, popes and even an American president (Thomas Jefferson) enjoyed wines from Hungary, and some had vineyards in Tokaj in the northeastern part of the country. Budapest is a popular travel destination for Americans