The Midland Hotel in Manchester, England, was built in 1903 to serve railway passengers from the then Manchester Central Station, situated behind the hotel. Although the station is now gone and the hotel has been much refurbished, it remains the oldest purpose-built hotel in the city. One look at its gothic exterior as you approach, and you know this is going to be something special. I took my daughter for a spa break at The Midland last week, … [Read more...]
Best Casino Resort in Las Vegas
My first trip to Vegas was a road trip with two friends. This trip did not start out very smoothly - after pulling out of my driveway I stopped for gas and one of my friends noticed one of the tires was nearly flat. In a hurry to get on the road in anticipation of 12 hours of driving, we quickly pumped it up and continued on our way. However it lost air pressure fairly quickly and every two hours or so we had to stop to pump up the tire. … [Read more...]
Solar do Vinho do Porto Lisbon – February 2020
This is the historic Institute of Port - located at Rua São Pedro de Alcântara 45, 1250 in Lisbon Portugal. What a selection of ports - ranging from young wines to those over 50 years old - and reasonably priced by International standards. Portugal is the home of Port and what better place to start your drinking then with a visit here. The institute was founded in 1947 - it is a homey place to sit around in pale leather chairs and pale green … [Read more...]
2020 Buellton Wine & Chili Festival
BUELLTON, CA, - February 01, 2020 – The 2020 Buellton Wine & Chili Festival will take place on Sunday, March 15th from 12-4:30pm. Guests are invited to sample from over 30 wineries and craft breweries from all over the Central Coast and 25+ chili and salsa cooks including local restaurants, at one of the first festivals of its kind. Currently in its 7th year, and selling out last year, the festival has consistently grown year over year with more … [Read more...]
Route of the Wine, Salta Argentina
Spanning some 500 km of mostly dirt roads, the Salta Route of the Wine is roughly triangular in shape. The largest community by far, Salta is on the northernmost point of this 'triangle' with tiny towns anchoring the other two points including Cafayate and Molinos. Our drive of this route begin in Salta >> Cafayate >> Molinos/Bodega Colome >> back to Salta. Allow at least 5 to 7 days. Start your epic wine journey in Salta - rent a car at the … [Read more...]
A Dazzling Display of Verdicchio by Italy’s Garofoli Winery
Garofoli Winery, one of the oldest family-owned winemakers in Italy's Marche region, dates back to 1871 and still specializes in 100% single vineyard Verdicchio, a drier white varietal ranging from still to sparkling renowned for distinctive purity and verve. Way before the Garofolis' took over, the winery's origins are rooted in the Middle Ages catering to local pilgrims streaming into the nearby Basilica della Santa Casa. The Bascillica still … [Read more...]
LAX Restaurant Guide
We've all been there before. You've got three hours before your next flight, and the little bag of complimentary pretzels from the last trip isn't going to hold you over until your final destination. While some may choose to pack their in-flight snacks, other travelers may want to explore what the various terminals have to offer. At times, deciding where to eat in the airport can be an overwhelming decision. With so many choices and options … [Read more...]
Wine Country Women of Napa Valley by Michelle Mandro
Wine Country Women of Napa Valley was written by Michelle Mandro with a forward by Amanda Harlan and the excellent photography contributed by Donna Kopol Bonick - three women who have strong connections to the valley and its lifestyle. A book of this topic could well be many times its thickness - however this book covers select women the author knows and has worked with who are making valuable contributions to Napa Valley. Profiles focus on … [Read more...]
5 Little-Known Facts About cruising around Croatia
Croatia is a country that gets more popular year by year, and that comes as no surprise because there are loads of things to see and places to visit. Some of the most beautiful world known destinations are also located here, however, we are bringing you some of the less known facts about this wonderful country that might spark your travel interest! 1- Discover island on an island (Mljet) An island in the south Dalmatia called Mljet is an … [Read more...]
Winter in Windsor
We recently took a short wintry getaway in Windsor, home of the stunning 11th century Windsor Castle and famous for all things royal. But as we passed the large looming castle and the imposing statue of Queen Victoria, we decided to do Windsor differently. The fact is most tourists do visit for the castle, but if you’ve already taken a tour inside its fortress walls, it’s a bit beyond your budget, or the queues are just too much for you, … [Read more...]
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