Busting 4 common misconceptions about Eastern Europe
By Rich Witty, guest writer Eastern Europe is a region of discoveries. As it proved with me, you find what you look for. No strict planning is needed, and I would advise you to not to relay too heavily...
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Check-In: Hotel review of the Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs
Great Wolf Lodge Defines “Great” for Kids If you find yourself in Colorado Springs needing a place to stay my favorites are The Broadmoor, Cheyenne Mountain Resort, and the Great Wolf Lodge. Each of these resorts offer amazing experiences,...
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Discovering Summit County’s Hidden Gem…Frisco, Colorado
Your Guide for Things to do in Frisco, Colorado Surrounded by world-renowned ski resorts – Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain and Vail – Frisco, Colorado is often overlooked as a Colorado destination. But being a “resort-less” town has its perks,...
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Fun Things to Do in the Phoenix Area
This post was brought to you by IHG, all opinions are my own It’s nearly spring break and Phoenix is on my mind… It’s been one of our top spring break destinations for the last few year and I’m...
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The Best Australian Wine Regions to Visit
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...
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What Every Wine Lover Should Know About Ohio Wine
Wine might be the last thing on your mind when you think about Ohio, but why not? With 265 wineries and five recognized American Viticultural Area, the Buckeye State is putting itself on the world wide wine map. If...
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Blend. Bottle. Cork. A Colorado Wine Blending Experience
Be a winemaker for a day at Continental Divide Winery in Breckenridge It is one thing to go to a wine tasting, it’s another to do a wine blending where you make your own wine. I had my first...
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What every wine lover should know about Washington wine & its history
Washington might want to think about changing its state fruit from apples to grapes. The Washington wine industry is booming! Washington is ranked among the world’s top wine regions and the state continually receives rewards for its wine’s consistent...
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Willamette Valley Wows with Grochau Cellars
Interview with a Winemaker: John Grochau, owner & winemaker, Grochau Cellars Racing through France’s most revered wine regions – Champagne, Burgundy and the Loire Valley – John Grochau didn’t have wine on his mind but rather getting to the...
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What Every Wine Lover Should Know About New Mexico Wine & its History
New Mexico has a rich wine history that took a lot of twists and turns throughout the years. Although the state didn’t have an easy start when it came to producing wine, today it continues to grow...
Read moreIncorporating Wellness Travel into Your 2018 Travels
How many of your New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, getting fit and living a healthier lifestyle? I admit, all three are on my list. As well as traveling more, duh! One of my goals with traveling this year...
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A New Year. New Goals. New Travel Inspirations.
Inspirational Travel Quotes – One For Each Week of 2018 It’s out with the old and in with the new as we say goodbye to 2017 and embrace a New Year. In 2015 we did a fun post noting...
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Best Things to do in Colorado Springs – Olympic City USA
Sixty miles south of Denver you’ll find Colorado’s second largest city – Colorado Springs, aka Olympic City USA, which is home to an Olympic sized history, attractions, activities and amazing resorts. This summer the Princesses and I spent a...
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Pioneering the great new frontier of the Idaho wine industry
Interview with a Winemaker: Tim Harless, Hat Ranch Winery Welcome back to Carpe Travel’s Interview with a Winemaker series. It’s been awhile since I last shared an interview, but as I’m focusing more on travel within wine regions in...
Read moreWine Tasting in Philly: Montgomery County Wine Trail
Your guide to the Montgomery County Wine Trail in Philadelphia’s Wine Country With only four wineries, the Montgomery County Wine Trail is Pennsylvania’s smallest wine trail and the region’s newest. Each of the four wineries coexist alongside old stone houses, 18th-century...
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Wine Tasting in Philly: Bucks County Wine Trail
A Guide to Bucks County Wine Trail in Pennsylvania Thirty-five miles north of downtown Philadelphia sits the Bucks County Wine Trail, made up of eight Pennsylvania wineries. The wineries themselves are within a few miles of one another, making it...
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Wine Tasting in Philly: Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail
Your Guide to Wine Tasting in Philadelphia & the Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail With geography, climate and growing conditions that mirror those of the Bordeaux Region in France, southeastern Pennsylvania – near Philadelphia – continues to emerge as a...
Read moreWinter is Coming! Top 6 Things to Do in Winter in Toronto
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...
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5 of the Best Wine Destinations in US -That are Not in California
With every 50 states in the United States producing wine, visiting wine country has never been easier. While Napa Valley and Sonoma are two the best wine destinations in the United States, and for good reason – the wines...
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Wine Facts Every Wine Lover Should Know about…TEXAS
I admit, in the past I was one of those skeptics regarding wines produced in Texas. It wasn’t until a few years ago, sipping on an amazing Tempranillo that I changed my mind. Since then, I’ve been fascinated with...
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