Celtic Celebration – St. Augustine, Florida

Celtic Celebration – St. Augustine, Florida

A Celtic storm of music, dance and artistry rolls into Historic St. Augustine, America’s oldest city, just in time for the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The city’s Colonial Spanish Quarter will be host to six days ( March 11-17) of festivities featuring weekend concerts, workshops and a parade. Celtic Bands like Black 47 and Seven Nations promise…

Inspiration: Marlane Miriello’s Magical Il Campo/Cucina

Inspiration: Marlane Miriello’s Magical Il Campo/Cucina

by Kimberly Wainscoat I spent a glorious time in Tuscany this last autumn in the hilltop village of Radicondoli, a place nearly untouched by time and swathed in the kind of beauty you usually only find in paintings by 14th century Italian masters. Living the good life is effortless here, especially when Marlane Miriello comes…

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3 Best things to do for women travelers in San Francisco

There are so many reasons that San Francisco is consistently voted the #1 travel destination in the U.S. – the scenery, the dining, and the diversity are among the reasons people visit. In this post, we’re going to highlight the best things for women travelers to do on their own when visiting the city by…

Stand Straighter, Sleep Sounder and Smile Sweeter at Rancho La Puerta

Stand Straighter, Sleep Sounder and Smile Sweeter at Rancho La Puerta

Sis, tired, hungry and totally disgruntled from her flight (plane was overbooked, no hot water was available ergo no coffee, endless delays at the airport, etc.) met me at Rancho La Puerto’s lobby. Within minutes our luggage was whisked into our spacious villa while we were whisked into the dining room where we promptly filled…

No visa or shots required for PASSPORT TO DRY CREEK VALLEY®—A FIRST CLASS JOURNEY

No visa or shots required for PASSPORT TO DRY CREEK VALLEY®—A FIRST CLASS JOURNEY

All you do need is a love of world class wines, paired with exceptional culinary treats created by Sonoma County’s top chefs. It also doesn’t hurt if you like to get down and party, since the 40 + participating wineries pull out all the corks, throwing in everything from belly dancers to safari adventures to…