This northern tip of Te Waipounamu (South Island of New Zealand) is one of the main entry points to Marlborough, the country’s largest wine region, noted for producing intense, aromatic sauvignon blanc, but is now just as celebrated for outstanding chardonnay and pinot noir.
The temperatures have started to drop and being able to gather with friends and family again to celebrate each other and the beginning of the holiday season has many of us eager to open a great bottle of our favorite red wines. There will always be a place for the […]
Owned by renowned business leader Sheila Johnson, the acclaimed Salamander Resort & Spa is located on 340 picturesque acres in the historic village of Middleburg, which was founded in 1787. A magnificent country manor-inspired property, the resort is just a short stroll from the village and surrounded by traditional horse […]
I have been fortunate to spend every summer in the Okanagan with my family for the holiday. There is no question that it’s the towns, the people and the wine that keeps me coming back. The past few decades have seen a lot of wineries flourish, and many of these […]
Have you ever wanted an intimate, personally guided tour of European wine villages amid historic settings? Wine and cruising enthusiasts are opting for wine experts’ introduction to the famous wineries and vineyards or Europe via winemaker-hosted river cruising. AmaWaterways pioneered wine-themed river cruising in Europe by offering wine adventures far from the crowds and long lines inherent in ocean cruising. These river cruises tell the story of […]
Essentialist is a membership-based, bespoke travel planning service that uses a network of in-destination experts to plan trips and provide insider access to unique experiences. We worked with them to discover their recommendations for three of their favorite off-the-beaten-path wine destinations around the world. Essentialist also includes insider experiences for members, […]
Though many choose to enjoy frozen cocktails to beat the heat during the summer months, there is nothing better than a refreshing wine to sip poolside, or pair with a perfectly grilled meal al fresco. LuxeGetaways had curated this collection with 10 of our favorite summertime wines that you are […]
There are times that we want bold red wines, but for those times that we are searching for that elegant red that pairs perfectly with a romantic dinner fireside, we have picked these six wines just for you. From gorgeous aromas of black fruits and cassis that are followed by […]
LuxeGetaways is always looking for exquisite, romantic getaways to celebrate your love. For Valentine’s Day week, we have found the perfect gift for the travel, romance, gastronomy, Italian nobility, and wine lover, all combined in one trip to shower your Valentine with love. VistaJet (a private, membership program that is flying […]
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 […]
The best souvenirs from Paris are the ones that open the floodgates to your senses, evoking the same emotions that you felt during your trip to the City of Light. I get it right most of the time, but occasionally find myself scrambling at the last minute, which leads to […]
