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BOOKS & GEAR• Featured

World Travel: An Irreverent Guide, Unusual Book Offers Another Glimpse Of An Unusual Man

Featured• FOOD & WINE

Miriam Masciarelli: Growing Up In A Winery In Abruzzo

Featured• TRAVEL SCOOPS

The War Is Over: New Italian Miniseries Tells Story of Children of the Holocaust

FELL IN LOVE WITH• HOTELS & SPAS

Intercontinental Porto: A Palatial Hotel Stay in Porto

February 26, 2021
Modern piece of art in the lobby, part of an exhibition by Pedro Guimaraes

The guest room corridors of the Intercontinental Porto are lined with black and white photographs of the ancient city.…

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BOOKS & GEAR• Featured

World Travel: An Irreverent Guide, Unusual Book Offers Another Glimpse Of An Unusual Man

February 23, 2021
World Travel: An Irreverent Guide

World Travel: An Irreverent Guide by Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever will whet your appetite for travel. …

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TRAVEL SCOOPS

5 Travel Trends Emerging After The Pandemic

February 22, 2021
The pandemic has led to some emerging travel trends

The pandemic has brought the travel industry to a standstill but these five emerging travel trends suggest the future.…

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Featured• FOOD & WINE

Miriam Masciarelli: Growing Up In A Winery In Abruzzo

February 21, 2021
Miriam Masciarelli (left) with her mother and siblings

Miriam Masciarelli, a third-generation Italian winemaker, grew up in the family business and then took on a leadership role. …

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HOTELS & SPAS

Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun? Connecticut Casinos Offer Much More than Gaming

February 18, 2021
Connecticut Casinos (Pixabay)

Wondering whether your next visit should be to Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun? Here’s what to expect at these two Connecticut resort casinos.…

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Featured• TRAVEL SCOOPS

The War Is Over: New Italian Miniseries Tells Story of Children of the Holocaust

February 8, 2021
Cast of The War is Over

The War is Over is a compelling, newly-released, eight-part Italian miniseries based on the true story of young, Jewish children rescued from concentration camps.…

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FOOD & WINE

Romantic Italian Wines: A Virtual Trip To Five Regions

February 3, 2021
Romantic Italian wines from different regions

These five romantic Italian wines come from different regions and offer different taste profiles but all can make Valentine's Day special.…

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Featured• FOOD & WINE

A Virtual Wine Tasting: Learning about the Wines of Bordeaux

January 31, 2021
Bordeaux (credit: Pixabay)

With travel on pause, both the wine industry and consumers are adapting to a changed environment. Virtual wine tastings are filling the gap. …

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Featured• TIPS

Tips For Minimizing The Spread of COVID In Cars

January 24, 2021
COVID and Cars

New research on the transmission of COVID in cars offers some practical tips on how to stay safer when traveling with others.…

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Featured• HOTELS & SPAS

Hotel Walloon: A Sparkling New Michigan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

January 21, 2021

Guest contributor Laura Kelly describes her recent visit to Hotel Walloon near Petoskey, Michigan.…

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Featured• TRAVEL SCOOPS

Room Rater: This Twitter Feed Transports You To Homes Around The World

January 3, 2021
Room Rater: Talking heads

Room Rater, the hilariously funny and creative Twitter feed has added a dose of good humor to a very challenging year.…

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CRUISES• Featured

Let Them All Talk: A Virtual Cruise on Queen Mary 2

December 13, 2020
The elegant atrium lobby on the QM 2

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 takes center stage on the new HBOMax film, Let Them All Talk, starring Meryl Streep.…

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Featured• HOTELS & SPAS

Trout Point Lodge in Nova Scotia: Totally Remote, Totally Luxurious

November 24, 2020
Entrance to Trout Point Lodge

Trout Point Lodge in Nova Scotia gives visitors an authentic Canadian wilderness experience with luxury touches.…

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Featured• FOOD & WINE

Légende Wines: A Virtual Visit To Bordeaux Through Its Wines

October 11, 2020
Legende Wines of Bordeaux, France

Legendes wines are affordable, accessible wines produced by the legendary Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in Bordeaux…

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TIPS

What Is It Like To Fly TAP Portugal Economy Class?

October 7, 2020
TAP Portugal Economy

Flying TAP Portugal Economy between NY and Lisbon was better than expected; this post describes our experience and provides a pandemic update …

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FOOD & WINE

Tasting Bodegas Caro Wines: Malbec from Argentina

September 27, 2020
Vineyard with Andes Mountains in the background

We were recently invited on a virtual trip to Mendoza (the next best thing to being there) to sample three Malbec Bodegas Caro wines. …

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CRUISES• Featured

This Virtual Cruise Is The Safest Cruise You Can Take Right Now

September 26, 2020
Our virtual cruise on the SS Ranchi

Pandemic border closures and other governmental restrictions have spurred a new niche—the virtual cruise.  We report on our latest themed mystery cruise!…

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Featured• TIPS

Pandemic Terms: The New Lexicon for Travelers

September 20, 2020
Pandemic terms for travelers

Whether you are currently traveling or planning a trip in the near future, you may be wondering what different pandemic terms mean and the differences between them.…

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TIPS

Planning Winter Travel Now: What You Need to Know

September 13, 2020
Winter travel in NY (Credit: Jerome Levine)

Is planning winter travel this year a pipe dream or a reality? Our guest contributor offers some considerations before planning a trip.…

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FOOD & WINE

Apple Tourism: Apple Picking During the Pandemic 

September 8, 2020
Apple picking during the pandemic (credit: Pixabay)

Apple picking is a great option during the pandemic; it's just going to be a little bit different than it was before.…

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  • Searching For Italy: Stanley Tucci’s Bologna Episode Showcases Gems Of Emilia Romagna
    Source: Irene Levine | Published: February 19, 2021 - 8:39 am
  • Winter Weekends At Storm King: World-Class Sculptures Outdoors
    Source: Irene Levine | Published: February 16, 2021 - 8:30 am
  • Shark Tank ‘Portable Travel Safe’ Inventors Pivot, Create New Product
    Source: Irene Levine | Published: February 15, 2021 - 11:33 am
  • Searching For Italy: New Food Travel Series With Stanley Tucci
    Source: Irene Levine | Published: February 13, 2021 - 8:00 am
  • Artist Captures Changing NYC Restaurant Scene
    Source: Irene Levine | Published: February 10, 2021 - 7:03 am

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