Condé Nast Traveler has recognized historic Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, the restored 12th-century abbey hotel and winery located in Spain’s Duero wine-growing region, as the #1 hotel in Spain & Portugal in the iconic magazine’s 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. “Since opening in 2012, after an award-winning restoration of our 900-year-old abbey, we have been committed…
Category: Food and Drink
Food and Wine
Mendocino’s 19th Annual Mushroom, Wine & Beer Fest Set for November 3-12
Just in time for fall fungi season, Mendocino County Tourism Commission reports containment of the Mendocino Lake Complex wildfire which was located east of Highway 101 in Redwood and Potter Valleys. A vibrant wine region, these two of the county’s 10 AVAs are now in recovery following losses suffered as the result of an October…
South Africa: Dining Out in Durban and Where to Eat
Durban, South Africa, the seaside gem of KwaZulu-Natal Province, is best known for its golden beaches and relaxed surf culture which is about to heat up in the summer months of November through March. Beyond the waves, Durban’s culinary scene offers a mix of classic dishes that are often a blend of the Zulu, European,…
15th Istanbul Biennial, Arts Exhibit, Film Festival, EuroBasket, & Grape Harvest Festival Among Top Activities for Visitors to Turkey This Fall
More than fifty of the world’s top artists are expected to converge on Turkey this Fall to showcase their work during the 15th Istanbul Biennial which gets underway on September 16, 2017. Under the curatorship of artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset, the fifteenth Istanbul Biennial which runs through to November 12 will address what it…
Dates Set for 10th Annual Cayman Cookout at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman will once again become the culinary epicenter of the Caribbean for four days when it hosts the Tenth Annual Cayman Cookout from January 10-14, 2018. Originally created by Chef Eric Ripert (pictured below) – seafood master and co-owner of Le Bernardin in New York City and Blue by Eric Ripert at…
Berlin’s Adlon Kempinski Celebrates 20 Years of Luxury, Offers Guests Special Experience Adlon Spa Package
On August 23 twenty years ago, Berlin’s iconic Adlon Kempinski Hotel opened its doors, immediately ushering in a new era in Berlin hospitality. Considered one of Germany’s leading properties virtually since opening day, The Adlon sits in Mitte, the heart of the once divided Berlin, where the elegant Unter den Linden boulevard meets Pariser Platz….
Puerto Rico: Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Launches “Hook-to-Cook” for Fishing Enthusiasts
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, offering stunning views and direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, has announced its new “Hook-to-Cook” program. Launching this month, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a half-day fishing excursion before retreating to La Cocina, the property’s interactive culinary education center, to enjoy a specially-crafted meal featuring the fish…
Travelers Welcomed to Annual Denver Food + Wine Festival September 5-10, 2017
Sip and savor your way through the Denver Food + Wine Festival, a multi-day extravaganza of food, wine and spirits from September 5-10. Don’t miss the curated five-course Dinner Under the Stars, Rise Dine, Denver’s first annual brunch festival with the world’s largest Bloody Mary bar, or the Grand Tasting, which features creations from Denver’s…
airberlin Expands Airgusto Restaurant Service to Its Flights from New York
airberlin has announced that it is expanding its globally unique airgusto restaurant service. From February 1, 2017 it will also be available on all long-haul flights from Dusseldorf and for the first time on flights from New York and Abu Dhabi. airberlin introduced the restaurant service on long-haul flights from Berlin in October 2016 and it…