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Savoring the Napa Valley

6 Compelling Reasons to Visit Napa Valley, California

By: Irene S. Levine
February 28, 2012
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Warm days and cool nights, coupled with a geography that fosters a variety of microclimates, have made the Napa Valley a cradle for some 400 wineries. It is an all-season, world-class tourist destination with broad appeal —- even for those who aren't wine-lovers. Here are just a few of the reasons to visit the Napa Valley:

Lobster Salad at Auberge du Soleil
A colorful sculpture in front of the di Rosa residence in Napa
Napa Valley in Winter
The rooftop pool at the Bardessono Hotel in Yountville.
Black (Perigord) Truffles that sell for $650-$1250 a pound
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Ultimate Valentine's Day Seductions: The Deals

Two-for-the-Road Valentine's Day Deals

By: Susan Breslow
February 6, 2012
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champagne toast chocolate dessertSource: © Ritz-Carlton Hotels.

Champagne and chocolate dessert at Bar Cocoa in Charlotte, NC.

Send your sweetheart on a flight of fancy.
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Food: The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Aphrodisiac

A cookbook author and expert "dishes" on aphrodisiac foods for Valentine’s Day.

By: Irene S. Levine
February 1, 2012
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An expert on aphrodisiacs dishes on how foods and a little forethought can make Valentine’s Day sexy and fun.

An expert on aphrodisiac foods shares her recipe to make Valentine's Day sexy and fun.
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Five Museum Restaurants: Where to Eat Well Among the Masters

Museum Restaurants that are Treasures Worth Visiting.

By: Irene S. Levine
July 19, 2011
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Many restaurant museums come with stunning viewsSource: Irene S. Levine

View of Columbus Circle from the Window of Robert, the Museum Restaurant at the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC.

Five museums where fine dining is an art
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Blue Hill at Stone Barns: Farm-to-Table Sunday Lunch

A Hudson Valley "Farmer's Feast"

By: Irene S. Levine
July 11, 2011
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First Lady Michelle Obama (shown with Chef Barber) hosted a Farm-to-Table Lunch at Blue Hill as part of her healthy eating program.

A visit to Blue Hill at Stone Barns reminds us of the link between farming and good eating.
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5 Summer Camp Getaways for Grownups

These camps prove you’re never too old to try something new or different

By: Irene S. Levine
June 14, 2011
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Isn't it cool to spend the summer on ice?

As a grownup camper, you can reclaim the joys of learning new skills and meeting new friends.
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6 Great Girlfriend Getaways for Summer (Part I)

Properties across the country are wooing girlfriends with special packages.

By: Irene S. Levine
June 6, 2011
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Traveling provides a chance to unwind and create shared memories

If you are looking for a special experience to share with your girlfriends, know this: Properties are wooing women with attractive packages.
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Save Money On Summer Travel

How to go almost anywhere you want for less

By: James A. Frank
April 21, 2011
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Ireland's economic troubles can be a financial boon for savvy travelers.

Here's the thing about travel deals: They're everywhere! Chances are if there's a place you want to go and a price you want to pay, you can make it happen. (Within reason: A five-star resort in Hawaii for $50 a night? Not likely.) But in this age of the internet, budget airlines, incredible competition, and wild imbalances in currencies, all it takes to save big money on a great trip is time.

You've got to be willing to do the homework. Go online, keep checking, talk to travel agents, and keep your expectations real.

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Bike Tours: Finding The Right Ride

A great, fun way to see the world is from a bike seat

By: James A. Frank
April 11, 2011
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About a decade ago, when I still had knees, my family took a bike trip in the Canadian Rockies. Not so much through the Rockies as alongside them. It remains one of my favorite vacations.

Bicyling is growing in the US as a way to get to work, get some exercise, or get the competitive juices flowing. Which makes sense: Biking is fun and easy (as easy as riding a bike, after all), and good for both you and the environment.

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Mexico's Safe Haven For Tourists

Los Cabos is far from the trouble—other than some punishing golf

By: James A. Frank
February 22, 2011
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Negative media attention has cast doubts on Mexico's reputation as a safe destination. Yes, there is drug-related violence in border towns stretching from Tijuana to Cuidad Juarez. But Mexico is a big country and its popular tourism getaways are, for the most part, far from the trouble.

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