Tag: Wineries
Mixed Case: Garden Party
Our Mixed Case series serves up an eclectic mix of recent ‘adult beverage’ discoveries by the dozen.
Whether you’re perusing a bar menu while traveling or stirring up a cocktail at home, let our guide lead to new taste destinations.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Late summer...
Mixed Case: ‘Tis The Season for Wine
Twelve Tasty Sips
Our Mixed Case series serves up an eclectic mix of recent ‘adult beverage’ discoveries by the dozen.
Whether you’re perusing a bar menu while traveling or stirring up a cocktail at home, let our guide lead to new taste destinations.
By Hope S....
Adams County Pour Tour
Savor the season in the bountiful Pennsylvania countryside near Gettysburg.
A new craft beverage tour highlights the pints and pours of Adams County, bringing together wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries. A tasty tour option for adults age 21 and older!
By Renee Sklarew
Rooted in the heart...
Adults-Only Experiences in Colorado
21 Plus Salute!
Colorado bursts with experiences for grownups.
Leave the kids (if you've got any) at home and head to Colorado.
Seize the chance to reconnect, enjoy some peace and quiet, and indulge in adults-only experiences at ranches, B&Bs, hot springs, 18-and-older events and more.
Colorado is...
Mixed Case: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Twelve 13 Tasty Sips
Our Mixed Case series serves up an eclectic mix of recent ‘adult beverage’ discoveries.
Whether you’re perusing a bar menu while traveling or stirring up a cocktail at home, let our guide lead to new taste destinations.
By Hope S. Philbrick
This Mixed...
Napa Valley Is Open For Business [Front Line Report]
California's famed wine country survived the devastating fires and is open for business.
A report from V. Sattui Winery.
Folks in Napa Valley, California want you to know that while the recent fires were destructive, damage to wineries and vineyards was not widespread.
In fact...
Of the...
October is Virginia Wine Month
Visit a winery—or, better yet, several of them—in Virginia to toast in fall.
In addition to lip-smacking yummy adult beverages, enjoy autumn color and pleasant temperatures.
By Chris Chamberlain
We’re big fans of wine here at Getaways for Grownups, and discovering wine regions beyond traditional favorites...
Lodi, California [Wine Country Escape]
Visit California’s unsung wine country hero.
By Caroline Eubanks
California is dotted with wine regions, all of which boast picturesque rolling hills striped with vineyards. Some like Napa, Sonoma, and even the Russian River Valley seem to get all the attention. But Lodi? The San Joaquin...
Mixed Case: All Season Wines
Twelve 22 Tasty Sips
Our Mixed Case series serves up an eclectic mix of recent ‘adult beverage’ discoveries.
Whether you’re perusing a bar menu while traveling or stirring up a cocktail at home, let our guide lead to new taste destinations.
By Hope S. Philbrick
It’s a...
Hop-On Hop-Off London Bus Tour
Tour the United Kingdom's capital riding atop a double-decker bus.
By Carrie Whitney
The image of a double-decker bus is synonymous with London, England, but in...
Bed & Breakfast Accommodations in South Carolina’s Old 96 District
Story by Hope S. Philbrick
Photos courtesy Old 96 District
Sponsored by Old 96 District
Located in the western part of South Carolina bordering Georgia, South Carolina’s...
Come Find Bourbon
There’s a fresh, new answer to the common question of where to stay when exploring Kentucky Bourbon Country, thanks to the tourism commissions of...
Culinary Weekend: Hilton Head Island
By Hope S. Philbrick
Nothing satisfies the soul like Lowcountry cuisine. Except, perhaps, the Lowcountry itself. Add them together for a truly satisfying vacation destination....
The Burgess Hotel
By Hope S. Philbrick
If you're looking for more than a place to lie your head and rather someplace that will also touch your heart,...
Product Tested: Fab Slabs
Australian cutting boards now available in the United States
Fab Slabs is a family-owned and -operated business that hails from the Sunshine Coast of Australia....
Sea Island Forge Kettles
By Hope S. Philbrick
Sea Island Forge, based in St. Simons Island, Georgia, is sparking new traditions in backyards nationwide with its kettles.
Every Sea Island...
Eat Up the SC Hammock Coast
By Hope S. Philbrick
The Lowcountry, the U.S. East Coast ecosystem shared exclusively by South Carolina and Georgia, is home to spectacular scenery (in every...
Bourbon Country [2019 Update]
Savor America’s Native Spirit
Loop through Kentucky on a road trip that promises adult fun, picturesque views, learning opportunities, tasty treats, and freebies
By Hope S....
Inn to Inn to Inn: Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
One luxurious way to hike part of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Recently, I hiked 30 miles in three days.
It ranks as...
Rent a Houseboat in the U.S.A. [Exclusive]
By Hope S. Philbrick with additional reporting by Katie DeTar
Two years ago, in the course of researching this story for Simply Buckhead magazine, I...
Mall of America [UPDATE]
Bloomington, Minnesota is home to the No. 1 tourism attraction in the United States.
The shopping mecca offers plenty of grownup fun even if you...
“Dirty Dancing” Weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge
Carry a watermelon. Hold the frame. Shake your maracas. Never let anybody put you in the corner. Most of all, smile and have the...