Do you dream of spending quality time in Italy? The food – the wine, the people, the romance? Imagine yourself on a reflective respite in the wild, mountainous region of Abruzzo, a nearly untouched region of southern Italy. Join Kathryn Abajian and Helen Free in a pristine setting for the restorative, six day Heart of…
A few French winemakers are taking note of an incredibly surreal and otherworldly tasting room that has just opened at la Maison in the Burgundy village of Vougeot. The tasting room is a first for the region, a short hop from the Château du Clos Vougeot in the home village of the Boisset family. Here, they have created the…
Go north, across the Golden Gate Bridge, past the sleepy coastal pastures, and over the winding roads that lead to the magical town of Mendocino. There, tucked between the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean and the silent giant redwood forest, you’ll find a small slice of heaven. Mendocino is a rugged place where time…
Yountville, that quiet little town tucked away between Napa and Calistoga has just been graced with the presence of JCB. JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset unveiled the JCB Tasting Salon, a wine tasting and luxury lifestyle retail destination, and Atelier by JCB, a gourmet epicerie that offers a curated assortment of gourmet culinary delights. The JCB…
Visit Mendocino County announces the continuation of its 17th annual Crab, Wine and Beer Festival celebrating the region’s wintry bounty. Due to the crabbing delay in the region, the 2016 festival has been reimagined with a broader focus and will celebrate the wealth and variety of seafood found off the Mendocino Coast – everything BUT…
Divas, the scarlett letter of traveling solo is now a thing of the past. Say bye-bye to single supplements and surcharges. Solo travelers which now represent a growing and lucrative market for tour operators and travel companies desire equality in terms of pricing, service and amenities. Forward-thinking Windstar Cruises recognizes the need and has responded…
One of the best solo weekends I ever had was at the Sonoma International Film Festival. So much so, that I’m going back this year, but with a group of friends. Yes, Sonoma is fabulous, but when the film festival is in town, there is something ever more magical about place. The energy is great and…