With the start of spring in New Orleans, the Crescent City invites visitors to indulge in its rich cultural tapestry and iconic festivities, including the renowned New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and beloved French Quarter Festival. As always, there...
Sonoma County Farm Trails’ “Gravenstein Apple Fair” Announced as Finalist for Visit California Poppy Award for Destination Stewardship & Sustainable Travel Award Organization’s Zero Waste Campaign among top submissions recognized Sonoma County, Calif. (March 8, 2024) – Sonoma County Farm Trails is proud...
A Film, Food, Wine, and Fundraising Event Celebrating the Best of Culinary Cinema: “The Taste of Things,” “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” and “Tampopo” Film Screenings Curated by Dave Karger (Turner Classic Movies) and Food and Wine...
(February 15, 2024) Salem, OR — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has designated February as Oregon Truffle Month in a signed Proclamation dated February 6, 2024. The Oregon Truffle Festival, a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 with the mission of building appreciation for Oregon’s native...
48 HOURS IN NEWPORT BEACH Where to Stay-Play-Wine-Dine by Don Sonderling Looking for a weekend or mid-week getaway, with lots of fun (and usually sunny), places to explore? Newport Beach and vicinity is the perfect anytime getaway! Easily accessible from...
Passover is my favorite Jewish holiday because it is celebrated at home, and the tradition is to drink four glasses of wine. As the biblical story of Exodus is recounted before the Passover meal on the first night of the...
Discovering a native wine or local cuisine is a delicious outcome of travel. Recently I visited the Monferrato region of Piedmont. Though Barbera and spumante are famous there, this trip was focused on Ruché in the country village of Scurzolengo,...
One of my favorite coastal spots. Cosy yet architecturally significant with the Frank Loyd Wright influences. Fantastic food and wines and now trying to accommodate families as much as couple seeking a romantic seaside escape. Spring Break is getting a...
Although there was controversy this week about a death of an 8 year old in a faulty lazy river, I hope these wonderous ways to enjoy a moving pool on a hot day don’t go away. I love spending an...
With Chef Deborah Mullin at the helm, The Grove restaurant at Napa’s Copia is female chef-centric. A Culinary Institute of America (CIA) alum, Mullin feels right at home at this CIA location, which is located across a path from an...
A new study has revealed that the Outer Banks in North Carolina is the least expensive for a 7-day solo vacation, while Charleston ranks the lowest for a family of 4. Travel experts at OptimosTravels analyzed over 100 well-known attractions across America,...
Rombauer winery has a superpower: food and wine pairing. This time it’s zinfandel with Ham Hand-Pies. Last time it was Chardonnay with Butter Chicken. Both times they nailed it. Of course, it helps that Rombauer does a good job with...
Not only are we in the midst of Sleep Awareness Week (March 10-16) with World Sleep Day right around the corner on March 15, but sleep tourism happens to be a growing trend for US travelers. According to Skyscanner’s 2024 trend reports, sleep is at the top...