The Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, CA, the heart of the Nothern California wine country, is offering a great package for a tasting trip of some of the area’s best wineries. The Sonoma Valley Sommelier Experience Package includes three nights’ accomodation, a reserve wine tasting at the Chateau St. Jean winery, an eco-hike…
When I first moved to San Francisco, the Fifth Floor Restaurant was an iconic location with a waiting list as long as the Golden Gate Bridge. Well, since I was shooting footage for a TV show pilot a few weeks ago, it was a lot easier to get into this San Francisco institution. Thanks to…
Qantas Vacations and Qantas Airlines are offering what they’re calling a One Week Walkabout – a weeklong vacation package to a number of destinations on Australia’s east cost, starting at just $699 for 7 days and 6 nights. Airfare starts at $798 with direct flights from LAX and SFO. You can plan trips to Sydney,…
“Never show up to a party without a gift in hand,” my mom always said. Yet, how do you find a thoughtful yet tasteful gift to give in these trying financial times? Chef Georges Mokbel has made it easy for us this holiday season by putting together his picks for the best wine choices for…
Give thanks for the sumptuous gifts in life with this 1 week tour of Tuscany. Spend your days tasting fabulous wine, learning the Tuscan art of cooking, and visiting sites such as the Tower of Pisa. Spend your nights at Villa Celeste, a luxurious villa that dates back to 500 AD. This luxurious tour, organized…
Recently named one of Wine and Spirits’ “Top 100 Wineries” in the world, Beckmen Vineyards of Los Olivos, CA, is the ultimate destination for wine-lovers in or near Santa Barbara County (or anywhere!). Founded in 1994, Beckmen Vineyards produces estate-grown wines with a strong emphasis on the importance of biodynamics, contributing not only to the…