Slovenia

"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." --- Ernest Hemingway.Slovenia, a country in Central Europe, is known for its mountains, ski resorts and lakes. On Lake Bled, a glacial lake fed by hot springs, the town of Bled contains a church-topped islet and a cliffside medieval castle. In Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, baroque facades mix with the 20th-century architecture…

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Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre is a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. In each of the 5 towns, colorful houses and vineyards cling to steep terraces, harbors are filled with fishing boats and trattorias turn out seafood specialties along with the Liguria region’s famous sauce, pesto. The Sentiero Azzurro cliffside hiking trail links the villages and offers…

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Napa Wine Country

"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." --- Ernest Hemingway."Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it." --- Anonymous"Beer is made by men, wine by God!" --- Martin Luther"Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures."--- Michael Broadbent"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with…

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