Food Wine Travel History
FIRST HAND REVIEWS
INTERESTING PLACES...GREAT FOOD...FINE WINES...AND THE HISTORY
WHICH LINKS THEM TOGETHER
THE FOOD WE LOVE
The famous gourmet chef Julia Child once said when asked if she ever ate a hamburger- "Absolutely!! You've got to enjoy the things you crave every once in a while..." Our Food Reviews highlight local foods from Philadelphia's cheese steaks to San Francisco's sourdough bread. Learn about Michigan cherries,Kansas City barbeque and Wisconsin cheese. Order fresh Florida oranges or enjoy a bowl of hot New England clam chowder on a cold winter day. When traveling, be sure not to miss the foods that make each locale famous! If you're interested in broadening your culinary palette by experiencing
a variety of regional foods and wines, one of the most cost-effective
ways to do so is to buy timeshare in a destination like Napa Valley.
Ownership enables you to visit California's esteemed wine country each
year, or you can exchange your vacation property for time in other
equally appetizing destinations like Maine, New Orleans and New York City.
RELAXING WITH FINE WINE
Want to learn about fine wines from the U.S. and around the world....Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand....Chianti from Italy....Champagne and Bordeaux from France....Chardonnay from Temecula....Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio from Napa, and wonderful newcomers from Chile, Argentina and Australia - don't miss our Wine Reviews. Two Chardonnays from the Sonoma Region in California stand out for their rich, full-bodied, buttery taste - Clos du Bois and Buena Vista. Lovers of rich, full bodied red wines will want to try the Chateau Margaux and Pomerol's Petrus - both great Cabernet Sauvingnon's from France's Bordeaux Region. Article highlight: The Disappearing Cork. Wine highlight: California Chardonnays.
TRAVEL REVIEWS
Summer is here and there are great places to wile away those vacation hours. Below are three destinations that can ensure a relaxing trip and fun activities. Take the family to Washington DC or the Grand Canyon. Looking for something different - vacation on Martha's Vineyard or tour the Brandywine Valley. Looking for rugged natural beauty - try Sedona, Arizona. Our travel guides provide detailed information including history, top attractions, restaurants and travel tips. View pictures, purchase travel books, access area maps and link to related sites for more information. To see more vacation ideas visit our Travel Reviews and Historic Sites website.
HISTORIC LANDMARKS
Although only 200 years old, the U.S. has many historic cities and landmarks that have preserved our heritage and transition from a Wild-West adventure to the worlds' leading industrial and financial center. Visit Philadelphia's Independence Hall; walk through Gettysburg National Park - location of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War; or take a trip to the Alcatraz - location of the infamous prison. Take a ride on the Durango Silverton Railroad or visit Baltimore's Fort McHenry - home of the Star Spangled Banner. See our Historic Sites for more vacation ideas
