Holiday Wines, Travel Dreams, and a Look Ahead
8 days ago • 4 min readHi Reader, As we get ready to wrap up the year and take a little pause for the holidays, I wanted to send one last note before we close the book on 2025. This may be our final newsletter of the year, but we are already looking ahead with so much excitement. There is a lot we cannot wait to share in 2026, from new destinations and partnerships to experiences that bring wine, travel, and connection together in meaningful ways. Thank you for being part of this community, for traveling with us,...
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22 days ago • 2 min readHi Reader, I’m writing this from Upstate New York, still blissfully full from Thanksgiving and still soaking in every last minute with family. I hope your holiday was everything you needed, whether you cooked up a feast at home or savored the luxury of not having to wash a single dish. As we step into Cyber Monday, your inbox is probably overflowing. So let’s make this one fun, useful, and full of things that spark joy, and adventure. Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide Is Here We just released it,...
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29 days ago • 1 min readHi Reader, Before the inbox avalanche of Black Friday emails hits, here’s something a little more fun. Remember when holiday catalogs showed up in the mail and you’d flip through them circling your wish list? We miss that. So we made our own version, just for wine lovers, travelers, and the people who shop for them. Introducing your 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, filled with curated wine gifts, travel-friendly accessories, and exclusive seasonal offers from some of our favorite partners. No...
READ POSTTrips, Wine and Black Friday Perks
about 1 month ago • 2 min readHi Reader, The holiday season is picking up speed, and before things get busy I wanted to give you a roundup of updates, exclusive Black Friday offers, and a little travel inspiration for the week. We are also putting the finishing touches on our Holiday Gift Guide, arriving to your inbox next week. It includes travel essentials we love, special wine offers from our partner wineries, and trip ideas for 2026 and 2027. If you’re thinking about gifting travel or planning something meaningful for...
READ POSTBrian Carter’s going Down Under — want in?
about 2 months ago • 4 min readYou've got to come here, Reader! If you think Chile is only about Patagonia and mountains, have I got news for you! Chile is a hot and mostly undiscovered wine and food destination! I’ve spent the past three days here, packing in wineries, restaurants, and must-see sights to prepare for future Wine Lovers Travel trips. Starting in Santiago, easily accessible from the U.S., I explored the historic city center and chic tourism districts before heading south to the Maipo Valley, home to Chile’s...
READ POSTDiscovering France, Spain & Italy with You
2 months ago • 2 min readBonjour Reader! Coming to you from France, fresh off an incredible 8-day trip aboard the Emerald Sakara through Italy, France, and Spain. One of the highlights was docking in Genoa, home to the world’s best pesto (yes, I confirmed it firsthand!) and sipping wine on deck as the sun dipped below the Ligurian coast. Now, I’m in the Loire Valley, tasting its elegant whites and wandering the storybook gardens of Château de Villandry, where every corner feels like stepping into a painting. Travel...
READ POSTWine, Mosaics & World-Class Journeys
3 months ago • 3 min readHello Reader! As the season shifts and Yom Kippur begins tonight, I find myself reflecting on the journeys behind us and the adventures ahead. I’ll shortly be on my way to the airport to make my way to the other side of the world to board the Emerald Sakara for just over a week, followed by time in the Loire Valley to scout unforgettable experiences we’ll soon share with you. Travel always feels more meaningful this time of year. It reminds me that every destination offers new perspectives,...
READ POST4 Latina Winemakers Changing Paso Robles
3 months ago • 3 min readHello Reader! September is flying by, and with it comes Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to pause and raise a glass to the winemakers whose stories inspire us all. This year we’re spotlighting a few remarkable women right here in California, while also celebrating every Hispanic winemaker forging new paths, shaping the future of wine, and pushing the industry forward in bold, beautiful ways. On a fun note, the WLT team is coming together this week in LA for Australia Marketplace North America...
READ POSTYour Passport to Endless Summer (and Wine!)
4 months ago • 2 min readHello Reader! Labor Day may mark the end of summer at home, but around the world, the season never really ends. With Wine Lovers Travel, you can keep chasing sunshine, vineyards, and unforgettable meals wherever the journey takes you. This month, we’re sharing extraordinary opportunities still open for 2026: from private yacht expeditions and alpine rail journeys to a one-of-a-kind trip with “The Wine Guy” in Australia. Whether you’re craving a return to Europe or ready to explore new...
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