2241. Explore the History of Winemaking on a Visit to Château de Perdiguier
October 25, 2016
A trip down France’s beautiful, 300-year-old Canal du Midi makes the perfect wine tour of the famous Languedoc-Roussillon region. It gives you the time you need to see how the stunning landscape of the area has given birth to a rich wine-producing culture.
A journey down this beautiful canal...
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2242. A History of Casks and Why They Are Still Used to Store Wine Today
October 25, 2016
It’s become such a familiar sight as we wander around vast cellars on a wine tour – the huge wooden casks lying on their sides while their precious content ages inside. But have you ever stopped to wonder why wooden casks were used in the first place, and why a modern alternative hasn’t stepped in t...
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2243. Take a Wine Tour Through Time
October 25, 2016
While we love to hear about its recent history on a wine tour or from a book, no one knows exactly when the first grape was crushed, fermented and turned into a beverage. We do know, however, that as far back as Ancient Egypt, wine has played an important part in the human world of ceremony, religio...
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2244. Enjoy the Culture of Bermuda's Most Authentic Markets
October 25, 2016
As a seasoned traveller, I've always loved the market culture. Wherever you are in the world, I believe that if you want to discover the true spirit of the place, spending a few hours wandering around a local market picks you up and drops you right in the heart of it. Bermuda is no different. ...
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2245. Hamilton City: Enjoy a Relaxing City Break in Bermuda
October 25, 2016
Bermuda is such a compact and vibrant destination that you can experience a lot in a short space of time. While we'd all love to be able to spend a lazy couple of months relaxing on a sun-drenched beach, shopping up a storm or improving our golf handicap, the reality is that, most of the time, we do...
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2246. Explore the Historic Homes of St George, Bermuda
October 25, 2016
If you've only got a short time, a cultural city break in Bermuda makes for a wonderful experience. Being so compact doesn't mean it lacks an interesting heritage and, with settlement dating back to the 1600s, there's a breadth of history that many of my clients find quite surprising. While...
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2247. Enjoy a Cultural City Break in Palermo
October 25, 2016
Even after so many years visiting Sicily, I can still find surprises in its vibrant capital, Palermo. Despite being the largest city on the island, it's often overlooked by tourists who head straight from the airport to the resort towns or more popular rural regions. While I can't deny that the rest...
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2248. Experience the Diversity of Cefalù
October 25, 2016
Being someone who travels a lot, I never like to play favourites with my destinations, especially with all the fantastic resorts in Sicily - because it's virtually impossible to choose. Luckily, the island is compact enough that you usually don’t have to. But I have to admit I do have somewhat of a ...
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2249. Explore the Greek Temple Complexes of Sicily
October 25, 2016
Sicily is the ultimate destination for history lovers. This beautiful Italian island has been influenced by a diverse range of societies, all of whom have left their indelible mark on its unique culture. But perhaps no legacy is more important than that endowed by the ancient Greeks. I've sp...
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2250. Two Magnificent Marine Reserves of Sicily
October 25, 2016
Over my years of assisting clients to find accommodation in the best Sicily resorts, I've been privileged to have explored a great deal of what I believe is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. You'd be hard pressed to find a more diverse and abundant landscape, and throughout the nine pr...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
