BY JAMIE KNEE | As I set foot into the legendary Rioja Wine region, I knew I was about to embark on a journey like no other. After enduring countless delays, my long-awaited adventure – to Rioja, Spain, for the prestigious Rioja Wine Educator Certification Course – felt like a triumphant victory. Nestled in the […]
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BY JAMIE KNEE | DECEMBER 12, 2023 The Petite Wine Traveler on tour through the Santa Maria Valley As a wine and travel writer, I’ve had the privilege of exploring some of California’s most charming wine regions. However, I recently stumbled upon a hidden gem a mere hour’s drive from Santa Barbara but a
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BY JAMIE KNEE | DECEMBER 19, 2023 Maybe you’ve seen everyone’s Facebook and Instagram feeds covered in pictures of this summer’s European travels. Well, mine was no exception as I recently returned from a wine, food, and travel extravaganza in the Lombardy region of Italy. I genuinely believe that wanderlust is a part of
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By, Jamie Knee Published: August 16, 20023 Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Washington Wine Country beckons with its enchanting vineyards, world-class wines, and a spirit of camaraderie that captures hearts. My recent visit to this remarkable region was a captivating voyage of flavors, stories, and connections. From the serene Willows Lodge to
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🎉🍾 Let’s Pop the Bubbles for Happy Sparkling Wine Week! 🍾🎉 Raise your glasses, because it’s time to celebrate the effervescent joy of Sparkling Wine! 🥂✨ This week, we toast to the delightful fizzy bubbles that bring a touch of celebration to any occasion. Whether you’re a Champagne connoisseur, a Prosecco lover, or a fan
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You Won’t Need to Venture Away From the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa to Keep Everyone Happy By Jamie Knee For coastal cities, June gloom is in full effect. If that’s leaving you craving a dose of vitamin D, we know just the place! Pack your bags and hit the road—the sun-drenched desert
Plan Your Family Trip to Hilton Los Cabos, a Beautiful Coastal Resort on the Sea of Cortez By Jamie Knee As our car rolled up the cobblestone driveway, bringing my family and me closer to our new home for the next few days, the excitement set in. I’d heard great things about Cabo—crystal blue waters,
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If you are looking for a travel destination on the California Central Coast that combines the best of surf, sun and family fun, then look no further than Pismo Beach. Here you will find the completely restored Pismo Pier, originally built in 1881, a gorgeous promenade with shops, fun for the kids, great eateries and
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EXPLORING THE USA, ONE GLASS AT A TIME WHEN I RECENTLY journeyed across the United States from Florida to California, I was reminded that travel is as much about the people you meet as the places you visit. With our Chihuahua in tow, my husband and I packed our car and headed west, tasting wines
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Over the summer I had the good fortune to enjoy wine travel to the stunning Wine Region of Paso Robles. This little town is smack dab in the middle of California’s Central Cost, located 204 miles south of San Francisco and 205 miles north of Los Angeles. This truly is God’s country, with rolling hills,
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