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How to Work With Me: An Insider Look at My Travel Planning Process
From whiskey trails to wine regions, here’s what to expect when you book with Extended Escapes. Planning a big trip feels like a full-time job…one that involves too many browser tabs, too many Reddit reviews, and too little time. That’s where I come in. I design custom travel experiences for people who love exploring but don’t love the planning part.
Oct 115 min read


Before the Tour Buses Roll In: 4 Wine Regions at Their Springtime Best
Discover the best time to explore wine country: before the crowds arrive. From Bordeaux’s budding vines and Michelin-star dining to Mendoza’s Malbec with Andes views, La Rioja’s tapas-tempranillo nights, and Portugal’s Douro Valley in full bloom—spring is the secret season for wine lovers. Beat the tour buses, sip with the winemakers, and claim your insider pass to vineyards at their most authentic.
Sep 183 min read


I Went to Europe’s Christmas Markets…And Here’s What No One Tells You
When I planned my Christmas market trip through Europe, I had one mission: experience all of it . The mulled wine. The twinkle lights....
Jul 143 min read


Where to Find Warm Drams and Cold Cobblestones: Christmas Markets for Wine and Whiskey Lovers
If your love language is a hot drink and a passport stamp, this one’s for you. This December, skip the cookie-cutter snow globes and lean...
Jul 133 min read


Wine Cruise or Land Tour? How to Choose the Right Sip-and-See Experience
Let’s be honest: deciding between a wine cruise and a land-based wine tour is the kind of “problem” most people would love to have. It’s the ultimate travel version of “red or white?”… and luckily, there’s no wrong answer. Just different vintages of wonderful. 🍷 Ready to skip the research and just talk options? Click here to schedule your complimentary consultation, or check out this AmaWaterways wine cruise itinerary to get inspired. So, how do you choose between floatin
Jul 63 min read


What Wine Tourism Gets Right… and So Very Wrong
Because not every tasting room is worth the hype. Wine tourism has a glow-up reputation: think golden vineyards, charming winemakers,...
Jun 173 min read


How to Turn a Wine Festival Into a Full Vacation
Because if you’re already packing sunscreen and stemware, why not stay a while? Wine festivals are great… sunshine, sips, and maybe a...
Jun 142 min read


Wine Festivals > Wine Tastings (And Yes, I Said What I Said!)
Look, I love a good tasting room moment as much as the next wine lover…But if you’re still planning your wine trips around wherever the...
Jun 92 min read
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