Douro Discovery with Viking River Cruises
Sail Portugal’s Douro River with Viking River Cruises. Wine, culture, Porto, Lisbon, and unforgettable landscapes on the River of Gold
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A Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife Winter Beach Escape
Summer may be officially over, but Florida’s eternal sunshine beckons us to return to the beach. A festival on the shores of the Atlantic, minutes from beautiful Historic St. Augustine, gives us even more incentive to pack our bags for a wonderful weekend escape. Coastal breezes, culinary delights and wine tasting are hard to resist!…
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24 Hours in Paso Robles: Treat Your Beautiful Self
Let’s talk about the perfect setting for a girlfriend getaway, your special someone, which may be you, because you deserve it. Rent a car, Paso Robles is halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, both great starting points. The city is inland, east of San Luis Obispo, another great location, but that’s for another post….
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Hotel Cheval: Boutique Luxury, Paso Robles, California
Who knew that Paso Robles, California was home to the #1 small hotel in the USA, according to Trip Advisor. That distinction goes to the luxurious, four star, Hotel Cheval. They’re not exactly a secret, so book far, far in advance, there’s only 16 guest rooms. Located literally around the corner from historic downtown square,…
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Sip Trip to Santa Barbara’s Wine Country!
Dine Out Long Beach is hosting a curated Sip Trip to Santa Barbara’s Wine Country on Sunday, January 13 that includes a tour and tasting at Villa Angeli, the private estate of vintner Peter Stolpman, as well as a catered vineyard lunch at Pence Vineyards & Winery. Must be 21 or older to attend. The…
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Avalon Waterways: Epic Views, Enchanting Ports and Endless Vacation Possibilities
My love of cruising inspires me to share and convert others. As I recount my latest river cruise, I struggle. How would I best differentiate my Avalon Waterways’ river cruise from others? This is my sixth river cruise, if you count my barge adventure in Burgundy along the scenic river Saone, a 3-day river voyage in…
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Great Girlfriend Getaway Package to Healdsburg!
Save the date! February 10th, 2017 – 12th, 2017 is Girlfriend Getaway weekend at 235 Luxury Suites. Just little over an hour north of San Francisco is a quaint city that long ago was just a dot on the map. Well, that dot has transformed into a diamond and the tiny town of Healdsburg is shining…
