The James Beard Foundation’s motto is to “improve the world one delicious meal at a time.” One way of achieving this objective is to invite guests to savor fabulous dinners paired with equally fantastic wines in incredible settings. The James Beard Foundation recently collaborated with Domaine Serene in Dayton, Oregon, to host their Celebrity Chef Tour — an amazing […]
Scotland is full of legends and lore. Superstitious by nature, the clans passed down fairy stories and traditions from one generation to another. The Scots are natural born story tellers and my gentle giant tour guide Gavin Nicholson lives up to the celebrated reputation. Gavin, owner and operator of Loch […]
Venture out to the Stephanie Inn by following US 26 west from Portland, Oregon, to the south end of Cannon Beach, Oregon, approximately 80 miles away. The Inn is nestled between the coastal mountain range and the Pacific Ocean offering visitors luxury accommodations, gourmet dining and memorable experiences. Spectacular Sojourns Stephanie Inn’s Executive Chef Aaron Bedard joins forces with staff to develop events centered around fabulous food and beverages. He […]
Refined, comfortable dining at a New York classic: Perrine Restaurant at the Pierre Hotel, and one not to overlook when in Manhattan. If not for its regal Upper East Side, Central Park location with its grandiose dining room; you might think that you’ve entered a Thomas Keller run Michelin star […]
There are countless Scottish Highlands nooks and crannies to explore, but one of the most charming bits of coastline on the Ross-shire Peninsula near the ancient Royal Burgh of Tain is where the Glenmorangie House sits. Famous for its Scotch Whisky, the Glenmorangie brand extends its hospitality to visitors to […]
SLS Baha Mar hosted the 1st edition of Taste of sbe Bahamas. Here’s how it went down… There was an important moment this past month for the most recent establishment of the very hip and chic SLS brand. Shortly after its sister properties SLS South Beach and SLS Beverly Hills […]
Whether you are setting out to purchase that perfect bottle of wine to gift this year, or searching for the best wine and spirits to serve at your gathering with loved ones, LuxeGetaways has done the work for you by pulling together a unique collection of 5 wines that are […]
North Carolina has a burgeoning wine trail — when did they go from tobacco to wine? Before Napa there was North Carolina, at one time the country’s largest producer of wine. At the turn of the (last) century, there were 25 wineries in North Carolina before the state voted to […]
Tuscany evokes images of a string of cypress trees lining the rolling, sun-drenched vineyards of the countryside. Together Tuscany and wine represent a long legacy of traditions and notoriety beginning with the Etruscans from Greece who started planting grapevines in Tuscany nearly 3000 years ago. Tuscany is not the center […]
Once in a while I get a question from a reader asking, “How much should I tip while in Italy?” The answer is not so straightforward, because we bring our own cultural norms with us when we travel, and that can be a hard thing to “undo” for a week […]
It’s an understatement to say that Las Vegas is a foodie paradise destination. In the last few years, Sin City has become one of the top North American cities in regards to its food offerings. Star chefs from around the world and world-class restaurants keep opening on and around the […]
When it comes time to enjoy a festive dinner with your family, friends and other loved ones this summer, we wanted to go a step further than just suggesting a few wines to try this season, so we have wine pairings directly from the source. While my personal favorites almost […]
