Carpe Travel

Know where to sip, stay and what to see beyond the vines.

Welcome to Carpe Travel

The source for wine travel guides

With every 50 states in the United States producing wine, combining a vacation with a visit to wine country has never been easier. I’m Elaine Schoch, an award-winning travel writer, wine judge and certified by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

There are an abundance of wine travel getaways in the United States and around the world. My goal is to help guide all wine lovers – from a novice to an experienced pro – with insider wine country tips, must-visit spots, and things to see beyond the vines.

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Wine Lovers

Winery Hotels in the United States: It’s one thing to visit wine country, it’s another to immerse yourself in it. Staying onsite at a working vineyard is the perfect way to do just that. With every one of the 50 states in the United States producing wine, a visit to a winery hotel can easily be done – and we’re not just talking about winery hotels in Napa Valley or Sonoma, although they are home to some great ones. This list includes those as well as winery hotels in Alaska, Idaho, Colorado, New York and several other underrated wine regions to help enhance your next wine country experience…

Sip and Stay: Winery Hotels in the United States

The first official wine region in the United States isn’t where you might think

Grapes Weinbar is one of the top wine bars in Munich.

When in Munich…drink wine!

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WINE TRAVEL GUIDES: Where all wine country tips gather

As a passionate, certified wine lover, I will do my best to guide you through unique vineyards and wineries located all over the globe. Together we will immerse ourselves in the stories behind the varietals and stop by fascinating places that should be on the top of every wine lovers travel list. Sound intriguing? Be sure to follow my wine travel guides so that your expectations can go beyond. Once you are in, you will find out more about the destination, wine tasting opportunities and become armed with information on where to stay and things to experience beyond the vines.