Heard It Through The Grapevine :: 5 Brands Return to California Roots
So many California wines have been bought by East Coast or European conglomerates, I’ve lost track of who owns what. But this week, five well-known Golden State wineries — Buena…
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Rocky Mountain Wine Festivals :: Colorado
Colorado will never be Provence. Or Napa. Or even Walla Walla. But the state’s wine industry continues to mature and grow, making a stop at any of the summer’s wine-related…
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A Perfect Vacation for Kids 6-60 yrs. old :: Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa
When you and the kids are finally “theme-parked” out, and can’t face the thought of those endless lines queuing up for a ride through whatever psuedo-land, then it’s time to…
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Beijing’s Terminal 3 : A soaring work of art
I made my Asian debut last month with a three week adventure in Beijing, Hong Kong and Bali. And what a welcome I received as I arrived at Beijing Capital…
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The Rieslings are Coming to Town, and They’re Gonna Blow your Mind!
One of my fave trade tastings each year is the Rieslings from Germany. Unfortunately, most of these incredible wines never see the light of day in the States. On the…
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New casually elegant JoLe Restaurant Sounds Tres Jolie :: Calistoga, Ca.
I’m loving everything I hear about this new restaurant: 1. It’s located in the old space of Jan Birmbaum’s acclaimed Catahoula Restaurant which was a great cozy spot for hanging-out….
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Around The World in 114 Days :: A Global Cruise Blog by Diane & John St. John
I met the St. John’s many years ago on a Sitmar Cruise to the Mexican Riviera. Because we’re all native Californians, about the same age, and share a wicked sense…
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“SummerTini” Fundraiser, Friday, June 13 :: A San Francisco Favorite!
I just got back to town in time to order my Summertini Tickets and they are selling like…hmmm…free infused martinis? This is one of the Bay Area’s best events. Sooper…
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An Island Retreat on Lake Winnipeg? :: Radisson Resort Hecla
This is definitely NOT an oxymoron. Carlson Hotels Worldwide’s new, unique Radisson Resort Hecla is part Costa Rica eco-adventure, part Caribbean beach resort, part Florida waterpark with a three-story indoor…
