COLORADO WINE COUNTRY TRAVEL GUIDE Colorful Colorado is known for its majestic mountains, world-class ski resorts and tons of breweries. But for all the wine connoisseurs out there, Colorado is also home to two designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs, wine growing regions) and more than 80 wineries, many of BEST THINGS TO DO IN SONOMA COUNTY WITH TWEENS AND TEENS Epicenter Sports and Entertainment is a massive complex that includes a sports bar, bowling, laser tag, an arcade, a trampoline park and more. The Sonoma wine country is a lovely place for a relaxing vacation with tweens and teens. If you would like some general tips for having a fun vacation with tweens and teens, I have you covered. 15 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MONTEREY, CA 15 Things to know about Monterey, CA. 1. Monterey is home to many of California’s firsts: California’s first theater, brick house, publicly funded school, public building, public library, and printing press, which printed The Californian, California’s first newspaper. 2. Monterey was the site of the July 7, 1846, Battle of Monterey

during

INCREDIBLE FISHING AND CAMPING ADVENTURES...IN THE STATE This 10 acre park is actually located on an island that is part of the amazingly beautiful 1000 Islands region that that dots the St. Lawrence River between New York and Canada. It is one of the most peaceful and serene state parks in all of New York with great fishing. Enjoy a day on the water going after such gamefish such as largemouth

bass

THE SIDEWAYS EFFECT OF THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY TERROIR The winds are so strong they literally make trees twist and turn, creating uniquely shaped trunks that sometimes hug the ground. These winds have also resulted in the Santa Ynez Valley becoming one of the coolest grape growing regions in California. During the summer, temperatures range from 70–80 °F (20–27 °C) during the day and

drop to

SIP AND STAY AT THESE WINERY HOTELS IN THE UNITED STATES Wine Country Inn, Palisades, Colorado. We’re ALMOST cheating by listing the Wine Country Inn in Colorado’s wine region, the Palisades. This winery hotel is not owned and operated by a vineyard, but the Victorian style hotel sits in the middle of 21 acres of vines that produce grapes, which are crushed and bottled as the Inn’s signature label wines. WHERE TO STAY IN ARIZONA WINE COUNTRY Arizona’s three wine regions are near the major cites of Tucson and Phoenix, making a wine country getaway very do-able. We’ve outlined a few of our favorite places to stay in all three of Arizona’s wine regions to help you create your perfect GRAPE escape. An hour from Tucson you can sip in the Sonoita AVA or head an hour east to the ONLY HAVE ONE DAY IN NAPA VALLEY? HERE'S HOW TO SPEND IT. Gott’s Roadside Diner is an iconic staple in St Helena, and a must for your Napa day trip. When you pull up to the unassuming roadside diner, you are immediately transported into a different time, nostalgia of the great drive up diners of the 50’s (which I have only seen in movies or photographs), pleasantly greets you. PIEDMONT WINE: AN INTRO TO THE GRAPES AND WINES After Sicily, the Piedmont region is Italy’s second-largest, by geography and home to the most DOCGs and DOCs in Italy. Despite a plethora of grapes, wines, and the rich pedigree, the Piedmont wine region’s main draw remains the Langhe. Collectively, the Barbaresco and Barolo winemaking areas make up the Langhe in Southwestern

Piedmont.

HOW UBER WINE ACTUALLY WORKED WHEN PUT TO THE TEST Uber Wine works similar to your typical Uber request, but this time you keep the driver for the day. Using the Uber app you, Enter your first winery stop as your destination. Scroll down to select the type of service. Request either WINE (seats up to 4 riders) or UberXL WINE (seats up to 6) to be paired with a driver for the day. COLORADO WINE COUNTRY TRAVEL GUIDE Colorful Colorado is known for its majestic mountains, world-class ski resorts and tons of breweries. But for all the wine connoisseurs out there, Colorado is also home to two designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs, wine growing regions) and more than 80 wineries, many of BEST THINGS TO DO IN SONOMA COUNTY WITH TWEENS AND TEENS Epicenter Sports and Entertainment is a massive complex that includes a sports bar, bowling, laser tag, an arcade, a trampoline park and more. The Sonoma wine country is a lovely place for a relaxing vacation with tweens and teens. If you would like some general tips for having a fun vacation with tweens and teens, I have you covered. 15 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MONTEREY, CA 15 Things to know about Monterey, CA. 1. Monterey is home to many of California’s firsts: California’s first theater, brick house, publicly funded school, public building, public library, and printing press, which printed The Californian, California’s first newspaper. 2. Monterey was the site of the July 7, 1846, Battle of Monterey

during

INCREDIBLE FISHING AND CAMPING ADVENTURES...IN THE STATE This 10 acre park is actually located on an island that is part of the amazingly beautiful 1000 Islands region that that dots the St. Lawrence River between New York and Canada. It is one of the most peaceful and serene state parks in all of New York with great fishing. Enjoy a day on the water going after such gamefish such as largemouth

bass

THE SIDEWAYS EFFECT OF THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY TERROIR The winds are so strong they literally make trees twist and turn, creating uniquely shaped trunks that sometimes hug the ground. These winds have also resulted in the Santa Ynez Valley becoming one of the coolest grape growing regions in California. During the summer, temperatures range from 70–80 °F (20–27 °C) during the day and

drop to

SIP AND STAY AT THESE WINERY HOTELS IN THE UNITED STATES Wine Country Inn, Palisades, Colorado. We’re ALMOST cheating by listing the Wine Country Inn in Colorado’s wine region, the Palisades. This winery hotel is not owned and operated by a vineyard, but the Victorian style hotel sits in the middle of 21 acres of vines that produce grapes, which are crushed and bottled as the Inn’s signature label wines. WHERE TO STAY IN ARIZONA WINE COUNTRY Arizona’s three wine regions are near the major cites of Tucson and Phoenix, making a wine country getaway very do-able. We’ve outlined a few of our favorite places to stay in all three of Arizona’s wine regions to help you create your perfect GRAPE escape. An hour from Tucson you can sip in the Sonoita AVA or head an hour east to the ONLY HAVE ONE DAY IN NAPA VALLEY? HERE'S HOW TO SPEND IT. Gott’s Roadside Diner is an iconic staple in St Helena, and a must for your Napa day trip. When you pull up to the unassuming roadside diner, you are immediately transported into a different time, nostalgia of the great drive up diners of the 50’s (which I have only seen in movies or photographs), pleasantly greets you. PIEDMONT WINE: AN INTRO TO THE GRAPES AND WINES After Sicily, the Piedmont region is Italy’s second-largest, by geography and home to the most DOCGs and DOCs in Italy. Despite a plethora of grapes, wines, and the rich pedigree, the Piedmont wine region’s main draw remains the Langhe. Collectively, the Barbaresco and Barolo winemaking areas make up the Langhe in Southwestern

Piedmont.

HOW UBER WINE ACTUALLY WORKED WHEN PUT TO THE TEST Uber Wine works similar to your typical Uber request, but this time you keep the driver for the day. Using the Uber app you, Enter your first winery stop as your destination. Scroll down to select the type of service. Request either WINE (seats up to 4 riders) or UberXL WINE (seats up to 6) to be paired with a driver for the day. COLORADO WINE COUNTRY TRAVEL GUIDE Colorful Colorado is known for its majestic mountains, world-class ski resorts and tons of breweries. But for all the wine connoisseurs out there, Colorado is also home to two designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs, wine growing regions) and more than 80 wineries, many of 10 AWARD WINNING PENNSYLVANIA WINERIES TO SIP IN With 300+ wineries, there is a lot to sip in Pennsylvania. To narrow it down, here are 10 award-winning Pennsylvania wineries to explore. SIPPING SAFELY: HOW TO PLAN A WINE TASTING VACATION DURING Like many of you we canceled just about all of our travel plans in 2020. In the Fall, as things were slowly – and safely – starting to open back up we decided to use our “open” calendar to plan a wine country vacation.. Not only is the Fall one of the best times to visit wine country, but with things opening back up it was a great way to support a hard hit industry. BEYOND THE RESORTS & BEACHES...EXPERIENCING THE REAL CANCUN. Experiencing the Real Cancun The taxi arrived at the The Westin Lagunamar, our family piled into the tiny white car and began driving down the palm tree lined streets of the hotel zone in Cancun.White beaches on the right and the bay to the left. We zipped past hotels that looked like “castles” according to my six-year-old daughter,

Princes Two.

WHERE TO STAY IN ARIZONA WINE COUNTRY Arizona’s three wine regions are near the major cites of Tucson and Phoenix, making a wine country getaway very do-able. We’ve outlined a few of our favorite places to stay in all three of Arizona’s wine regions to help you create your perfect GRAPE escape. An hour from Tucson you can sip in the Sonoita AVA or head an hour east to the PIEDMONT WINE: AN INTRO TO THE GRAPES AND WINES After Sicily, the Piedmont region is Italy’s second-largest, by geography and home to the most DOCGs and DOCs in Italy. Despite a plethora of grapes, wines, and the rich pedigree, the Piedmont wine region’s main draw remains the Langhe. Collectively, the Barbaresco and Barolo winemaking areas make up the Langhe in Southwestern

Piedmont.

10 TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS 10 Travel Safety Tips For Kids. 1. Arm your child with basic knowledge. Your child should be armed with basic knowledge such as, your cell phone number and home address. If your child is too young, see #2 and #3. When you are traveling make sure your child knows the hotel you’re staying at. 10 BEST U.S. CITIES FOR WINE LOVERS 10 Best U.S. Cities for Wine Lovers. Wine is produced in all 50 of the United States, so you are probably sitting near a vineyard right now. If not, use this guide on the best wine getaways to plan a wine-flavored romantic vacation or girl’s getaway in one of these top U.S. cities for wine lovers. 10. Fredericksburg, Texas. WHERE TO SIP & STAY IN PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY Inn at Croad Vineyards. The Inn at Croad Vineyards is a hidden gem in Paso Robles. With only four suites, the Inn provides a small and quaint setting where you can’t help but absorb all that is the Paso Robles Wine Country. From enjoying breakfast while overlooking the picturesque vineyards to a winery tour and to sipping wine and eating FOUR COMMON NEW ORLEANS SCAMS TO AVOID The hustles are really a part of the charm of New Orleans unless you're one of the folks who gets charmed out of their money. To help make sure that doesn't happen, here are a few common New Orleans scams

to avoid.

BEST THINGS TO DO IN SONOMA COUNTY WITH TWEENS AND TEENS Epicenter Sports and Entertainment is a massive complex that includes a sports bar, bowling, laser tag, an arcade, a trampoline park and more. The Sonoma wine country is a lovely place for a relaxing vacation with tweens and teens. If you would like some general tips for having a fun vacation with tweens and teens, I have you covered. COLORADO WINE COUNTRY TRAVEL GUIDE Colorful Colorado is known for its majestic mountains, world-class ski resorts and tons of breweries. But for all the wine connoisseurs out there, Colorado is also home to two designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs, wine growing regions) and more than 80 wineries, many of NEW YORK: FINGER LAKES WINE TRAVEL GUIDE Finger Lakes Wine Travel Guide. Named by Wine Enthusiast as one of the Top 10 Worldwide Wine Destination, along with numerous other accolades, the Finger Lakes wine country isn’t just growing grapes. Today, it’s growing in popularity as an affordable and beautiful wine country destination. New York State is home to more than just

Manhattan.

15 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MONTEREY, CA 15 Things to know about Monterey, CA. 1. Monterey is home to many of California’s firsts: California’s first theater, brick house, publicly funded school, public building, public library, and printing press, which printed The Californian, California’s first newspaper. 2. Monterey was the site of the July 7, 1846, Battle of Monterey

during

TOP THREE THINGS TO DO IN GLENWOOD SPRINGS Top Three Things to do in Glenwood Springs with Kids. 1. Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. The Glenwood Hot Springs have been a focal point in the town since it was founded in 1888, bringing in tourists, celebrities, royalty and American presidents for years. Before that it hosted the Ute Indians who used the pool for “Big” medicine. SIP AND STAY AT THESE WINERY HOTELS IN THE UNITED STATES Wine Country Inn, Palisades, Colorado. We’re ALMOST cheating by listing the Wine Country Inn in Colorado’s wine region, the Palisades. This winery hotel is not owned and operated by a vineyard, but the Victorian style hotel sits in the middle of 21 acres of vines that produce grapes, which are crushed and bottled as the Inn’s signature label wines. HOW UBER WINE ACTUALLY WORKED WHEN PUT TO THE TESTUBER WINE DELIVERYUBER WINE DRIVERUBER WINE TOURSUBER IN NAPA VALLEY Uber Wine works similar to your typical Uber request, but this time you keep the driver for the day. Using the Uber app you, Enter your first winery stop as your destination. Scroll down to select the type of service. Request either WINE (seats up to 4 riders) or UberXL WINE (seats up to 6) to be paired with a driver for the day. WHERE TO STAY FOR YOUR NORTH GEORGIA WINE GETAWAYOVERNIGHT WINERY STAYOVERNIGHT WINERY STAY CALIFORNIA Staying Near Dahlonega, Georgia. With the most wineries within a single city, this cute and quaint town is the epitome of southern charm. Since there are so many to choose from, the list could seem intimidating to say the least, but if you plan on a long weekend, you

can hit a

ONLY HAVE ONE DAY IN NAPA VALLEY? HERE'S HOW TO SPEND IT. Gott’s Roadside Diner is an iconic staple in St Helena, and a must for your Napa day trip. When you pull up to the unassuming roadside diner, you are immediately transported into a different time, nostalgia of the great drive up diners of the 50’s (which I have only seen in movies or photographs), pleasantly greets you. FOUR COMMON NEW ORLEANS SCAMS TO AVOID The hustles are really a part of the charm of New Orleans unless you're one of the folks who gets charmed out of their money. To help make sure that doesn't happen, here are a few common New Orleans scams

to avoid.

BEST THINGS TO DO IN SONOMA COUNTY WITH TWEENS AND TEENS Epicenter Sports and Entertainment is a massive complex that includes a sports bar, bowling, laser tag, an arcade, a trampoline park and more. The Sonoma wine country is a lovely place for a relaxing vacation with tweens and teens. If you would like some general tips for having a fun vacation with tweens and teens, I have you covered. COLORADO WINE COUNTRY TRAVEL GUIDE Colorful Colorado is known for its majestic mountains, world-class ski resorts and tons of breweries. But for all the wine connoisseurs out there, Colorado is also home to two designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs, wine growing regions) and more than 80 wineries, many of NEW YORK: FINGER LAKES WINE TRAVEL GUIDE Finger Lakes Wine Travel Guide. Named by Wine Enthusiast as one of the Top 10 Worldwide Wine Destination, along with numerous other accolades, the Finger Lakes wine country isn’t just growing grapes. Today, it’s growing in popularity as an affordable and beautiful wine country destination. New York State is home to more than just

Manhattan.

15 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MONTEREY, CA 15 Things to know about Monterey, CA. 1. Monterey is home to many of California’s firsts: California’s first theater, brick house, publicly funded school, public building, public library, and printing press, which printed The Californian, California’s first newspaper. 2. Monterey was the site of the July 7, 1846, Battle of Monterey

during

TOP THREE THINGS TO DO IN GLENWOOD SPRINGS Top Three Things to do in Glenwood Springs with Kids. 1. Glenwood Hot Springs Pool. The Glenwood Hot Springs have been a focal point in the town since it was founded in 1888, bringing in tourists, celebrities, royalty and American presidents for years. Before that it hosted the Ute Indians who used the pool for “Big” medicine. SIP AND STAY AT THESE WINERY HOTELS IN THE UNITED STATES Wine Country Inn, Palisades, Colorado. We’re ALMOST cheating by listing the Wine Country Inn in Colorado’s wine region, the Palisades. This winery hotel is not owned and operated by a vineyard, but the Victorian style hotel sits in the middle of 21 acres of vines that produce grapes, which are crushed and bottled as the Inn’s signature label wines. HOW UBER WINE ACTUALLY WORKED WHEN PUT TO THE TESTUBER WINE DELIVERYUBER WINE DRIVERUBER WINE TOURSUBER IN NAPA VALLEY Uber Wine works similar to your typical Uber request, but this time you keep the driver for the day. Using the Uber app you, Enter your first winery stop as your destination. Scroll down to select the type of service. Request either WINE (seats up to 4 riders) or UberXL WINE (seats up to 6) to be paired with a driver for the day. WHERE TO STAY FOR YOUR NORTH GEORGIA WINE GETAWAYOVERNIGHT WINERY STAYOVERNIGHT WINERY STAY CALIFORNIA Staying Near Dahlonega, Georgia. With the most wineries within a single city, this cute and quaint town is the epitome of southern charm. Since there are so many to choose from, the list could seem intimidating to say the least, but if you plan on a long weekend, you

can hit a

ONLY HAVE ONE DAY IN NAPA VALLEY? HERE'S HOW TO SPEND IT. Gott’s Roadside Diner is an iconic staple in St Helena, and a must for your Napa day trip. When you pull up to the unassuming roadside diner, you are immediately transported into a different time, nostalgia of the great drive up diners of the 50’s (which I have only seen in movies or photographs), pleasantly greets you. FOUR COMMON NEW ORLEANS SCAMS TO AVOID The hustles are really a part of the charm of New Orleans unless you're one of the folks who gets charmed out of their money. To help make sure that doesn't happen, here are a few common New Orleans scams

to avoid.

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COLORADO WINE COUNTRY TRAVEL GUIDE Colorful Colorado is known for its majestic mountains, world-class ski resorts and tons of breweries. But for all the wine connoisseurs out there, Colorado is also home to two designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs, wine growing regions) and more than 80 wineries, many of INCREDIBLE FISHING AND CAMPING ADVENTURES...IN THE STATE This 10 acre park is actually located on an island that is part of the amazingly beautiful 1000 Islands region that that dots the St. Lawrence River between New York and Canada. It is one of the most peaceful and serene state parks in all of New York with great fishing. Enjoy a day on the water going after such gamefish such as largemouth

bass

10 TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS 10 Travel Safety Tips For Kids. 1. Arm your child with basic knowledge. Your child should be armed with basic knowledge such as, your cell phone number and home address. If your child is too young, see #2 and #3. When you are traveling make sure your child knows the hotel you’re staying at. WHERE TO STAY FOR YOUR NORTH GEORGIA WINE GETAWAY Staying Near Dahlonega, Georgia. With the most wineries within a single city, this cute and quaint town is the epitome of southern charm. Since there are so many to choose from, the list could seem intimidating to say the least, but if you plan on a long weekend, you

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FOUR COMMON NEW ORLEANS SCAMS TO AVOID The hustles are really a part of the charm of New Orleans unless you're one of the folks who gets charmed out of their money. To help make sure that doesn't happen, here are a few common New Orleans scams

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