September 16th, 2008
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Every Spring at Baytowne Wharf, wine aficionados from around the globe enjoy four very full days of wine, wine, wine at the Sandestin Wine Festival in Destin, Florida. More than 600 hand-selected wines are featured at the party and you can sample all of them, if you dare.
In addition to wine tasting, Emerald Coast festival goers can participate in cooking classes and gourmet dinners with wine parings. They can also attend educational seminars, charity events and fashion shows, play in golf tournaments, meet celebrity vintners, and bid at auctions for rare vintages. Now in its 23rd year, the wine festival attracts over 2,000 connoisseurs and wines from more than 80 vineyards. The 2008 edition raised more than $850,000 for local charities.
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September 2nd, 2007
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Cruising has become a popular pastime today, and the Caribbean is one of the most popular destinations for first-time and experienced cruisers alike. One of the reasons is that many cruise lines send a number of ships down to this area of the world, making a Caribbean cruise one of the more economical on the market. If you are considering setting sail for your next vacation, the Caribbean may be the exact tropical spot that you have your eye on. But which part of the Caribbean would suit your fancy? Most cruise liner separate this collection of islands into the south, east and western regions, and plan itineraries around one of these areas. All of the parts of the Caribbean offer their own brand of fun and excitement, but for many, the beautiful destinations offered in a southern Caribbean cruise will fit the bill the best.
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