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Tourism Australia's New TV Campaign Makes An Obvious Mistake
Jun 11th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Next time you send a message to your boss with a typo, don't be so hard on yourself. At least you didn't spend $242 million dollars on a 17-language TV advertising campaign, only to include an obvious mistake.
A new Tourism Australia campaign is attempting to get away from the stereotypical image of boozers and beach babes, and give the country a sophisticated facelift. ...
Win A Trip To New Orleans With Sandeman's Summer Sangria Challenge
May 9th, 2012 at 12:00PM: Port enthusiasts will be familiar with the Sandeman brand, but this summer, the distinguished producer wants you to think of their fortified wine in a new light: as a mixer. For their Sandeman Summer Sangria Challenge, participants must submit a photo and original sangria recipe that incorporates a bottle of Sandeman Founders Reserve Porto.
Anything else goes ingredient-wise, but it's helpful ...Budget-Friendly Option For Wine Tasting In Mendoza: A Self-Guided Bike Tour
Apr 22nd, 2012 at 12:00PM: As soon as you step off the plane in Mendoza, Argentina, it will be obvious that you are in wine country. Billboards advertising different wine brands, neatly terraced vineyards and marketing for numerous wine tours, cooking classes and tasting sessions will be everywhere you look. While many of these options are worthwhile, most are very expensive. On a recent trip to Mendoza, however, I ...Relieve Your Tax Day Stress By Taking Advantage Of These Travel Deals And Events
Mar 31st, 2012 at 1:00PM: Do you dread Tax Day? While you'll still have to file your income tax returns, these leaders in hospitality are making April 17 more fun for travelers.
Loews Hotels
This April, Loews Hotels, which features properties across the United States, is collaborating with mixologists Tad Carducci and Paul Tanguay from Tippling Bros. to create a special menu for tax season. The hotel hopes to give ...Syracuse, New York, offers $1 deals for March Madness
Mar 18th, 2012 at 1:00PM: In celebration of Syracuse University Orange's #1 seed in March Madness, the city is featuring a "1 for 1 All the Way" campaign, offering a variety of $1 deals. Twenty-two local hotels, restaurants, spas, museums and theaters are offering discounts for the Orange's run through the NCAA Tournament. To receive all promotions, just mention "1 for 1 All the Way." Check out some of the top deals below, ...Cheese festival season has sprung: the best in the West
Mar 13th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Spring, as they say, has sprung. In farmstead and artisan cheese parlance, that means pastures are currently abound with calves, lambs, and kids (of the goat variety), and the first milk of the season is in. That's why March is the kickoff month for cheese festivals, especially on the West Coast because of its more mild climate. The following just happen to be some of the nation's best.
8th ...Vagabond Tales: How to wine taste in France without speaking French
Feb 27th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
For many global travelers there are few languages more useful than French.
In case you aren't aware, or it's been a healthy number of decades since your last high school French class, the Francophone world still extends far beyond the borders of France. From the beaches of Martinique to the cloud forests of Rwanda, French is still the default language of choice for tourism and local ...Food & Wine Classic at Aspen celebrates 30 years, tickets going fast
Feb 23rd, 2012 at 12:00PM: Who would have guessed that 30 years ago, a high-altitude, fancy-pants gathering of some chefs, winemakers, and hungry and thirsty revelers would have evolved into the nation's preeminent food and wine festival?
This year, from June 15-17th, Food & Wine magazine will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary Food & Wine Classic at Aspen. Join the nation's top chefs including ...Chile's Valle Nevado ski resort rolls out early-bird special
Feb 1st, 2012 at 3:00PM: Dedicated pow hounds tend to hightail it to the Southern Hemisphere once summer rears its sunny head. Chile is justly famous for its snow, as well as its lack of crowds, above-timberline terrain, and epic backcountry and vertical accessible via heli-skiing.
Valle Nevado, located 20 miles east of Santiago, is already the largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere. This year, during its June ...4 off-the-radar destinations in South Australia
Jan 25th, 2012 at 3:00PM: While many people who travel to South Australia visit the popular regions of Adelaide and the nearby Barossa Valley, there are many off-the-radar destinations that are also worth exploring. Whether you love wine tasting, unique restaurants, adventure travel, craft beer, architecture, art, or culture, there is something for everyone to experience through these lesser-traversed regions down south.
...More Istanbul shopping and dining secrets from Daily Secret
Jan 14th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Last week, Gadling included Istanbul in our picks for 2012 luxury travel, and introduced you to Daily Secret, a web-based "guide service" offering insider intel to 12 cities, including Istanbul. We got so many more great Istanbul secrets from editor Laura Wells (many with special discounts and exclusive access), we're posting them for Gadling readers to add to their itineraries. Happy shopping ...Getting 'Sweet Revenge' in New York's West Village
Jan 7th, 2012 at 1:00PM: Located in the West Village of New York, at 62 Carmine Street, is a sweet shop that puts a new spin on wine pairing.
Walking into Sweet Revenge, you will become instantly immersed in the warmth of freshly baked desserts, the cozy ambiance of the small room, smiling servers, and intimate lighting set by tiny Christmas bulbs. And, you won't see anybody with a sweet Bellini or a full-bodied ...Historical castle offers free wine on tap for guests
Jan 6th, 2012 at 12:30PM: When thinking of castles, many people imagine kings and queens, old-world architecture, and decades of history. In New York, however, there is a castle that is not only a historical structure, but also a wine-lovers retreat.
The Belhurst Castle is located in the town of Geneva in the Finger Lakes region, overlooking Seneca Lake. Built in the 1800's, it still contains beamed cathedral ceilings, ...An ice wine crawl in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Jan 5th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
I love my family and visit them often, but after a few days at my parents' house, I'm usually in need of a drink. For many years, my refuge has been the Niagara Wine region, centered around Niagara-on-the-Lake, a well-preserved, picturesque town on Lake Ontario, just minutes away from Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
Over the last decade, the area has exploded from obscurity to a serious wine ...Luxury Vacation Guide 2012: Istanbul
Jan 4th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
Travel like a modern sultan with design-conscious hotels, bespoke shopping, and high-end dining at the crossroads of two continents: Istanbul, Turkey.
In 2010, Istanbul made headlines in every travel magazine and newspaper as it was home to one of the European Capitals of Culture. The influx of cash and visitors meant dozens of new hotels, art galleries, museums, and world-class ...Boulder's mixology scene the place for holiday spirit(s)
Dec 21st, 2011 at 9:30AM:
By now, we're well into the Third Wave of the mixology craze. Cosmopolitans begat new types of martinis begat the revival of pre-Prohibition-era cocktails (which begat bartenders donning suspenders or dapper suit vests).
The revival of classic cocktails and trending toward intelligent, seasonally-driven mixology made with craft-distilled spirits has been driven by America's mania for all ...10 reasons to travel to Ljubljana
Dec 13th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
When I found cheap airfare from Istanbul to Ljubljana, I didn't find many other travelers who'd been there or even say for sure which country it's in. The tiny of country of Slovenia is slightly smaller than New Jersey and its capital city isn't known for much other than being difficult to spell and pronounce (say "lyoob-lyAH-nah"). After spending a few days there last month, I quickly fell ...Traditional holiday beverages from around the world
Nov 30th, 2011 at 5:30PM: Americans aren't very creative when it comes to traditional holiday beverages (do, however, look for my upcoming story on Boulder's banging mixology scene, which includes some killer contemporary winter cocktails). Historically, though, we're more of an eggnog/mulled cider/hot chocolate kind of society.
I'm not knocking our Christmas beverages of choice. Properly made, they're delicious, and ...10 best wine hotels around the world
Nov 20th, 2011 at 12:00PM: What's better when you're on vacation than a day at the vineyards? How about wineries that let you stay the night, as well? No more worrying about drinking and driving or figuring out transportation as these ten wine hotels offer guests vino tastings as well as a comfortable place to sleep.
Marqués de Riscal
Elciego, Spain
Situated in the middle of the Vinos de los Herederos de ...Holiday gifts for food (and drink)-loving travelers
Nov 16th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Holiday shopping is easy if the people on your list like to eat and/or imbibe. If they're into travel--be it armchair or the real deal--the options are endless This year, think beyond the predictable bottle of wine or pricey "artisan" cookies and give reusable, portable, eco-friendly gifts or small-batch edibles that are the taste equivalent of a trip abroad.
As for where to get these items, ...
