I’ve been known to wander off and/or modify plans to accommodate winery visits when traveling. So when we were in the Dallas area earlier this summer for a birthday party, we made a slight detour to the northeast to the small and charming Texas town of McKinney and visited a couple wineries within walking distance […]
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A New Jersey Wine Trail from Atlantic City
During Memorial Day weekend, I took my mother and husband to New Jersey to meet family. Having never been to New Jersey and with several days to sight-see, I jumped on the opportunity to visit local vineyards and wineries. You know I can sniff out a winery within a 100 mile radius, right? We stayed […]
A Weekend Getaway in Fredericksburg
Every year for our anniversary, my husband and I usually go on a cruise. However this March we are going on a big cruise for my 40th birthday (yeah that’s not a typo, I’m still trying to wrap my head around it myself). And by big I mean many many vacation days planned, several countries on the […]
A Fredericksburg Wine Trail by Appointment
During our Weekend Getaway to Fredericksburg in December, we hit the wine trail by appointment (with a couple unscheduled stops in between) on our way back home to Houston. A little more structured than A Fredericksburg Wine Trail via Shuttle the day before, and just as enjoyable. We visited Grape Creek Vineyards, Baron’s Creek Vineyards, […]
A Fredericksburg Wine Trail via Shuttle
During our Weekend Getaway to Fredericksburg in December, we hit the wine trail responsibly via 290 Wine Shuttle. This hop on/hop off service from downtown Fredericksburg to select wineries along 290 is the best way to spend a busy Saturday in the Texas Wine Country. No driving, no worries, and surprisingly no lines or waiting. […]
A Mini Wine Trail in Grapevine
How much damage could I do in a half day on a mini wine trail? Oh, plenty! Recently my husband and I were in the Dallas area for a convention, and we had a half day to spare before the convention got started. Some people in this situation sleep in or read a book…I find the nearest winery. […]
Bluebonnet Wine Trail in a Day
Sadly, we live too far from wine country. But for a quick fix, we are within a short drive to seven wineries north of Houston. The Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail, with its seven participating wineries, host several events throughout the year. This past weekend was Wine and Chocolate Trail, where participants had two weekends to […]