When travelers talk Italy, it’s typically Rome, Venice, Florence and Tuscany. If you’re looking for a new area to explore, how about La Spezia?
La Spezia is located on the northern part of Italy, midway between Genoa and Pisa on the Ligurian Sea, and is one of Italy’s commercial harbors. It’s a great place to tour with so many things to do, including:
Social media has quickly become a staple of modern-day culture. Wherever you go, it seems people are always on their phones, checking Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and so much more. While social media is a great way to check in with friends, share important memories, and catch up on the latest news, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Everyone needs a break from social media sometimes, and especially on vacations. Here are some reasons why you should consider a social media break on your next vacation:
What’s the best days and times to fly? Well, it depends on who you talk to. Some say that if budget is an issue and you want to spend less on your airfare tickets, you should fly during the week, not on weekends. However, if you want to get a deal, moneysaving experts also advise purchasing it months ahead of time or snagging a ticket at the last minute. Confusing!
You pop the bubbly on New Year’s Eve or on any special occasion. If you love champagne, then the place you need to vacation is the champagne region of France. Here you can tour the cellars of the leading producers in the world of the bubbly.
Ruinart: Tour the Ruinart wines in the Crayères, chalk mining pits that have been designated Unesco World Heritage and Historical Monuments since 1931. Ruinart is the oldest established Champagne house, producing champagne since 1729. The two-hour tour includes a guided tasting of two cuvées. If you plan on visiting the region, please note that the Crayères are closed from November 10, 2016 to March 13, 2017, but it’s a great time to at least start planning your trip.
The Finger Lakes are located in Central New York and home to some of the tastiest wines in the state. Depending on what time of the year you visit, you can enjoy a full day or half-day tour of specific vineyards. For example, The Cayuga Wine Trail West Taste & Learn is a half-day fully guided and narrated wine tour that features three Cayuga Lake vineyards, including Cayuga Ridge Winery, where the owner, will take you on a private, behind-the-scenes tour of the wine-making process. At Hosmer Winery, you’ll taste two of the vintages of the same wine, side by side, as well as enjoy a chocolate pairing featuring locally-made chocolate paired with one of the Hosmer wines. Finally, it’s to the Sheldrake Point Winery, where you’ll taste their Rieslings and Ice Wine.