Tourism
Lambrusco and the Food of Its Homeland — A Morning with the Producers of Emilia-Romagna
There is a moment, somewhere between the first pour and the second slice of aged Parmigiano, when Lambrusco stops being a wine you are drinking and becomes something else entirely — a context, a landscape, a statement of belonging. It is the red thread stitched through the fabric of Emilia-Romagna, a region that has, arguably,…
The Grape Escape
A romantic couple’s getaway with a wood-fired hot tub offering spectacular countryside views Situated in the heart of Biddenden overlooking the vines, this enchanting cottage offers a rural escape from everyday life. When not exploring the many footpaths that cross the rolling countryside beyond the vineyard, guests can head into nearby Tenterden and browse the…
Luxury Fly-Cruises: Why You Should Sail in Style and Comfort
Ever find yourself scrolling through travel blogs at 2 AM, mentally mapping out a dream trip through Europe or the Caribbean, only to feel that spark fizzle out when you think about the actual travel days? You’re definitely not alone. Traditional cruises departing from a local port are great, but spending days just getting to…
Weekend Breaks: Trento – Northern Italy
For those of us seeking a fine European destination that is full of wine tourism delights, shopping, culture, fine foods, action/adventure, architecture, relaxation and more then Trento needs to be a consideration. Located in the Northern part of Italy with train and flight connections (Veneto), if you are looking for either an action packed few…
Discovering Pays d’Oc Wines
If you need to find a reason to travel down to the South of France, other than it’s fantastic weather, yacht filled blue waters, fantastic architecture and Michelin star food, then let me share with you, one of the biggest reasons of all. If I had to give a quick summary of Pays d’Oc in…
A Guide to Having the Perfect Staycation
Staycations have been all the rage recently, and it’s easy to see why. If you’re wondering what on earth a staycation is, it’s like a vacation, except you spend most of your time at home, resting, with a few local day trips to explore the city you live in. It sounds fun, right? And it…
Sparkling Delights of Northern Sardinia
“I’ve heard of Sardinia though I’m not quite sure where it is” was the usual statement I heard upon my return from a week away in Sardinia. So let’s tidy this up straight away and elaborate on things with some interesting fact about Sardinia / Sardegna: It’s 2nd largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (Sicily…
Luxury Accommodation: Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
The Champagne region is one of the world’s finest wine tourism destinations, and importantly it is very well set up to facilitate visitor experiences. 34,000 hectares of vineyards bless this wine region with scattered cities, towns and small villages to be explored via an easy to use road network, relatively reliable public transport and well…
Best Five Destinations in the USA for Sparkling Wine Lovers
Most of the people connect Champagne with the most solemn and happiest moments of their lives. However, this wine is an excellent choice for every opportunity. The United States is a fourth-largest wine producer in the world. Approximately 90% of the entire US wine production, including sparkling wine, is manufactured in California at 107 ‘American…