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Win trip to Napa Valley!

August 31, 2010 by Dave2 Comments

Here is an easy contest to enter! Wine lovers may get the chance to experience Napa like never before. Morton’s The Steakhouse just started a sweepstakes to win a trip for two to Napa Valley. Not only will the winners receive free airfare, but they will also get exclusive access to the “Celebrating the Legendary Blend” event at Charles Krug Winery. For the first time, the 2nd and 3rd generation of the Mondavi Family will come together to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Wine · Tagged: Airport, Napa Valley, San Francisco, Wine Tasting

Molton Brown Handwash

August 16, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

During a visit to the 100 million dollar Kenzo Estate in Napa, (one of Napa's newest wineries and most expensive and a cool experience in an of itself) we discovered Moulton Brown in their bathroom. You can always judge the money behind a winery based on the quality of their hand wash and disposable tissue. This is high end hand wash from London (Naran Ji); it sells for $25/bottle - lovely aromatics. Details? www.moltonbrown.com … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Gear · Tagged: London, Napa Valley, Wine Tasting

Shell Vacations Hospitality Presents the First Ever Travelers Photo Talent Contest

July 21, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

SUBMIT YOUR BEST SIGHTSEEING SNAPSHOT AND WIN 'Share Your Pic, Win a Trip' for a Grand Prize Valued at $1,140 and One Trip Giveaway Each Week to Napa Valley, Las Vegas, Anaheim and Phoenix PHOENIX, ARIZ. (July 21, 2010) - Each year, professional and amateur photographers take countless vacation photos to remember the beautiful and memorable places they have traveled. Mysterious pyramids, tropical rainforests, ancient volcanoes, scenic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Canada, Desert, Golf, Lodge, Mexico, Napa Valley, Nevada, Paradise, Resort, Romantic, San Francisco, Sweden, Wanderlust

Family Winemakers Tasting, San Francisco

July 15, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

FAMILY WINEMAKERS OF CALIFORNIA 'TASTING 2010' SAN FRANCISCO EARLY BIRD TICKET SPECIAL ENDS ON AUGUST 1st Save 30 Percent Off At-The-Door Price for The World's Most Comprehensive Tasting of California Wines, August 22, 2010 Sacramento, CA (July 15, 2010) - The Early Bird Ticket Special for the Family Winemakers of California's 20th Annual Tasting ends August 1st. Tasting 2010 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Family Winemakers Tasting, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, California, Festival, Journey, Napa Valley, Sacramento, San Francisco, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

Harlan Estate, 600th Napa Winery Visited & Reviewed!!

June 11, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

I've been working on the Napa Wine Project for the last nearly 5 years and recently made my 600th visit, review and tasting with a commercial Napa wine producer (winery). This project is my personal mission to visit, taste and review every commercial wine producer in Napa Valley (yes, its a crazy mission) but at least 5 years later I'm not looking up at 900 producers. Today the project is a good resource for both educated wine consumers as well … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Wine · Tagged: Napa Valley, Wine Tasting

Polish People-to-People Partnership Celebrates American Roots and a 20-Year Run

May 25, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

(MAY 2010) - Over 2,600 American volunteers are credited for helping write a prosperous new chapter for Polish students through an innovative English teaching program. Working in service teams of 10 to 15, for two or three weeks at a time, volunteers from states across the nation lent their conversational skills to rural classrooms in central and southern Poland out of friendship. Siedlce Governor Zygmunt Wielogorski wants the country to know … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, America, Asia, Auschwitz, Central America, Culture, Dancing, Europe, Farming, Ice Cream, Music, Napa Valley, Poland, Technology, Village, Volunteer

Moon Northern California Wine Country

May 20, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon Northern California Wine Country by Philip Goldsmith covers the major Northern California wine regions from Santa Cruz to Livermore up through Napa and Sonoma to Mendocino County in the north. Many wine guides either do to little or try to cover to much; this book strikes a nice balance between some of the off the beaten path wineries as well as those with more of a public presence. In addition the descriptions of the wineries are more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: California, Food and Wine, Mendocino, Napa Valley, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

Vote for the Perfect Summer Vacation Package – and win it! Shell Vacations

April 20, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Shell Vacations Hospitality Hosts Its First Ultimate Summer Vacation Contest, Inviting Travelers to Create Their Perfect Getaway and Enjoy Their Favorite Resorts on Sale for Summer PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 20, 2010) - The days grow longer, flowers spring plentiful and the sunshine smiles on travelers: all signs that summer is quickly approaching. And, for most families, this means that the time has come to plan the annual summer vacation. From … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Arizona, Beach, Bicycle, California, Canada, Canyon, Desert, Disneyland, Dolphin, England, Flowers, Golf, Grand Canyon, Hawaii, Lodge, Mexico, Napa Valley, Nevada, New Hampshire, Romantic

No Lefty left Behind with Shell Vacations Hospitality’s New Left-Handed Accommodations

April 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Shell Vacations Hospitality Offers Low Introductory Rates Starting at $49 Per Night On New, Groundbreaking Lefty-Friendly Rooms PHOENIX, ARIZ. (April 1, 2010) - Travelers come in all shapes and sizes but one group has been oft overlooked: the left-handed community. Shell Vacations Hospitality, the leader in family-friendly one-of-a-kind resorts throughout North America, will no longer ignore guests with 'lefty' needs as it announces a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Canada, Coffee, Golf, Hawaii, Lodge, Mexico, Napa Valley, North America, Resort, Romantic, San Francisco, Technology, Wine Tasting

Magical Maui

April 1, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Magical Maui. While Maui is a fairly small island (two peninsulas separated by a flat section) there is a rich diversity of attractions and activities to easily fill up a week. Maui is touristy yet Maui is not touristy - the contrasts between the different parts of the island are great. For those who enjoy the manufactured life on vacation including resorts, condos and or beach life with all the amenities and development should look immediately … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Beach, Bicycle, California, Caves, Drinking, Fishing, Florida, Food and Wine, Garden, Hawaii, Hiking, History, Ice Cream, Internet, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Napa Valley

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