Wine and Travel Blog

The whisky regions of Scotland produce distinctive flavors based on their climate and different craft styles. The equipment and methods used to produce whiskey differ in each region, and this creates flavors unique to each region. The whiskey regions are traditionally divided into four groups as follows:

When I decided to start Roux Wine Tours last year, one of my main motivating factors was to get discounts on travel. I diligently enrolled in all of my supplier training programs, one of which was the Cunard Commodore program. By enrolling in their courses and achieving Commodore status as a Cunard Certified Expert, I was rewarded with a free graduation cruise on the Queen Mary 2's Norwegian Adventure from May 26 to June 3, 2014.

If you are looking for someplace warm to escape to this winter, but want a place with a little bit of adventure, Vieques is the perfect vacation spot. This small island off the coast of Puerto Rico is laid-back, beautiful and full of things to see and do. The vibe is casual and not self-conscious, and you don't need to dress up to go anywhere here.

Imagine a journey where you cruise past castles and vineyards, stop in quaint towns along the way, visit vineyards and wineries to taste the local wines, and then return to your comfortable stateroom for a good night's sleep while your luxurious ship takes you to the next stop. People love river cruising because there's no packing and unpacking in every town you visit, no checking in and out of hotels, and your every need taken care of from the minute you board. If you are curious about going on a river cruise, here are some factors to consider:

I've been thinking of putting together a trip to Spain, and here is a sample itinerary of where I would go.

Castello Banfi

"I can't believe we get to do this!" I exclaimed to my friend Jonette as we were led to a table for two at La Taverna at Castello Banfi and presented with a five-course tasting menu that was to be our lunch for the day.  We had already been greeted in L'Enoteca with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, accompanied by cheese and delicious dried plums from the estate.  

I was definitely ready for a glass of wine after the somewhat harrowing drive out of Florence in our rented Fiat that morning.  We had left Florence around 9am and arrived at Banfi around 11:15am.  Driving in Florence is not for the faint of heart, but we survived and once we got out of the city it was not difficult, thanks to my trusty GPS.