By Irene Seah, guest writer Australian wines have a strong international presence for a reason – they’re good! Australia ranks sixth in the world’s wine production, producing more than 770 million litres of wine annually. But, it’s not just about the quantity, it’s the quality of Australian wines that make the country a destination for…
By Contributing Writer, Louise Brown For most people, winter may not be the ideal time to visit Toronto especially if you’re not used to the cold. Canada in general is a cold place and the temperatures can be unforgiving for newbies. However, in Toronto, there are still many things you can do. It may require…
By Marie Nieves, guest contributor The Cayman Islands are rich in natural wonders, diverse wildlife, lovely beaches and exciting activities that will make your family vacation relaxing, thrilling and educational. When you travel with kids, one thing is sure – unpredictability. No matter how well you’ve planned your vacation, who knows where your kids will…
There is a lot to sip in when visiting the Cape Winelands, including amazing wineries and hikes. Carpe Travel has paired both for you here.
All 50 of the United States produce wine, making a wine country vacation easy. Here are our top U.S. wine cities to sip in.
By Mike McLeish Some of the world’s best cycling routes also happen to pass through some of the most beautiful wine growing areas. If you love globe-trotting on a bike and perhaps sipping on taste a glass of wine on the way, you are going to be spoilt for choice. From the world-famous wine growing…
By Iben Ayad, Founder of Outdoor Times When people think of New York many automatically think of skyscrapers and crowded city streets. There is a lot more to New York including some of the most beautiful and wide open spaces. That is the very reason why so many visit this states many campgrounds each year…
Sleeping on an airplane can be quite a feat, we have 15 tips and tricks that can help even the lightest of sleepers.
Free things to do in Cape Cod, they do exist… By Contributing Writer, Alice Ross with Travelista Cape Cod is one of the most popular summer destinations in the United States. Although visiting Cape Cod during the other time of the year would also be a fun experience, summertime offers the most diverse things to do…
By Hans Ebenman, Contributing Writer Visiting Denver soon? Looking for some rooftop bars and restaurants with amazing views of the Rocky Mountains? The Rooftop Guide has rounded-up the best rooftop bars from all over the world, including Denver. Here’s our list of the best rooftop bars in Denver. Los Chingones Mexican food, cozy atmosphere, might…
By Tom Masters, Contributing Writer Santa Cruz is well-known for being the “birthplace” of surfing and hosting more than 20 luxurious miles of sandy shoreline where surfers gather to hit the waves. You may be surprised to hear that just like Napa Valley and other popular wine worthy areas of the country, Santa Cruz is…
By Chris Price, Contributing Writer When it comes to traveling, many couples would rather leave the kids at home than drag them along for the ride. There are some pretty good reasons to leave children with grandparents or other trusted family members or friends when traveling. These include reduced expenses and some nice alone time…
While you may be a pro-traveler when it comes to roaming the U.S., traveling abroad is a different experience.
New Orleans creepiest places to catch the paranormal As the home of Jazz, Cajun food, and the yearly Mardis Gras celebration, New Orleans has a special place in American culture. Yet aside from these well-known customs, The Big Easy has also become notorious for legends of the paranormal. While walking the French Quarter, visitors can…
Want to understand what you’re seeing at the Grand Canyon and annoy your family like Clark Griswold? Click over for Grand Canyon fun facts.
By Kayla Matthews Bad travel experiences range from minor inconveniences to terrible situations. Missing your flight or spending too much money is a minor inconvenience. Being kidnapped, robbed or jailed in a foreign country? Way more serious. Basic safety precautions can help you eliminate yourself as an easy target. Preparation can reduce the chance of…
There are so many wine regions in the US outside of California that are often overlooked – including Florida wineries. Some must visit Florida wineries.
Considering visiting in Italy with kids? Five family friendly cities in Italy to consider for a family trip to Italy or a longer, extended stay…
I’ve been exploring the process of becoming a certified sommelier, not because I need it but because I LOVE learning about wine, the regions and different methods used to create such an important piece of so many cultures. Not to mention, I would REALLY enjoy my homework. But, you don’t have to take a “class”…
By Laszlo Rozsas, Contributing Writer Have you been to Munich? Have you explored the area around Bavaria’s largest city – picturesque views and historical sights, boasting some of the world’s most visually recognizable castles? Laszlo Rozsas has shared this guest post with CarpeTravel noting four must see places that make for the perfect Munich day…
The Zhangjiajie’s Mountains aka the The Zhangjiajie’s Mountains – Floating Mountains – are one of China’s natural gems. See for yourself on this virtual tour of Zhangjiajie Park.
Last year I spent a week in Toronto and was able to see a lot of things and taste some great Candaina Icewine BUT I didn’t have a chance to get out to any wineries. So, I’m very excited to have Tamara Gruber a family travel blogger at We3Travel.com share her thoughts and experience after…
There is a lightness to the summer breeze as friends and family gather outdoors. There is a lovely fragrance of flowers and budding fruits in the air as the earth gives forth it’s bounty under the steady gaze of the smiling summer sun. Whether indoors or out, the perfect summer Rose wine can add so…
Planning a trip to Oregon Wine Country? A starting guide for planning your visit filled with tips on where to go and what to see.
By Marcela De Vivo, Contributing Writer The summer months play host to hundreds of music festivals, many of which make great family outings, with entertainment that’s enjoyable for kids and parents alike. While you might be tempted to assume that you would have to stay closer to home to find a family-friendly summer music festival,…
Happy Wine Wednesday! We’re in for a treat this week with a guest post from Valerie Quintanilla, one of Italy’s newest expats, living her dream in Piemonte, Italy and sharing her wine tales at GirlsGottaDrink. Her recent wine adventures took her along the Piemonte Wine Trail. Sounds amazing…read on to see why. Valerie Quintanilla From…
Summer can be exhausting with the kids home for three months, or at least it is for me. But as the Princesses have gotten older summer time holds a lot more activities we can ALL enjoy. Which is why I was excited to have Marcela De Vivo offer to share her top 10 of the…
I have yet to visit London but it’s on the list. So I was excited to have Laura Abrar offer to share her list of things to do in London with kids as a guest a post. Do let us know in the comments what other things to do in London with kids you suggest. By…
Traveling to Paso Robles? Some great tips from a local insider on where to eat, where to go, what to do in Paso Robles and some great Paso Robles Wineries.
What To Do In Boston? A City Tour is a MUST – who to use and what to see.
By Barbara Nunn, Contributing Writer In early October I found myself traveling to Boston and Cape Cod for a week with some good friends, simply to enjoy the fall foliage and soak in all the history Boston has to offer. The journey to Boston didn’t start off well though. We were causalities of the American…
By Leo Parker, guest blogger We all know that some countries have a great reputation for producing high quality wines – we’re looking at you France, Italy and Spain – but it’s fair to say that for every country that has a great reputation for wine production, there is another which doesn’t get the credit…
Altar at the Dom (cathedral) By Teresa Kao Sunday started out with a little surprise: the Austrian version of Daylight Saving Time! It probably wasn’t bothersome for most people because all the stores and many of the restaurants are closed on Sunday. I assume other sorts of businesses like banks are, too. This meant a…
By Teresa Kao, guest blogger After the stretch of beautiful weather we’ve been having, it was bound to happen eventually: rain. So on a rainy day in Salzburg things to do? Salzburg Things to Do on a Rainy Day My first stop was the train station. I hoped to gain a bit more understanding of…
By Teresa Kao I had a particularly ambitious plan for today so decided to try the hotel breakfast. It wasn’t cheap at 14 Euros but it was excellent. I had ham and cheese on semels (a local roll about the size of a bagel but less dense), scrambled eggs, several glasses of orange juice, and…
By Meredith Bagnulo This summer, my husband and I decided to visit his parents in Lincoln, California (near Sacramento). But instead of flying, we thought a road trip with our kids, ages 6 and 8, would be a most excellent adventure! We’ve only done one long family road trip before when our kids were much younger….