Luxury Wine Tasting Tours

Wine-lovers, wine connoisseurs, oenologists and even those who simply enjoy a tipple, flock to some of the most beautiful locations in the world to sample (indulge in!) fine wines. France, Spain, New Zealand and South Africa all have their fair share of great wines and great cuisine. Italy’s lovely region of Tuscany joins these delicious destinations as one of the hallmark culinary hotspots in the world. Tuscany wine vacations are very popular but the options are endless. Plan your Tuscan wine getaway with these luxury vacation ideas and tips.
You can easily plan a luxury wine vacation by working with a private tour operator that can take care of every detail for you. Tuscany wine tours range from a couple hours or a full day to even a full week adventure exploring the countryside and getting the chance to try amazing wines straight from the barrel. A Tuscany wine tour often includes private tastings, guided tours of vineyards, romantic picnics and the chance to enjoy an insider look into the savory world of Tuscan wines and gastronomy.
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Kick start your New Year’s resolution in Uruguay or Brazil: these two countries in South America offer great places to celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the new one. Pack your sun cream and bikinis, and enjoy South America’s rich tapestry of culture, nature, welcoming people and mouthwatering cuisine. We’ve selected some of the most special and extraordinary places you should visit in Uruguay and Brazil: take a look at these 20 tips and get inspiration for your getaway.
URUGUAY
Uruguay is often overlooked by tourists travelling to South America because it is a small country, but it has plenty of attractions on offer to guarantee a vibrant holiday. The relaxed pace of life, fascinating nature with beautiful coastlines that are great for surfers and the stable economy makes it one of South America’s premier destinations that’s definitely worth highlighting.
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Bardessono Hotel, which is a beautiful town at the center of the Napa Valley in Yountville, California, has always been successful in providing an extravagant experience to its tourists. In this lodging, the guests will be able to go through a wine tasting while having a peaceful vacation. Continue reading…

This May, After 5 TV will be shooting on location in the South of France for a new travel show aptly named After 5 TV Destinations. The series is driven to discover exciting touristic destinations through 5 key elements: travel, wine, gastronomy, cultural life and events.
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The Napa Valley boutique hotel Bardessono is offering a spirit-filled New Year’s Eve special that’s perfect for a romantic getaway to celebrate 2011. The luxury hotel in California is home to eco-luxury, sustainable accommodations in the heart of the romantic wine country.
NYE Special $849/couple
Spa Suite + Dinner
Enjoy wine tastings, winery visits, strolls around the fragrant gardens and countryside, relaxing wellness treatments and Yoga classes as well as top-class dining fare at Bardessono‘s restaurant featuring farm-fresh, locally grown organic ingredients.
Start the New Year in style at Bardessono – make your New Year celebration memorable and eco-friendly. The holiday package includes:
• Overnight Spa Suite accommodations on December 31st, 2010
• Six-course dinner for two
• Breakfast for two in The Restaurant
$849 per couple – King Spa Suite
$949 per couple – King Steam Spa Suite with Outdoor Shower
Stay an extra night or two for $399 per night

Visit California in a private helicopter tour of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Napa Valley at California Wine Country. Millionaire Concierge offers private wine tasting tours in helicopter in California for surely the best views of Southern California and Napa Valley.
Visit California and see the SoCal coast from a whole new perspective – from the privacy of your own private helicopter charter. Luxury concierge service agency Millionaire’s Concierge‘s current menu of helicopter tours in California will certainly be the most unique way to enjoy a California vacation.
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