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
Discovering the Greek Way
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It was always on our bucket list; we just didn’t think the opportunity would present itself so quickly. With the nudge of the International Food Wine Travel Writers Association and Sofia Bournatzi of PASS PARTOUT Tourism Marketing, we eagerly packed our bags and pegged September as our month of everything Greece. Our journey would begin
Ship Ahoy!
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Passengers on cruise ships were once dubbed “the nearly dead, over-fed, or newlywed.” Now, they are star performers on the international travel scene, breaking records as they sail around seven continents. The latest global cruise passenger figures from CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) show 28.5 million people took a cruise last year—almost 7% more than
Wine & Spirits: Clarksburg Wine Country
by Pam Baker
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Greetings, fellow travelers and wine lovers. I’m Pam Baker, a freelance food, wine and travel writer based in Sacramento, California. I’m delighted to introduce you to a new column for Food, Wine, Travel Magazine. Each month we’ll explore wine regions, wine-tasting experiences, wine cruises, and all things wine-related. It seems fitting that I kick off
ALLIGATORS, LIGHTHOUSES AND FORTS, OH MY! FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS IN ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
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ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM What comes to mind when you hear the word “alligator?” I visualize a dark form crashing toward me, its tail flailing like a battle ax, its gaping maw edged with ominous jagged teeth ready to rip into raw flesh. So, is it wrong that I found myself at St. Augustine Alligator