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Sep 21
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Big Sky Country Montana

5 Ways to Explore Montana and Its National Parks

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These days, when people say “Yellowstone,” you can’t be sure that they’re talking about America’s first national park. More often than not, they’re referring to one of TV’s most popular series by the same name. Many tourists are visiting Big Sky country looking for the “Yellowstone” lifestyle even if the drama isn’t real. Here are five ways to explore Montana and its amazing National Parks. 

Explore Yellowstone and Glacier by RV

Discover the natural beauty of Yellowstone, Glacier, and more with the comfort and convenience of a new Winnebago RV, you’ll have the freedom to travel at your own pace and experience the great outdoors like never before.… Read more

Sep 06
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Swiss Air Menu

SWISS Inflight Culinary Program Serving Taste of Switzerland

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SWISS to serve inflight delights from the award-winning FAHR restaurant in Canton Aargau.

For the next three months, SWISS (Swiss International Air Lines) will be offering travelers, on its long-haul services from Switzerland, culinary delights from Canton Aargau. The new First and Business Class meals are the creation of starred chef Manuel Steigmeier, chef de cuisine at the FAHR restaurant in the Aargau village of Künten. For Premium Economy Class guests, this latest chapter in the ‘SWISS Taste of Switzerland’ inflight culinary program also brings selected Aargau specialties that include the canton’s famous ‘Rüeblikuchen’ carrot cake.

The FAHR restaurant is the proud holder of one Michelin star and 17 GaultMillau points.… Read more

Sep 02
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EVA Air plane in air

EVA Air Unveils Hello Kitty Besties Plane

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Chicago O’Hare International Airport welcomed EVA Air’s unveiling of its newest Hello Kitty® Besties Plane on August 29. The jet arrived from Taipei and was greeted with a water salute as it approached the gate. The celebration continued with a reception complete with live music, festive pink décor, and culinary specialties including a decorated cake.

EVA Air team

EVA Air Hello Kitty Besties Plane Routes

EVA Air will now have four routes that feature Hello Kitty Jets. Hello Kitty Besties Jet will be flying the Chicago route (U.S.). BAD BADTZ-MARU Travel Fun will be flying the Clark route (Philippines) while Celebration Flight and Joyful Dream will alternate on the Bali and Cebu routes (Indonesia & Philippines).… Read more

Jun 09
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Loire Valley France

Outdoor Escapes in the Loire Valley

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As the world converges on France for the excitement of the Olympic Games, the Loire Valley offers an idyllic, nearby escape from Paris. Renowned for its stunning châteaux, charming villages, scenic gardens and extensive cycling routes, these five unforgettable outdoor escapes in the Loire Valley will create lasting memories.

Outdoor escapes in the Loire Valley

Biking

One of the best ways to discover the Loire Valley is via Loire à Vélo (or “Loire by Bike”). The Blois-Tours bike route passes through charming villages and vineyards, past iconic châteaux and along the Loire River. Stops along the way include the Château Royal de Bloisand the Château du Clos-Lucé in Amboise, which currently has an exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci and the Perfumes of the Renaissance, with 28 unique perfumes and over 60 reconstructed works and objects.… Read more

Feb 19
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the landscape of Tuscany

Nonnas Teach Cooking Classes in Italy at Tuscan Women Cook

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What could be better than learning to cook authentic Italian food from the grandmothers (nonnas) of Tuscany? One of my favorite ways to experience the lifestyle in different cities and countries is to explore their culinary world. From restaurants to home cooking to cooking classes to food markets and beyond, there are so many ways to immerse yourself in the culture. 
women cooking Tuscany
Located in the heart of Tuscany, Tuscan Women Cook celebrates the food and culture of the Italian region with their popular culinary vacation. Ensconced in the beautiful village of Montefollonico, Tuscan Women Cook offers an immersive cooking program to their guests.
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Oct 01
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Sofitel Chicago Hotel

Celebrate Wine Days at the Sofitel Chicago Hotel

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Looking for a Fall getaway that includes delicious food and wine and a location that can’t be beat? Book a stay at the Sofitel Chicago located just off Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile for Sofitel Wine Days.

Sofitel Chicago Hotel Room with Wine

Sofitel Wine Days

If you are a wine lover, French wine in particular, then Sofitel’s Wine Days are for you. I attended the opening of their Faire la Fête wine tasting celebration which was hosted on La Terrace. From whites to rose to deep reds, these wines were delicious and oh so fragrant. Sofitel Wine Days from Terrace

violin girl at sofitel

sofitel la terrace

Sofitel Chicago Wine Days will continue through October 31 with seasonal fall wine dinners, which are part of the larger wine dinner series, and weekly complimentary wine tastings.… Read more

Jun 19
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lemon cake

Mother’s Day Road Trip with Mazda: The Glazed Lemon Cake Edition

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When life is stressful, I literally will make lemonade out of lemons. Or in this case, Glazed Lemon Cake in Mini Bundt Pans. The vibrant scent, tartness of the lemons and sweet glaze makes for a perfect dessert.

It’s also one of my Mom’s favorite treats. Since we were celebrating Mother’s Day, it was the best excuse to pull out the mini bundt pan to make them for her.

Knowing how many ways I use lemons in dishes, I often think of my aunt and uncle’s place on the west coast where having a lemon tree outside your kitchen window is common.… Read more

Jul 19
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Saint Kate Arts Hotel Brings Art and Music to Milwaukee’s Hospitality Scene

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When you travel a lot, hotels can start to look the same. Not the case with the Marcus Hotels and Resorts re-concepting of the former Intercontinental Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Saint Kate Arts Hotel opened in June and will become your new favorite place to stay every time you visit the city.

Saint Kate Arts Hotel Brings Art and Music to Milwaukee's Hospitality Scene

Saint Kate Arts Hotel

Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, across the street from the Performing Arts Center – a big hint of all you will experience at the Saint Kate Arts Hotel – is Milwaukee’s first foray into a hotel that highlights art, music, performance and theater.… Read more

May 28
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Danzante Bay Golf Club: Where Golf Course Meets Nature

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Danzante Bay Golf Club: Where Golf Course Meets Nature – Villa Del Palmar Resort and Spa in Loreto, Mexico, opens Rees Jones’ designed landscape inspired course.

The east coast of the Baja peninsula has a new golf course that will challenge golfers in ways they had not anticipated. Situated in Loreto, Mexico, a sleepy fishing village 300 miles north of Cabo San Lucas, you will find Danzante Bay Golf Club.

Danzante Bay Golf Club: Where Golf Course Meets Nature

Danzante Bay Golf Club: Rees Jones

Designed by renowned golf course architect, Rees Jones, Danzante Bay is one where nature plays an integral part of the course’s design. With the first 11 holes open in November 2016, the final holes were completed in December, 2017.… Read more

Oct 09
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Organize Your Kitchen and Life With Hefty® Slider Storage Bags

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I don’t know about you but I find my life is so much easier when I am organized. Now, I realize that term is in the eye of the beholder, but I do try to think one step ahead as much as possible. There are many ways to implement organization into one’s life from keeping a calendar to scheduling bills to be paid online to how you organize your cabinets and closets and so on. I use all sorts of resources to make this happen but the one I am going to share with you here is so simple and inexpensive, it will be an easy addition to your daily life.… Read more