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Asheville, North Carolina: Biltmore Estate In Photos (Part 1)

January 22, 2013
A couple of months ago, I was sent on assignment with QC Exclusive magazine to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina with my husband.  To read my article that was published click here.  We were fortunate enough to go during the peak of the fall foliage season and the kaleidoscope...

San Francisco & Napa Valley: Day 4 (Part 2)

January 18, 2013
Before our unforgettable Trafalgar Tours farewell dinner we had one last winery to visit.  What I love most about Napa Valley, as opposed to other destinations saturated with wineries, is that each winery has its own uniqueness -- something special that helps to separate it apart from the rest.  They...

San Francisco & Napa Valley: Day 4 (Part 1)

January 14, 2013
Our last full day in Napa Valley with Trafalgar Tours began with what else, but yet another visit to a winery.  Except, this winery, Round Pond Estate, is also home to olive groves.  One of my favorite things in life is olive oil, thus I could not have been more...

San Francisco & Napa Valley: Day 3 (Part 2)

January 7, 2013
We had a big night to get ready for, but oysters and champagne with two of my favorite people, who also happen to be amazing bloggers, Andi and Abby, were more important to me than spending time getting all dolled up.  So, while others in our Trafalgar Tours group were refreshening...

San Francisco & Napa Valley: Day 3 (Part 1)

January 2, 2013
Before leaving our hearts in San Francisco for Napa Valley, our Trafalgar Tours group made a quick stop at a lookout point for the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge. In 1933, one of the world's most recognizable structures was created: The Golden Gate Bridge.  It is a suspension bridge crossing "the...