What’s better than going on holiday? Going on a holiday that involves lots of wine! Whether you are the professional type who swills and spits or, like me can’t stand the thought of wasting something so beautiful and swallows it, there are lots of different experience to be had.
We are all familiar with the famous regions of Europe, the Americas, Africa and Australasia, but are we missing something? Why not try one of these more unusual ideas.
What about the ultimate in luxury, a chauffer driven tour of the Margaret River in a 1955 Bentley. Western Australia is one of the New World’s latest producers, it may be a relatively small producer, but its 80 small boutique wineries have landed themselves a whole host of awards for both cabernets and chardonnays. The Bentley adds a sense of grandeur to your wine tasting experience, and if you’re like me, you won’t have to worry about spitting out your wine because you’ll have a chauffer to take you back to your hotel.
Don’t like to waste a drop, why stop there; try using the pips and skins too. Remember how Cleopatra bathed in ass’s milk, well the Spa Hotel Marques de Riscal in the heart of Rioja country in Spain offers treatments based on grape extract. Or, why not head for the Buon Gusto festival in Gessopalena, Abruzzo, Italy. This area is not only famous for its earthy Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, but some of the award winning cheeses dipped and matured in grape must, very, very tasty! Click here to read more »
Recently, after spending three weeks living alone and feeling like I was in the middle of nowhere, I started recalling my childhood. When my mother asked me where I’d been, I’d always say ‘nowhere’, and when my brother got on the wrong train, he ended up calling from a payphone in the ‘middle of nowhere’. Click here to read more »
Trip Advisor recently did a survey on how many of us really would like to strip off at a nude beach. Staggering number of people have said yes – especially our Europeans have been very open. Click here to read more »
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If you are planning a short vacation to Limoges, check out the top ten suggestions of interesting activities to do:
Here is a list of 10 Interesting Things In Limoges
1. Cathedral St Ettienne
This cathedral was constructed beginning in 1273 and was slowly put together one piece after another. It too nearly 600 years to be built and was made up with cluster of pinnacles and elongated arches. This 16th century facade was created with a flamboyant style.
2. Musse Municipal de L’Eveche
Visit this beautiful gallery that showcases enamelware, what the town knows best to do. This historical Palace was built in the 19th century and is situated in Old Bishops Palace. You will get to see pieces which dates back to the 12th century and includes Roman artifacts, Egyptin art, sarcophagi and masonry. Click here to read more »
Family holidays are often looked forward to with lots of imagination and what-have-you’s. Family members begin to make mental notes of where to go, what to do, what to pack and all sundry. There are tricks that will surely help in making the holiday the best ever without overspending. Click here to read more »
What’s better than going on holiday? Going on a holiday that involves lots of wine! Whether you are the professional type who swills and spits or, like me can’t stand the thought of wasting something so beautiful and swallows it, there are lots of different experience to be had.