Travel
Hotels
The Westin Excelsior – Florence, Italy
Set along the banks of the River Arno, The Westin Excelsior – Florence blends historic grandeur with modern luxury. With five-star service, refined rooms, and its crown jewel restaurant Cosimo, this landmark hotel remains a quintessential Florentine destination.
Alisal Ranch: A Luxurious Western Getaway in Wine Country
Tucked away in the rolling hills of California’s Santa Ynez Valley, Alisal Ranch blends rustic charm with five-star luxury. Whether you’re riding horseback at sunrise, savoring world-class cuisine, or unwinding by the fire, this legendary dude ranch delivers an unforgettable escape. We visited for the 20th anniversary of Sideways—and it
Unwind in Rustic Elegance: A Review of Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farms
Step back in time at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, where charming farmhouse chic meets rich New Mexico history. Explore lavender fields, savor Rio Grande cuisine, and unwind in a cozy room that reflects the property’s 14th-century heritage.
Wineries
Devona
Devona is a small Walla Walla producer founded by John and Molly Abbott, whose careers include formative roles at Canoe Ridge Vineyard and Abeja. The winery combines Washington Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay with Oregon Pinot Noir, using vineyard-specific sourcing and an appointment-only cellar tasting format.
Troon Vineyard
Troon Vineyard brings Southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley to downtown McMinnville through a focused biodynamic wine bar built around estate-grown Rhône and Mediterranean varieties. Its combination of certified regenerative farming, minimal-intervention cellar work, broad stylistic range, and informed hospitality makes it a distinctive alternative to the Pinot Noir-centered tasting rooms surrounding
Telaya Wine Co.
Telaya Wine Co. combines an urban Garden City winery with a riverside tasting room on the Boise Greenbelt. Founded by Earl and Carrie Sullivan, it produces wines from Idaho and Washington fruit, with particular emphasis on structured reds, vineyard-designated bottlings, and a hospitality program built around flexible flights, events, and