Month: September 2024

In many of Italy’s winemaking regions, depending on location, the month of September marks the end of grape growing and the beginning of winemaking. This year’s harvest in Valdobbiadene, the hilly region in Italy’s northeast Veneto famed for quality Prosecco, finished recently, where Alessio del Savio, winemaker at the historic Mionetto winery, reports that “despite
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Chris Moss Destination expert. Doug Gray Destination expert 26 September 2024 4:00pm If you want beaches and views, explore the south. If you need some intellectual and cultural stimulation, go north. That’s how easy it is to plan your sightseeing in Rio. It’s probably worth starting with a ride up Sugar Loaf just to get
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The late, great Anthony Bourdain once said he’d rather eat in Melbourne than Paris. Who can blame him? Australia’s cultural and sporting capital is also one of the world’s most dynamic epicurean destinations, one shaped by superlative local produce, rockstar chefs, and the multicultural traditions of its 5.3 million denizens. Much of my professional and
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In this article EXPE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Extreme temperatures are driving travelers to seek cooler destinations. And there’s a term for the trend: “coolcations.” Heat waves — which are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — are affecting where people are choosing to vacation, especially during
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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Wine tourism is gaining popularity, but even wine enthusiasts may not always have the time or chance to visit winemakers in France. Nevertheless, New Yorkers now have an alternative: They can sample and learn about regional French wines closer to home. In midtown Manhattan, Alan Ducasse’s
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Rodney Bolt Destination expert 26 September 2024 5:30pm All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review.
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Doug Gray Destination expert 26 September 2024 4:00pm The nomadic nature of much of Rio’s nightlife makes for some incredible settings for one-off parties in the hills and mansions of neighbourhoods like Cosme Velho and Santa Teresa, but also makes much of the underground scene seem somewhat impenetrable. Follow the right social media accounts (see
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Les Lumières Versailles Taking a 40-minute train from Paris to Château de Versailles, one can enjoy a meal or stay overnight at the newly opened Les Lumières Versailles. This luxury 5-star hotel was recently inducted into Relais & Châteaux, and is located near the entrance of the Palace of Versailles. Translated in English as The Lights of Versailles,
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With exquisite architecture, centuries of history and spectacular settings, France’s treasure trove of gorgeous villages and tiny towns mesmerizes film directors and Instagrammers. Bypass the autoroutes and travel the meandering backroads to find thousands of rural gems scattered across the countryside. Arriving early or late on a weekday is best to see France’s prettiest villages
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A pleasant, leafy city that would seem more at home in central Europe than Central Asia, Almaty is stocked with museums, cafes and nightlife. But Kazakhstan’s second city (and its former capital) is also a great base from which to explore the country’s wild southern landscapes. The city itself is a manageable size, and on
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