Sip, Savor and See with Wine Lovers Travel

Hi Reader! Every once in a while, something happens that makes you pause and feel incredibly grateful. This month is one of those moments. For the third year in a row, I have been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as a Top Travel Specialist. Being included among the world's most respected travel advisors is a tremendous honor. It would not be possible without this wonderful community of curious travelers who trust me and Wine Lovers Travel with their journeys. So truly, thank you. View my...

Hi Reader, I was talking with mosaic artist Kate Kerrigan recently about our upcoming Mosaics & Wines of Sicily journey, and she said something that resonated with me. She was describing what travel means to her and said: "Visiting a new place takes me out of my comfort zone and requires me to be 100% present. All my senses are heightened. It's when I most truly feel alive." This hit me deeply because it’s how I feel when I travel and what I seek to bring to you when you join Wine Lovers...

Hi Reader, I just returned from Switzerland and had one of those travel days that reminds you why a little preparation can make all the difference. Our flight from Los Angeles arrived in Zürich about 45 minutes late. Normally, that would have been manageable. Except this time, we were among the first travelers going through Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES). What I wasn't prepared for was how long the process would take. 1) Hand print scanner, 2) Camera for facial recognition Crowds of...

Hi Reader, As I’m currently traveling through Italy and the Swiss Alps, I’m awed by the culture, the natural beauty and the fascinating people I’ve encountered on this journey, both our travelers and the locals we met. Friendships were born and relationships deepened. One of the best gifts you receive when you travel. Which is exactly why I want to offer you a quick update on the response I’ve received to both our Chile/Patagonia journey with Debbie Thomas and our Australia trip with Brian...

Hi Reader, Some of the trips we create start with a destination. This one started with a person. Years before I started Wine Lovers Travel, my husband and I used to visit Paso Robles often—wine tasting during the day and frequently ending up at one of our favorite dinner spots: Thomas Hill Organics. It had this warmth to it… beautiful food, a lively patio, the kind of place you didn’t want to leave. There were various people at the front of the house, and in retrospect, I’m sure that’s how I...

Hi Reader, I wish I could sit down with you and tell you about this trip over a glass of wine—because it’s one of those journeys that’s hard to capture in a brochure. But I’ll try. Because this one is special. As many of you know, I’ve partnered with Brian Carter to host a small group in Australia in February 2027—and from the moment we started shaping this itinerary, I knew it was going to be unforgettable. Not just because of where we’re going… but because of how we’ll experience it. And a...

Hi Reader! I’ve been having a number of conversations lately with clients who are starting to plan their travel for the next year or two—and one thing keeps coming up: When the right trip comes along, you feel it. I wanted to share a few journeys that are coming together especially well right now. If something resonates, it’s worth exploring sooner rather than later. A Rare Visit to One of Australia’s Most Iconic Wineries This is one of those rare itineraries where access makes all the...

Hi Reader! March feels especially meaningful this year. As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, we’re raising a glass to the remarkable women who shape the world of wine and travel. Winemakers, sommeliers, hosts, guides, entrepreneurs, and curious travelers like you make this community vibrant and inspiring. As a female-owned company powered largely by women, we feel incredibly grateful to share this space with so many talented partners around the globe. I'm Still in New Zealand…...

Hi Reader! Even though today is Presidents’ Day and we don’t usually pop into your inbox on a holiday… today felt like the right day. Because while you’re reading this, I’m somewhere over the Pacific on my way to New Zealand to board the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht Scenic Eclipse II. For the next 12 days, I’ll be sailing through some of the most remote and breathtaking places on Earth. Think towering cliffs, waterfalls plunging into ink-dark fjords, dolphins and penguins in the wild, and...