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Practical guides, travel-hacking tips and destination inspiration to help you plan smarter, richer wine trips — from your first tasting itinerary to the flights and points that get you there.
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Start here — how to plan the trip, when to go, and touring like a pro.
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Travel-hacking, rewards and card strategy to make the wine trip cost less.
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10 Most Picturesque Wine Regions For Photography Lovers
If you're a true wine lover, you probably think that all wine regions are beautiful. And most are! But if you're traveling…
The Best Travel Rewards Programs to Join
As we mentioned in Part I, a rewards or loyalty program is any program that offers customers an incentive to continue using…
12 Travel Tips for How to Survive a Long Flight
If you're not able to get an upgrade to first or business class on a long haul flight, you should have a…
An Introduction To Travel Hacking and the Reward Points Game
Hundreds of readers and many of my closest friends often ask me – "how are you able to travel so well... and…
10 Best Cruise Destinations in the World According to Cruise Ship Captains
Need some travel inspiration? It's not everyday that we get to learn about the best cruise destinations in the world straight for…
Romantic Getaway: Tips For Shell Hunting on Sanibel Island
Sanibel Island is located on the West Coast of Florida. Not far from Captiva, Fort Myers, Naples, and Marco Island. Any of…
How To Be Happy and Enhance Your Mind’s Creativity
Everyone wants to be happy, but sadly not many people are. Luckily, there are a few very simple ways we can change aspects of our…
7 Special Summer Wine Travel Destinations to Visit This Year
Summer is rapidly approaching -- have you planned your vacation yet? If you're hoping to visit a top summer destination where you…
Debunking the Alcohol Altitude Myth: A Look at the Science Behind Drinking on a Plane
Getting Drunk on a Plane: Fact vs. Fiction Being that we're a community of frequent flyers and wine enthusiasts, this is a…
The Comprehensive Iceland Winter Itinerary for Adventurous Souls
Iceland is a land of enchantment and extremes. One moment you're soaking up the geothermal mineral water of the Blue Lagoon in a…
8 Common Sense Tips For Staying Healthy While Traveling
How To Stay Healthy While Traveling I’m a strong advocate for maintaining a healthy lifestyle both on the road and at home.…
9 Tips For Planning The Perfect Family Wine Country Vacation
So you've decided to start a family. Romantic, tranquil afternoons sipping Malbec as the sun sets are long gone. An easy stroll…