by Denise Mattia

IN VINO VERITAS

Finally there’s a Spanish wine that suits most palates.  Branded Tapeña, it’s a clever combination of the Spanish word Tapas (TAH-paz), foods to share, and peña, a slang word for a group of close friends.

The grape comes from the Tierra de Castilla region in the heart of Spain, an area that’s highly regulated by the Denominación de Origen (DO) appellation system.  Offering two reds, Tempranillo and Garnacha, a white, Verdejo and a Rosé, Tapeña wines are now availa

Western Australia features the best places of interest in the nation. Year-round warm weather, spectacular shorelines, rich valleys, and also amazing deserts make this side of the nation really exceptional. This state is also famous for its sophisticated cities, hospitable people, and lively nightlife. For individuals that fancy a little bit of adventure, though, they can bypass Perth and head right to Kimberley and stay at any Broome accommodation.

YHA Australia hostels are some of the best site

Yellowstone National Park is the most popular park in Montana attracting millions of visitors every month. The park is full of scenic beauty, science and has a long history. It is also the first national park in America that extends from Wyoming to Idaho and Montana. The park is popular for its varied wild life and eco systems. Its popularity is further enhanced with its geothermal features. The old faithful geyser is the best and most commonly visited place at the Yellowstone National Park and

Another electric car service for tourism is scheduled to go into operation at Tay Ho district, Hanoi on Sep 2 to mark National Independence Day.

#1. Belgium

Belgians love chocolate almost as much as they love beer – which is to say, a lot.

#2. England

It’s not quite Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, for there are no Oompa-Loompas, but it is Cadbury World.

#3. Italy

Chocolate shops are numerous and top-notch along the grand boulevards and piazzas.

#4. France

Chocoholics, you’ve found your heaven.

#5. Switzerland

This compact nation has the highest per-capita chocolate consumption in the world, and has spawned some of the most famous makers.

So what do you get when you take a handful of diverse people like chefs, photographers, investment bankers,  hippies, actors,  financiers, studio drummers, brew masters, wine importers, engineers, developers, and an attorney-- place them on land in the gnarly limestone hills west of Paso Robles… and let each one craft their own unique vision of the perfect wine experience?  Well, in short, you get the Far Out Wineries group, and it is my recommendation you start planning your trip now.

When I fi

I'm looking forward to Q-day & the orange craze here in the Netherlands. Each year mostly accompanied with sunny weather, people going crazy in orange, lots of music and parties. Canals in Amsterdam full with boats and the streets full of happy faces en enjoying faces and orange decoration. Have u ever been in the NLS during this unique national event, how did you experience this day? 

What did you like, dislike or maybe were amazed by?

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P.s. to give you a small impression: 

Smart travelers pack carefully for their vacations and take everything they need to stay healthy, and it's equally important to safeguard those items while you're on the road.

One precaution is to divide prescription meds and other critical health care supplies and carry them in two different places, such as a handbag and a carry-on suitcase (but never in checked luggage).

I also recommend using a travel lock to secure small items such as a purse, briefcase, or totebag to something large and awkw

Can Shopkick Kick the Travel Industry into Action?

Imagine if a travel destination or property rewarded you for just visiting it, or just walking through the door of a hotel or B and B,  or setting foot on an island.

Would that encourage a more loyal following and generate more business?

Probably.

By any standard, we’ve reached the tipping point with mobile usage.

As of October of 2010, 61 million U.S consumers owned smart phones, up from 14% from the previous three months, reports comScore, a d

I was deeply chagrined to learn that Gray Line recently suspended its culinary walking tours in NYC but nevertheless wanted to give one of their bus tours a try. Among the cavalcade of numerous other double-decker buses plying NYC's streets, I was fortunate to experience a complimentary ride aboard Gray Line's Downtown Loop. A hop-on, hop-off circuit, I caught the bus at its Times Square stop and luckily was able to climb up to the rooftop deck for a birds eye view of all that the non-stop narra

Part the Fourth in a four-part series.

What to buy is surely the most important issue regarding William and Kate's Royal Wedding. After all, the day will be over in the blink of (the world’s) eye, but those all-important souvenirs will last until the highest bidder gets them on eBay.

You might think London hotels would be sold out or vastly marked up during Royal Wedding week. Well, you might be wrong. Seems a lot of folks got the idea that it would be a total Picadilly circus, and decided to stay away. Travelocity, for example, just reported there’s plenty of availability, affordability, and even bargains – so if you can scrape the time together, you can get thee thither for Wills and Kate’s Excellent Adventure. 

When it comes to hostelries, of course, the city on the Thame

I just wanted to post some things I saw during the quake. I was near Asakusa station in Tokyo waiting for my son. We were going to visit Nikko for the weekend. I was in a building on the first floor. After I felt the quake , I exited the building and waited in the middle of the street with others. Being from California, we are told to stay put or get under a desk or doorway during a quake. In Japan, it seems like everybody wants to be outside during a quake. Right or wrong, thats what I did. The