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Must-Try Cooking Lessons in Portugal: Cooking with the Countess


Cooking lessons fit for royalty Of the many experiences I’ve had during my week exploring the wine and food culture of Portugal, my favorite was going to the home of a real live countess and having…

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Discover My Favorite Spots in The Santa Ynez Valley


Santa Barbara Wine Country has so much to offer visitors. These are my observations for my 3rd installment. Where to Eat in the Santa Ynez Valley My favorite restaurants are SY Kitchen (Santa Ynez),…

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Explore the Unique Towns of the Santa Ynez Valley AVA Region


The Unique Towns of The Santa Ynez Valley AVA Region The city of Santa Barbara is a tourist town, one of the most beautiful – and expensive - in California. It has mainly tasting rooms in an area…

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A Guide to Santa Barbara’s Spectacular Wine Country


Santa Barbara Wine Country is the best kept secret in California. This region was put on the map in 2004 with the movie SIDEWAYS. Still, it’s overshadowed by Napa and Sonoma’s marketing campaigns,…

NEW YEAR! NEW WINE LOVERS TRAVEL!


Drum roll please! We are thrilled to announce the new face of Wine Lovers Travel! More than a website re-fresh, this marks a major update of our focus, which is captured in our new tagline…

Food Experiences in Spain’s Wine Regions


Our Top 7 Culinary Picks For Traveling Through Spain’s Wine Country If there was ever a trip that we would recommend to friends, it would be traveling to the wine regions of Spain. We do this for a…