Cellar Tours

Early this summer we did an extensive road trip to check out wineries, restaurants and hotels in Spain’s northwestern region of Galicia, nestled just above Portugal on the Atlantic. Galicia is really unique in Spain and about as “un-Spanish” as you could imagine. The climate resembles Ireland or Scotland, the bagpipes are the main [...]

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Spain is home to some of the most fabulous wine regions in Europe (including La Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Penedès, Priorat, Sherry, Toro, Navarra, Somontano, Rias Baixas, Ribera Sacra, Rueda and many other appellations)  and more and more the concept of a wine hotel (either a working winery with accommodation or  a hotel set amid [...]

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Next year, there are an array of fantastic wine fairs and events in Italy, which could be a fun addition to your vacation. Here is a list of some of the best events as well as a mini travel guide by city:
VINITALY in Verona, April 2-6, 2009
The definitive Italian wine fair. Next year will be [...]

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Sicily is a fascinating place to visit and actually merits MANY visits as there is simply so much to see and do. For a small taste of ideas for touring in Sicily- ski volcanic Mount Etna; see a lava “show” on Stromboli in the Aeolian islands; taste wine all over the island from Marsala [...]

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Campania is one of our favorite regions in Italy, so diverse and with such stunning countryside, coast and towns.  In this area of southern Italy, you’ll find the Amalfi Coast ,  the fascinating city of Naples, volcanic Pompeii, Capri, lesser known islands like Ischia and countless seaside hamlets.  Enjoy these short travel notes on Campania [...]

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