When we arrived at Baccarat Hotel New York, Kelvin greeted us at the curb, took our luggage, and whisked our car away to a nearby parking garage. At the intimate hotel check-in area one flight up from the street, an efficient reservation clerk made an imprint of our credit card, gave us keys, and told…
Unique wine bottles stimulate our senses, capture our imagination, and beckon us to sip what’s inside. With eye-catching designs, colors, and materials, they also make lovely gifts. Unique wine bottles can create an impression long before the recipient pops the cork. Some wine bottles are so elegant (and very cool looking) that they beg to…
Sparkling rosé wine was once a fleeting summer infatuation. But for an increasing number of wine lovers, it’s become a lingering four-season passion. Why? The wine is light, fresh, fruity, and eminently drinkable. Beloved for its versatility, it’s a delightful aperitif, perhaps paired with charcuterie or oysters, but it can also be enjoyed throughout a…
If you’re a tourist headed to Germany as an individual or as part of a family group, you may wonder about the legal drinking age in Germany.
Because of its location, size and structure, Castello Estense, now a state-owned museum, seems to dominate the city of Ferrara in northern Italy. Built in 1385 to protect the town, this medieval fortress was once home to the powerful Este family. Located right in the city center, it’s a stone’s throw from the Cathedral and…
Here are some Valentines Day gifts for travelers—ranging from the practical to quirky—for travel lovers on your gift list.
A recent article in the industry publication Beverage Daily by Alex Green noted that although they’re not new, wine miniatures are experiencing a heyday. Coincidentally, when we recently visited one of our local wine shops, we noticed for the first time that Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut was being sold there in miniature wine bottles….
The Slow Travel movement (an offshoot of the Slow Food Movement) began in Italy, but the approach is growing in appeal. Rather than focusing on speed, travelers want opportunities to connect with locals and experience their food, culture and traditions. In this guest post, my colleague Tim Albert, a British journalist and author, recounts his…
When it comes to ordering food and dining out at restaurants, every country has its own customs and traditions. We’ve collected some of the “rules” for how to order food in Italy that we’ve learned over the course of many trips to different regions. However, you’ll find that these rules aren’t rigidly enforced. That’s because…