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Sep 18, 2020
1 min

Superieur fall-like weather

This is 2014 Domaine des Marechaux. It's labeled as Bordeaux Superieur. Ooh. Sounds fancy, doesn't it? But this wine retails for about $13-$

Damien Martin

Sep 14, 2020
2 min

The Lowcountry & Sea Islands

Though we often go abroad to capture a sense of an older way of life and unique culture, it’s good to remember how diverse this country can

Lara Wiz

Sep 12, 2020
3 min

I'm In This Picture And I Like It!

I'm back on the couch to bring you the highlights of wine-related media. Last weekend I watched Wine Country on Netflix in the US.

Damien Martin

Sep 7, 2020
2 min

Domestic hotel safety

As we’ve been rediscovering America throughout the year, we’ve made note of some properties that are keeping their guests safe.

Laboring to find an upside; pinot gris helps

Lara Wiz

Sep 4, 2020
2 min

Laboring to find an upside; pinot gris helps

Pinot gris originated in the Alsace region, as a mutation of pinot noir.

Damien Martin

Aug 31, 2020
2 min

Where will you go first?

Given the high demand and reduced capacity for our favorite places, the time is now to start getting your plans in place for the holidays.

Virtually off to New Zealand for some Thirsty Work

Lara Wiz

Aug 28, 2020
2 min

Virtually off to New Zealand for some Thirsty Work

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about New Zealand wines, check out Thirsty Work, with two seasons on Amazon Prime in the U.S.

Damien Martin

Aug 24, 2020
3 min

Where we can travel now

The list of countries we can visit is slowly but surely expanding. But it’s not as simple as booking a plane ticket and showing up.

Lara Wiz

Aug 21, 2020
1 min

Get Some Grecian Wine

It's an almost Pavlovian response. Let the evening temps dip down into the 60s, and I start thinking, hmmmm, maybe a red would be nice!

Vicky Malakoff

Aug 11, 2020
2 min

Virtuoso Travel Week 2020 preview

Not even a pandemic can stop us from discovering the one-of-a-kind experiences you’ve come to expect from the journeys we plan. Sadly, we...

Keeping chilled with sémillon If you have no a/c

Vicky Malakoff

Aug 8, 2020
2 min

Keeping chilled with sémillon If you have no a/c

I'm writing this from the air-conditioned comfort of my home office, which after this week puts me in a pretty significant minority.

Travel dreaming: health & safety on your next trip

Vicky Malakoff

Aug 4, 2020
3 min

Travel dreaming: health & safety on your next trip

As advisors, we’ve always focused on helping our travelers make the most of their experiences. Delivering the most value possible and pro...

Vicky Malakoff

Apr 2, 2018
2 min

Travel for all!

IBCCES is an organization that trains and certifies people who work with individuals with special needs and cognitive disorders.

Vicky Malakoff

Dec 15, 2017
7 min

Axalp Air Show – A How-To

There are limited resources on how to plan a trip to the Axalp air show, so here’s a rundown on what to keep in mind during planning.

Time to Relax – Munich’s Beautiful Lake Country

Vicky Malakoff

Dec 12, 2017
2 min

Time to Relax – Munich’s Beautiful Lake Country

With our knees in tatters and our waists a little slimmer – grilled cheese sandwiches notwithstanding – we had one more day left on our trip

Axalp Air Show in Switzerland – The Highlights

Vicky Malakoff

Dec 9, 2017
3 min

Axalp Air Show in Switzerland – The Highlights

And now we come to the true highlight of our trip to Europe, which we planned everything else around – the Swiss Air Force’s annual air p...

Striking the chocolate mother lode in Zurich, and the M2 sound

Vicky Malakoff

Dec 7, 2017
3 min

Striking the chocolate mother lode in Zurich, and the M2 sound

In possession of our new M2, we sped off (with much engine roaring) to Zurich, which is a scenic three-and-a-half hour drive from Munich...

The ultimate European hiking/driving/aviation vacation

Vicky Malakoff

Dec 1, 2017
2 min

The ultimate European hiking/driving/aviation vacation

Back in October this year, Stu and I went on what has to qualify as one of our best vacations ever: We picked up our new BMW M2 in Munich...

Vicky Malakoff

Nov 29, 2017
2 min

Let’s get real about The REAL ID Act

One of the simplest ways to ensure a great vacation is having all the proper documentation. Everybody knows you need a passport to travel...

A trip to Québec City, and you’ll get a kick out of the French word for “selfie”

Vicky Malakoff

Nov 27, 2017
4 min

A trip to Québec City, and you’ll get a kick out of the French word for “selfie”

My mother comes over from Germany once a year to visit me, and I try to take her somewhere neither of us has been before. Usually, that invo

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