The Women of Wine: Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr Estate
by Beth Graham
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For travel writer Beth Graham, visiting and tasting wines is more about the people behind the wines than the sensory experience itself. So she was delighted to spend an afternoon with Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr, a boutique winery in St. Helena.
A Visit to Missouri Wine Country, Once America’s Top Region
by Cori Solomon
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Missouri was once the number one wine producer in the United States. A visit to Missouri wine country today is an eye-opening lesson in the history of American viticulture.
An International Cellular Phone Service: Google Fi Network
by John Lamkin
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Travel writer John Lamkin reviews Google's Fi Network, a wireless service that allows Nexus (5X, 6 or 6P) phone owners to switch between 4G LTE networks.
Norfolk, Virginia: Where Mermaids Mingle with History and Art
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Norfolk, Virginia is home to top-class museums, beautiful gardens and fun neighborhoods, all of which are peppered with... mermaids.
Exploring the Waterways of New York State
by Sandra Scott
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When travel writer Sandra Scott learned about Blount Small Ship Adventures’ Locks, Legends, and Canals, which covered nearly all of New York State’s waterways, she knew she had to sign up for their two-week trip. It departed from Montreal, went to Quebec, and then up the St. Lawrence River to Lake Ontario and the NYS Canal System, cruising down the Hudson River to New York City. For Sarah, it was a dream come true.
What is an AVA and Why Should You Care?
Every wine label shows where the grapes came from, a ‘place of origin.' Known as an ‘American Viticultural Area’ (or AVA for short), this bit of information is a key to understanding more about the quality and character of different wines.
Visiting Kykuit: A Memorable House Museum in the Hudson Valley
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As one of the best-preserved houses in the Hudson Valley, Kykuit, the family home of the Rockefellers, offers visitors lessons in art, architecture and history.
Taos, New Mexico USA: A Small Town with Tri-Cultural Heritage
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Located at the base of the Taos mountain, sacred to the Pueblo Indians for more than 1,000 years, the small town of Taos, New Mexico is notable for its tri-cultural heritage as well as it's beauty, says travel writer Susanna Starr.
Maritime Canada: Seafood in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
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The maritime provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia lie on either side of the Bay of Fundy, the phenomenal home to the world’s greatest tidal extremes. While travel to both provinces undoubtedly involves seafood chowders and live lobster plucked from the bay, the culinary heritage of this northeastern zone encompasses much more.
The Mission Inn: Southern California’s Exotic Hotel
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The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa is a fabled resort. California’s booming orange crops had much to do with bringing the people and bells to this location.