Since moving back to New York I’m always looking for quick weekend getaways and Virginia is the perfect place to visit during the fall season. I was invited by Visit Virginia during October, the weather was perfect but I suggest visiting late October for the peak season of fall foliage. Autumn starts the harvest period in Virginia meaning that your palate will be filled with an abundance of amazing flavors!…
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AUTUMN PICNIC WITH CAVIT WINE
Autumn is one of my favorite seasons due to the crisp air and autumn leaves. Since being back in New York and this being my first Fall Season, I knew I had to have a picnic in the park before it gets too cold. I had two friends join me last weekend and we decided to have an autumn picnic with Cavit Wine in Central Park. It’s easy to forget…
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10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN COGNAC, FRANCE
After an epic road trip through Champagne, France I continued my road trip to the region of Cognac in the southwestern part of France. Cognac is a variety of brandy and made of white wine using specific types of grapes. The drive from Champagne to Cognac is scenic and has multiple small towns to stop and explore. It’s a little over 6-hours but thanks to Hertz we had a fun…
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ROAD TRIP THROUGH CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
Are you a wine lover? If yes, you’ll want to read this guide on how to road trip through Champagne, France. The Champagne wine region is known for it’s sparkling white wine and located in the northeast of France, less than a two-hour drive and an hour train ride from Paris. The best way to get around Champagne and get the most of your experience is renting a car. After my…
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OPUS ONE WINE TOUR
I spent a weekend in wine country a few weeks ago and visited one of the best wineries in Napa Valley. Ryan and I heard great things about Opus One Winery and decided to book a tour to experience it ourselves. The moment we entered the estate we were greeted by the simplicity of the courtyard with it’s architectural motif throughout the building. The building is made of modern materials; California redwood,…
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LUXURY STAY AT THE FAIRMONT SONOMA
The luxury Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is a unique hotel in Sonoma and provides the ultimate weekend getaway in Wine Country. The historic Spanish hotel provides beautiful guest rooms and suites, it also has natural mineral hot springs on the property! The hotel is located 10 minutes from downtown Sonoma and surrounded by the best wineries in California. The Room We stayed in the Fairmont Room, located in the…
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WHY MALIBU WINE SAFARI IS A DREAM COME TRUE
When I first started seeing photos of Malibu Wine Safari I was intrigued.. Wine + Safari + Feeding Animals?? Don’t have to ask me twice I’m all for it! Malibu Wine Safari will take you on an adventure around a 1,000 acre vineyard and ranch in Malibu on a safari truck. It is open 7 days a week and has multiple tour options. For our very first stop of the tour…
