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.

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.

When I planned my Christmas market trip through Europe, I had one mission: experience all of it . The mulled wine. The twinkle lights. The bratwurst. The chaos. The cozy. It was a bucket-list trip, and I was ready to lean in. But for all the reels and Pinterest boards promising magical vibes, there were a few surprises, and a few lessons, that no one really tells you about. So here’s my tell-all (with wine-stained gloves and a suitcase full of ceramic mugs to prove it), Q&A-s

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...

You're standing at the rail of a river ship somewhere outside Bordeaux, glass in hand, watching vineyard rows scroll past like a slow film. The next port is an hour away. Dinner is already handled. You have nowhere to be. Or you're in a rental car on a back road in Rioja, slightly lost, with a trunk full of bottles you definitely didn't plan to buy. The winery you just left wasn't in any guidebook. The owner poured you four things that aren't exported anywhere. You're already

Because not every tasting room is worth the hype. Wine tourism has a glow-up reputation: think golden vineyards, charming winemakers, and tasting flights that turn into full-blown life philosophies. (“This Syrah really speaks to my soul.”) And sometimes? It delivers. Hard. But other times, wine travel is like a bad Tinder date: all flash, no follow-through. You booked the tour, showed up in your cutest shoes, and left wondering why the highlight was a complimentary breadstic

Because if you’re already packing sunscreen and stemware, why not stay a while? Wine festivals are great… sunshine, sips, and maybe a...

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...