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Casablanca Valley culinary adventures
The beautiful Casablanca Valley, Chile’s fastest growing wine region has quickly gained a reputation for great wine. However, besides its wine there is also wonderful Chilean cuisine to explore in and...
View ArticleBest green wineries of Santa Barbara Wine Country
Santa Barbara County wineries not only produce great wine but they also produce great green wine. Santa Barbara Wine Country received lots of attention after the movie Sideways was filmed there....
View ArticleSierra Foothill wineries in California’s Gold Country are a great escape
If you are looking to getaway for a weekend or week then California’s Gold Country is a perfect escape. In fact it is the perfect Spaswinefood getaway for Bay Area residents. During a recent visit to...
View ArticleMérida, Mexico has great architecture, culture and cuisine
Mexico has so many exciting cities to explore. During a recent road trip down Mexico's east coast we took time to explore the beautiful colonial city of Mérida, Yucatán. It took...
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The best of Las Vegas spas
During a recent Las Vegas visit I took the time to check out Las Vegas spas. There is no doubt that Las Vegas, just like its hotels, has some of the best and largest spas in the...
View ArticleEscape to Alto Adige, Italy to discover amazing wine, food and beauty
Alto Adige in northeastern Italy, near the Austrian border is a popular agritourism area. Alto Adige (also known as Südtirol, or South Tyrol in English) is described as, between the Alps and...
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Cancún: A perfect beach and spa escape
If you are thinking about a getaway to Mexico for some beach and spa time then Cancún, Quintana Roo is just perfect. Cancún signals the beginning of the Mayan Riviera. The Mayan Riviera ...
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Las Vegas: How to improve your dining odds
Las Vegas is an amazing city. It draws visitors from around the world. While most Las Vegas visitors come to try their luck at the tables, some come to Las Vegas just to dine. Las Vegas offers some of...
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Life's a beach: Playa del Carmen
If Vamos a la playa (Let’s go to the beach) playing on the radio makes you think of a beach vacation. Then maybe you are looking for an escape to a beach in Mexico. If so then check...
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Murphys, California: Where today's gold is wine
Murphys, California, just a three-hour drive east of the Bay Area, is the perfect Gold Country escape. During the mid-1800's prospectors came to Murphys seeking their fortunes in gold. However, today...
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Fourth of July in the neighborhood: Naglee Park, San José
No matter where we are in the world, as July 4th approaches our patriot thoughts seem to just naturally turn to star spangled themes. Whether it is special food or cocktail you are thinking about...
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Tasting wine history at Picchetti Winery
Wine making in California dates back to the 18th century when Spanish missionaries first produced wines. The result is California has a number of historic wineries. One of those is the historic...
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Halloween, a time for celebrations at home and abroad
I was not surprised to discover that Halloween is one of the most celebrated days of the year, next to Christmas. In fact just as the leaves start to change their colors the pumpkin harvest begins....
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Heidi Tunnell features local Oregon wines
The South Willamette Valley, Oregon is just perfect for a Spaswinefood adventure. My thoughts go back to a hot August summer's afternoon during a heat wave when we arrived in Eugene. The first stop on...
View ArticleLet's wine and dine at Wynn's Las Vegas (Photos)
Las Vegas offers some of the best dining in the US. Whenever I visit Las Vegas I love to check out the dining scene. During a recent Las Vegas visit I dropped by Wynn's Country...
View ArticleDiscovering Roy's Las Vegas
It is always fun to discover a great restaurant for dinner in Las Vegas. The amazing city of Las Vegas draws visitors from around the world. While most come to try their luck at the tables, some...
View ArticleTouring El Dorado Wine Country
El Dorado Wine Country is located in the Sierra Foothills, an hour from South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento and only two hours from San Francisco and Reno. El Dorado County is one of the oldest wine...
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One of the best brunches in Las Vegas: Marché Bacchus
A recent Las Vegas visit was the perfect time to check out the best places for brunch. When a #winelover thinks of a Las Vegas brunch the search is on for a restaurant that not only offers good food...
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Checking out Arizona's wine oases
Arizona is not usually a state that you normally associate with wine. Given that Arizona is one of the 50 states producing US wine then this makes me curious to explore Arizona wine. A visit to...
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Walla Walla the perfect epicurean adventure
The icing on the cake when visiting a wine region is to discover that it has great food. Walla Walla, Washington State, one of Wine Enthusiast's 2013 nominations for top wine regions, has an exciting...
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