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Santorini Wine Discovery

While in Santorini I was thrilled to discover a new wine!  Wineries dot the island and the 'bushes' grow everywhere.  The dry volcanic soil produces a very unique grape. One evening during our stay, Vendema Resort's Sommelier Vaios Panagiotoulas took us on a Greek Wine Journey in their Canava Wine Bar (a catacomb carved out of [...]

2019-03-20T13:59:01-06:00Categories: Travel, Wine|Tags: , , |

Vendema Resort Santorini, ‘a legendary corner of paradise’

Built around a 400 year old winery in the quaint Santorini village of Megalochori, one of the oldest villages on the island, stands Vendema Resort.  Forty-five white washed villas look out to gorgeous views of the vineyards and Aegean sea creating what truly is, as they call it, "a legendary corner of paradise." I booked [...]

2019-03-20T13:59:01-06:00Categories: Travel|Tags: , , , , |

Magical Santorini!

Magical! The perfect word to capture this indescribable island! I was amazed by its beauty as we pulled up to the Caldera (crater) with the towering cliffs arriving by boat from Mykonos. It's a one-of-a-kind place unlike any of the other Cyclades! Also known as Thira, the crescent-shaped island is a result of a volcano [...]

2022-06-23T13:57:19-06:00Categories: Travel|Tags: , , |

Les Sources de Caudalie: THE Dream Wine & Spa Destination, part 3

The Hotel In '99 to share this beautiful property and all its offerings with the world the family opened the hotel, Les Source de Caudalie. Run by the Cathiard's other daughter Alice Tourbier, it has 40 rooms and 9 suites built around a picturesque lake.  The rooms and hotel are rustic charming with lots of [...]

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