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Family Wine Vacations
Posted by trondau in Bilbao, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, culture, Family, Florence, Napa, Rioja, San Francisco, Sociologyofwine, trends, Tuscany, Wine Cities on March 4, 2011
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Napa, Bordeaux, Tuscany and Rioja offer more for your family than just great wine.
My wife tells me winery visits are not interesting for toddlers. I disagree. Wine trips are not only for connoisseurs, you can bring your spouse, brother, kid, parent or even your pet along. But remember two key planning tips: 1. Reading wine books that describe vines, wines and grapes will not help you much. 2. Every vacation should provide each participant non-wine, peak experiences, so anchor your trip in an independently attractive city that has options for the whole family (see Family Wine Vacations, Color Magazine USA, ED. 35 – MARCH 2011).
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