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Castello de Amorosa

Napa Valley 101: Tips for First Time Visitors

Posted on February 13, 2018February 21, 2018 by Maps and Merlot

I don’t know about you, but after booking my first Napa Valley trip, I felt like a kid in a candy store. So many wineries to choose from, but so Read More…

Posted in California, Home, North America Tagged california, Destination, Napa Valley, north america, Wine 12 Comments
Hiking Cinque Terre - Vernazza 11

Why Cinque Terre Should be on Your Bucket List

Posted on February 28, 2017August 14, 2017 by Maps and Merlot

Cinque Terre lies along a beautifully rugged stretch of coastline in the Italian Riviera, and looks like it’s ripped straight from a picture book. The five villages boast vibrant terraces Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Europe, Home, Italy Tagged Cinque Terre, Destination, Italy, photography 55 Comments
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10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Barbados

Posted on January 24, 2017January 23, 2018 by Maps and Merlot

I imagine that by this part of winter with the holidays past, most folks are pretty fed up with snow shoveling, scraping ice off the windshield, and wearing pants. That Read More…

Posted in Barbados, Caribbean, Destinations, Home Tagged Barbados, Caribbean, Destination, weekend getaway, winter getaway 46 Comments

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