Barbara Schoener is a "niche traveler", returning to beach destinations, DisneyWorld, wine regions and spas. She is also eager to explore and embrace the accompanying changes as a "college mom". Contact her at: bdmps@comcast.net.
This past weekend my friend Birgit and I enjoyed the event Bring Out the Barrel up in the Apple Hill area. While enjoying great wine and great food, the crew at ParaVi Winery brought an event to our attention that...
Winter is a wicked time to fight the blahs. As a AAA member I get their news magazine. I finally got a chance to start going through a pile of mail that has been staring at me. This offer caught...
The countdown continues to "Bring Out The Barrel" slated for this coming weekend. This will be the third and final entry of this series in which I have been highlighting the participating wineries. I have been...
Psst.... Valentine's Day is just around the corner!! This may have snuck up on some of us, but not the Milliken Creek Inn and Spa (www.millikencreekinn.com). They obviously have been preparing for cupid and aphrodite...
Just think, this time next weekend, you could be comfortabley ensconced, wine glass in hand, enjoying the rolling vineyards of the Sierra Foothills. Dreaming? No!!! It's Bring Out the Barrel weekend! January 30 and 31 are the...
Next weekend, the El Dorado Winery Association will be hosting their annual "Bring Out The Barrel" Extravaganza. With 22 participating wineries gearing up for next weekend, over the next few days, I am going to highlight what...
Hey all you Pinheads (and I mean this in the nicest way), heads up! While Shaun White, Sasha Cohen and the rest of our team have been gearing up for their competitions, veteran Pinheads have been getting ready for their...
After spending time marvelling at the surf and sand on the oceanside of Atlantic City, venture east and discover all that the bayside of the city has to offer at Historic Gardner's Basin Waterfront Park. In a...
If you are "down the shore" and hankering for some crab, Phillips Seafood Restaurant (www.phillipsseafood.com) is the place for you! A mainstay since 1956 along the Maryland coast, which is famous for all...
Priceline.com (www.priceline.com) is again slashing prices on cruises, up to 81%. These savings are available on cruises to both Mexico and the Caribbean among other locations. One of the better offers that I saw was...