How to Get There: Set the mood by flying Aer Lingus, Irelands #1 airline. The flight crew were pleasantly attentive and when I asked for a blanket, I actually got a smile and “I’ll bring it in a jiffy, luv.” The plane was clean and quite roomy, with individual tv’s, and the hours sped by…
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud Our dinner at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud was all about luxury, starting from the moment we entered the elegant 18th century Georgian townhouse and were seated in the luxuriously appointed drawing room. A gracious spot to peruse the menu while sipping champagne and nibbling on complimentary but surprisingly plebian hot hors d’oerves. After…
While others are working on their New Year’s Resolutions, I’m busy writing my wish-list of places I’d like to explore. Topping my list this year is Namibia (first because I like saying it-don’t try if you’ve been drinking-but mostly because everyone who’s ever been lucky enough to travel there, absolutely RAVES about the country’s incredible…
You will surely agree that a Caribbean vacation is really one of the very luxurious trips have you can enjoy. Anyone would die for this vacation. Now if you want to make your Caribbean trip more enjoyable then all you need to do is stay in the most comfortable hotel in the place. According to…
Those behind the development of Two Liberty Place, the impressive high-rise property in Philadelphia declared that the world famous restaurant Rae would be shifting its location to 37th floor of this building in around late 2009. Daniel Stern, the renowned celebrity chef owns Rae and this restaurant will unique for its status as the highest-placed…
After walking and tasting we had developed quite a thirst, just in time for a visit to the Guinness Storehouse – Ireland’s #1 tourist attraction. While touring the massive seven story glass and steel building, modeled after a giant pint glass, you’ll learn everything from the brewing and fermenting process to barrel crafting in the…
Winter in Napa wine country used to be considered the slow season, but the brilliant people who masterminded the Mustard Festival sixteen years ago, have put an end to that. From January 31 through March 28, 2009 you’ll be able to find a wide array of festivities with something for everyone to enjoy: wine tasting,…
Simply Fabulous Food Trails The next morning we met 2 Irish foodies, Eveleen Coyle, (author of the Irish Potato Cookbook) and her niece, Pamela, for a 2 hour cultural walking tour of Dublin food highlights. They run Fabulous Food Trails which offers Dublin Culinary walks, ethnic cooking classes as well as action-packed weekend culinary tours…
If you love visiting Hong Kong for all its vibrancy then you have another reason for visiting the place. Hyatt Regency is planning to make a come back to Hong Kong. It will be opening Hyatt Regency Hong Kong in the beautiful location of Sha Tin. This grand hotel has 567 lovely rooms and boasts…
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Seinfeld’s “Festivus,” the writers and editors at Vagablond want to take this moment to wish you all a very merry and joyous holiday season. Thanks for reading our e-zine about luxury travel, food, wine and shopping. We also wish you the best of health and prosperity for 2009.
I was a bit surprised when I received my invitation to join a small group of food writers for a “Gourmet Tour” of Dublin and its environs because when I think of Irish food, the old joke came to mind: Q: What’s an Irish seven-course meal? A: A potato and a six pack Plus, after…
The Sebastiani Family has been feuding for decades. The knock-out punch was thrown a few days ago, when family members sold Sebastiani Vineyards to the Foley Wine Group of Los Olivos in Santa Barbara County, owners of nearby Firestone Vineyards, Merus in Napa, Three Rivers Winery in Washington, and more.