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A Genuine Winemaker Discovered in Istria, Croatia
I was getting discouraged by the sameness of new wine releases… the rush to score a high Parker...
Wine: Intrinsic & Extrinsic Experiences Create the Memory
The wine purchase decision is more complex than the choice for many other products, with taste...
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano: Do Not Be Fooled
Do NOT confuse the Montepulciano wine made from the varietal of the same name with Vino Nobile di...
Shopping for kosher food, wine and spirits
Trending now: Kosher food, wine and spirits – An exclusive two-part series on what it means to “go...
Kosher: The brand grows exponentially
Trending now: Kosher food, wine and spirits – An exclusive two-part series on what it means to “go...
The Italians are at it AGAIN…
This time it is all about UGA (no - not the University of Georgia), instead think Unita Geografiche...
NOT EASY: Airport Accessibility
Wishes for being able to transfer molecules through space ("Scotty, beam us up," Star Trek) fly...
Silver Tourism: What senior travelers deserve
By 2050, people over 60 will account for 22% of the world population - a potential tourism target...
Real men wear makeup
It is a fact that 15% of heterosexual men (aged 18 to 65) in the US currently use male cosmetics...
Wear makeup or nothing: Women – in our own lane
The global makeup/skincare industry is alive and well, with new market segments and new products...
The Lipstick Index
If retailers and online sellers were wondering where all the young women were, what they were...
Luxury cruising: Merely A distraction?
I recently attended a New York event hosted by Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) announcing their link...
Live long and look fabulous
Do you have an interest in your face (selfie alert)? Do you ever worry about lipstick on your teeth...
Before digging the co-op money pit
If you decided that a co-op apartment is worth the effort, review (with your accountant and...
Co-ops: Where your money goes
A co-op maintenance fee combines property taxes and common charges into one convenient (or...
Selling a Co-op? Good luck!
Should you ever want to sell your co-op – good luck! Just as it is a challenge to buy a co-op, it a...
Co-ops in crises
Many co-op buildings have been inadequately managed for years, and facades are breaking down thanks...
New York City: Nice place to visit but… Really want to live here?
You cannot stop talking about the wonderful business meeting/holiday/anniversary party you...
Italian wines triumph in the US, UK and Germany
In a three-way race between Italy, France, and Spain, the wines of Italy are victorious –...
The General Manager of Your Hotel is a Narcissist. The Dark Triad
The Dark Triad Personality Traits (DTP) includes Machiavellianism, Psychopathy, and Narcissism...
Live in Spain? Drinking Less Wine!
If you live in Spain, you may have noticed that your drinking habits have changed. You and your...
A Narcissist in Your Life? Oh S..t!
Up to 5 percent of the population has narcissistic personality disorder - one of the top 10...
Wine from Israel is 80% Kosher, Sabbath-Observant, and All Male
Wine in Israel is highly political and 80% kosher. The Bible mentions wine from Israel hundreds of...
Are you travel ready? Need Cosmetics?
Research suggests that the average American spends between $213-$244 every month on cosmetics...
Panic in Italy but never in coffee bars over an Espresso & Prosecco
It wasn't until I tasted Prosecco from Nino Franco that I finally understood why there is a buzz...
Italy Defines Luxury Jewelry
Birth of Jewelry Research has determined that one of the first necklaces was found in a Monaco cave...
Les Crus Bourgeois du Medoc: Making Wine Buying Easier?
Retail Muddle If you find walking into a wine shop to purchase a few bottles of vino for dinner or...
Governance and Associations of Bordeaux Wineries: By Law and By Choice
The French wine industry is founded on rules: the cepages (varieties of grapes used to make wine)...
Occitanie Formed: Dynamic Wine with an Interesting History
Languedoc-Roussillon Wines Today, Languedoc wines are considered to be among the most interesting...
Ivan Eskildsen: Republic of Panama’s New Minister of Tourism
Who He Is YES, he is young, and attractive and NO, he has no prior experience in government or...
From Farmers to Protesters to Winemakers
Sud De France is a wine brand that was not at the top of my preferred wine list, in fact, it was...
Bordeaux and Its Wines Change… Slowly
Tradition, tradition, tradition… For decades, Bordeaux winemakers have dug in their heels, hanging...
Bordeaux Wine: Pivot from People to the Soil
Wine has been made in the Bordeaux wine region since the Romans settled in the area (60 BC). The...
Bordeaux Wines: Started with Slavery
When I visited Bordeaux, I wondered about the magnificent 18th century architecture complete...
So many new Ukrainian Israelis: Wow!
This is a contribution submitted to scream.travel worth sharing. The war in Ukraine also brings out...
Chianti Classico or Chianti: Does it Really Matter?
The Difference(s) photo by John Cameron Whether your glass holds Chianti Classico or Chianti, the...
Rum is more than a beverage with spirit
Rum has new contenders to enter the marketplace Rum. In the Beginning Rum is more than a beverage...
Older is Better. Moscato d’Asti Sparkles in Italy
Moscato d’Asti (DOCG) is part of the Moscato family…a close member of the Moscato family, but not a...
Only in France: Champagne with Romantic Happy Bubbles
Oscar Wilde said, “Only the unimaginative can fail to find a reason for drinking champagne.”
Navigating Spanish Wines, Including the Important Label
Frequently, when I enter a neighborhood wine shop in Manhattan, I am stopped from browsing by...
Sparkling Wines from Spain Challenge “The Other Guys”
The French have spent many marketing dollars conditioning us to equate Champagne with good times...
Wines of Spain: Taste the Difference Now
I recently had the opportunity to be introduced to a selection of the unique and delicious wines...
Spain Ups Its Wine Game: Much More than Sangria
In 2020, worldwide wine drinking dropped by 2.8 percent, although there had been optimistic reports...
Loire Valley: Origin of Unique Malbec Wine
The Renaissance writer Rabelais was born in the Loire Valley; Joan of Arc led the French troops to...
French Consulate in NY Presents Now: Wines Val de Loire
This area in the Loire Valley is noted for the Cabernet Franc grape where it is used to produce...
Chinon Rose: Why Does it Remain a Mystery?
Chinon is hidden away in the Loire Valley, in-between Bordeaux and Burgundy. It is inconvenient to...
WorldHotels Now Adds Expertise and Charm to Vision
2019. As we lived through it – it did not seem to be remarkable. Travel and tourism executives and...
Guardian of Italian Luxury: Lust not Love
I was recently asked what I would buy with my lottery winnings (should I be so lucky) if real...
Barolo Wine Auction: €600,000 for Barolo in a Barrel
Sometimes an event is just an event, and sometimes (when I am lucky) the event turns into a...
Wines – Chenin Blanc Warning: From Yummy to Yucky
Chenin Blanc is a neglected grape. Why? Because it is more challenging than Chardonnay or Sauvignon...
French Wines: The worst production since 1970
France is noted for luxury and included in this array are its wines. The country produces...
New York French Consulate Now Presenting Wines Val de Loire: Partie Une
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Manhattan. I stood patiently standing in a long line outside...
Wine Rich Italy Nothing New: Grapes Go Native
Italy is the only country in the world with viticulture in all its regions, extending from the damp...
Avoid Wine Worries. Be Happy and Drink Bordeaux Les Legendes
It is no surprise that wines present in multiple hues - from clear as water, to deep, dark and as...
Drink More Wine. Help to Grow the World Economy
The year was 2020, and I, among others, spent US$326.6 billion on wine. Thanks to the pandemic, we...
Wine Links the Catenas with the Rothschilds: Enter New CARO
Feel free to call me a wine snob! When I note that a wine is produced by a partnership between the...
18 Incredible New Health Benefits when enjoying French Wine
Drinking a glass of French Wine a day may help with Alzheimer, Cancer, Memory Loss, Bone Density...
Rum is your Brain Food, Alcohol, and New York Lifestyle
Rum could be placed in a FOOD group, after all – it is made entirely from sugar cane elements; it...
Travel Beyond my New York City, Manhattan Zip Code
I may covet a closet filled with Prada and LV, but what I want IMMEDIATELY is the opportunity to...
2021 Caribbean Tourism: Gut Punched
The most tourism-dependent nations in the world include Aruba, Antigua, Barbuda, the Bahamas, St...
I Want a Baby: Travel with a Purpose!
Whether the travel plan folder is labeled Fertility Tourism, Reproductive Travel, or Cross Border...
Death Tourism: Travel with a purpose
Planning to travel? Your motivation is likely going to fall into one of these boxes:
Is Medical Tourism Safe?
At first blush, Medical tourism seems like a good idea. Travel to Thailand, UAE, or Germany – and...
Why can’t a hospital be more like a hotel?
Medical tourism destinations, like Bangkok or Dubai, make hospitals more than a hotel. BUT entering...
Hospitality industry offers a roadmap to hospital and ER services
Can you survive in an ER orHospitals in New York? Dr. Elinor Garely has gotten sick in Mexico...
New York Emergency Rooms: Un-American, scandalous, and dangerous
“Do not get very sick in New York City… so sick that you require emergency care,” warns Dr. Elinor...
Champagne for Everyone is your COVID Stimulus
The Founder of New York Champagne Week,, Blaine Ashley, was interviewed by Dr. Elinor Garely, where...
Wine Taxation Without Representation from Tourism or Tourists
A tariff on wine was imposed on imports from several European countries by former President Trump...
Successful Tourism Leadership Demands Dynamic and Innovative Education and Training
Dr. Marianna Sigala, Professor, University of South Australia Business School is the guest of...
Tourism will flourish: thanks to forgetfulness
Is the ability to forget the key to bringing back tourism? It is no secret that crises can severely...
Tourism and Pandemics: Do They Coexist?
What makes COVID-19 different from previous diseases in the speed and reach of the virus and the...
Caribbean: Flaws in Paradise
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people, you might...
Beach Tourism Unmasked: COVID-19
Tourism is an economic engine for many countries, and it has grown exponentially since the 1970s...
Ignorance, COVID-19 and Tourism
It is convenient to claim that the tourism industry has been brought to its knees because of COVID...
Airplanes: Part of the COVID-19 Problem
Since the beginning of COVID-19, many people have stopped flying! Why? The reasons are multiple and...
Truth or Dare in Travel and Tourism: Trust – the Final Frontier
Lies are like candies in a candy store, they come in various colors and sizes and offer different...
Truth or Dare in Travel and Tourism: Ethics and Lies
Lies are like candies in a candy store, they come in various colors and sizes and offer different...
Truth or Dare in Travel and Tourism
Lies are like candies in a candy store – they come in various colors and sizes and offer...
Tourism Impasse: Cannot Stop or Go
The hotel, travel and tourism industry contributed to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, most...