Tag: UNESCO

  • Tasting France’s Finest at the Ruinart Champagne House

    Tasting France’s Finest at the Ruinart Champagne House

    Reims Champagne-1-3France’s champagne region and city of Reims is just a 45 minute train ride north-east from Paris through the countryside. If you are visiting Paris and have time for a day trip, this is the perfect blend of history and gastronomy.

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  • Step Into the Past at Chichen Itza, Mexico’s Largest Mayan Ruins

    Step Into the Past at Chichen Itza, Mexico’s Largest Mayan Ruins

    Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins MexicoNo matter how beautiful our vacation destination is, we always follow a Leave the Resort!’ philosophy to seek out the rich culture and stories a country has to share, whether it be through their culinary, architectural, or natural wonders.  Below is a little guide detailing all you need to know to leave your resort and take the best day trip to Chichen Itza from Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, or Tulum. (more…)

  • A Wine Lover’s Dream in Portugal’s Douro Valley

    A Wine Lover’s Dream in Portugal’s Douro Valley

    Douro Valley Portugal | Sails & Spices
    Quinta Nova

    We were on a mission to find the perfect stay in a European wine country.  Our dreams of relaxing by the pool, overlooking rows of age-old vines, and getting to know the nuances of their fabulous wines were vivid… we just needed to know where.

    Read on to learn how we decided on Portugal’s Douro Valley, and get our travel guide to the best Quintas & places to stay…

    Douro Valley Portugal | Sails & Spices
    Casa Do Visconde De Chaceleiros

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