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  • Wine Country By Train - A Fun Escape  By : Summer Wilde
    There are many possibilities for you if you are looking for something special to do on your next vacation. Often people get tired of doing the same things year after year. Are you bored of going to the beach? Not amused by amusement parks? Do you cringe when thinking about being cooped up in a car for a long road trip?
  • Wine Travel: Washington's Eastern Region Shines  By : Jim hofman
    All across the United States, more and more wine trails are becoming destinations for wine travel lovers. In particular, Washington is an appealing destination for wine fans. Practically everywhere you turn in Washington, there's a new winery to discover.
  • Wine Tours: The Wineries Of Maine  By : Jim hofman
    Whether at home or traveling, we've always enjoyed the changing of the seasons. Spring brings rebirth and summer offers the warmth of all that's good about life. Autumn arrives in a blaze of color, while winter has its own quiet sense of beauty.
  • Wine Trails: Michigan's Southwest Harbor Country  By : Jim hofman
    For over 100 years, southwestern Michigan has been a weekend getaway haven. With its ample wide beaches and charming lakeside towns, the area of Michigan known as Harbor Country continues to lure weekend visitors. Since the late 1970's, it's also been a popular destination for wine travel fans.
  • Wine Tours: Wineries In South Dakota Take Center Stage  By : Jim hofman
    Sometimes wine sneaks up on you. But this story isn't what you might be thinking. If you love to travel like we do, you've learned to keep an open mind and experience what your destination offers. In the case of South Dakota, I'll readily admit we weren't seeking a wine travel experience. But it's funny how things work out sometimes. We weren't looking for South Dakota wine, but South Dakota wine found us. And we're glad it did!
  • Wine Trails: Rhode Island A Surprising Wine Travel Destination  By : Jim hofman
    If you've never been to Rhode Island, let us be the first to encourage you to visit. Simply put, Rhode Island is unforgettable. Often nicknamed "America's First Resort" tiny Rhode Island is much more. Its climate is tempered by the Atlantic Ocean, and there are miles upon miles of breathtaking beaches (and views) to savor and enjoy.
  • U.S. Wine Trails - The Perfect Weekend Getaway  By : Jim hofman
    Wine tours have long been popular excursions for wine lovers and those who enjoy beautiful, lush scenery. But no longer will you need to travel to France or Napa Valley for a wine tour getaway, as specialty wine trails in just about every state are catering to wine travel fans. The United States has over 6000 wineries, with at least one in every state. Many states boast specialty wine regions, with clusters of wineries grouped together in close proximity for an ideal weekend getaway.
  • Wine Travel: Arizona Wine Country Beckons  By : Jim hofman
    The beautiful Sonoran desert area of southern Arizona has long been a destination for travelers seeking a warm comfortable climate and ample sightseeing opportunities. The vibrant Tucson metro area offers a delightful mixture of culture and world class arts, but few know that just a short one hour drive away brings you to the heart of Arizona Wine Country.
  • Wine Trails: Discovering Great Wine In All 50 States  By : Jim hofman
    With over 6000 wineries, the U.S. has a wide array of choices for wine lovers. While most people think of traditional wine producing states like California when making their choice, more people are discovering award winning wines from other states not typically associated with wine production. If you've ever visited a small independent winery, chances are you've tasted a wine that you'd like to enjoy again. Now, with wine shipping laws loosening somewhat, the consumer has more choice than ever.
  • Winery Tours On America's First Wine Trail  By : Jim hofman
    America's fascinating wine making history is rooted in the efforts of European immigrants, who brought their skills to America throughout the 1800's. Long before California and other west coast wine producing states were settled, other areas of the country were busy producing wines from native grape vines growing in the wild. In the 1830's, a group of German immigrants settled in the Missouri river valley, about an hour west of St. Louis near the present historic town of Hermann, Missouri.
  • Wine Tours Come Home On U.s. Wine Trails  By : Jim hofman
    Wine tours have long been popular excursions for wine lovers and those who enjoy beautiful, lush scenery. But no longer will you need to travel to France or Napa Valley for a wine tour getaway, as specialty wine trails in just about every state are catering to wine travel fans. The United States has over 6000 wineries, with at least one in every state. Many states boast specialty wine regions, with clusters of wineries grouped together in close proximity for an ideal weekend getaway.
  • Wine Travel - A Wine Country Experience In Arkansas  By : Jim hofman
    Over 135 years ago, many German-Swiss immigrants traveled well into the south central United States to stake their claim. And back in the 1870\'s, the beautiful Ozark Mountain area of northwestern Arkansas seemed an appropriate place to begin. Rolling mountains, while not quite the height or splendor of the Swiss Alps, offered a reminder of home.

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