Top deluxe digs for Fido and family

America’s Top 10 Pet-Friendly Hotels.  San Diego’s Grand Del Mar is one of the TripAdvisor top pet-friendly luxury properties in the U.S. Travelers can relax in the pristine guestrooms where four-legged friends will find their own amenities including beds, bowls and toys.  The number of U.S. respondents who plan to hit the road with their furry … Read more

Wine of the 2013 America’s Cup

Mumm Napa sparkling wine house is the official sparkling wine of the America’s Cup Summer of Racing in San Francisco. From the opening ceremonies on July 4th through the final races in September, Mumm Napa sparkling wines will be on hand to toast one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events in true Napa Valley … Read more

California wine legend Robert Mondavi fetes 100th anniversary

Robert Mondavi is the name synonymous with the American wine industry, being often credited with birthing the California wine industry, giving it credibility on the international stage. The tireless ambassador for the California wine industry would mark his centennial birthday on June 18. In light of this special milestone, Robert Mondavi Winery, the symbol of … Read more

The enduring luxury of leisure. Travel habits of affluent American households

The most popular form of vacationing among affluent holidaymakers: US According to the biennial study Resonance Report 2013, in good times and bad, the desirability of leisure never wanes for affluent American households. Leisure is an unwavering, trend-proof, recession-resilient status symbol. What shifts is the choice of travel companion, destination and experience. The Resonance Report … Read more

Carlos Santana’s sparkling wine – a rosé that will rock your palate

Carlos Santana’s second sparkling wine. Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and Mumm Napa, one of California’s top sparkling wine houses, released their 2nd collaboration – Mumm Napa Supernatural Rose tete de cuvee or top bottling. The sparkling wine comes from the 2006 vintage and is 100% Napa Valley grapes, with a 50%/50% blend of Pinot Noir … Read more

Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa to host once-in-a-lifetime onboard vintage room menu

An ongoing trend sees major cruise lines including innovative choices for gourmandizing, certified cheese and wine sommeliers, chef-like cocktails served by certified mixologists and gourmet dining options at every meal. All-inclusive culinary experiences are a hallmark of Crystal Cruises, a cruise line that invited the ever-charming Japanese celebrity master chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa to … Read more