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Kimpton’s ‘Wines That Care’ promotes wineries dedicated to preservation and conservation

Kimpton’s ‘Wines That Care’ promotes wineries dedicated to preservation and conservation.

Wine Lovers Tours

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Where: Europe, Italy

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Eco eating in Crete: new Responsible Travel programs help preserve culture with tourism and good food

Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries, the educational travel program noted for best practices in Responsible Travel, is offering a new workshop to educate professionals in tourism, conservation, agriculture, and the culinary arts from October 11-18, 2009 on how to implement programs that include heritage preservation, organic agriculture, and building mutually beneficial relations between local populations and the tourist trade.

Colorado’s Gateway Canyons Resort challenges women’s minds, bodies and spirits with a wellness retreat

Nestled within the breathtaking canyons of southwest Colorado, “soft adventure” destination Gateway Canyons Resort will host the second annual Women’s Wellness Weekend on July 24-26, 2009. Headlined by award-winning naturopathic physician, Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed, this weekend agenda may be just what the doctor ordered.

Volunteer eco-travel meets Italian cuisine

An 8-day Italian Riviera tour sponsored by sustainable travel group Peace Through Travel mixes volunteer travel and ecotourism; combining wine, language and regional cuisine with nature paths, volunteer excursions and inter-cultural social events.

America's 'Greenest Hotel' makes every day Earth Day

Every day is Earth Day at the Napa Valley wine country’s spanking new Bardessono, five-acre farm-turned-small, design-centric hotel believed by many to be America’s greenest hotel, spa and restaurant.

13 free things to do in Sonoma's 'Wine Country'

In tough economic times, a vacation in Sonoma’s wine country that centers on free, or almost free, activities is just the prescription. With a reputation as a wine country that is welcoming, friendly and relaxed, Sonoma County is also known as a great value for those seeking the lifestyle of great wine and fresh food.

Famous Napa vineyard goes green

Sterling Vineyards, a landmark Napa Valley winery, has just announced that its famed aerial tram is converting to solar energy. Each year the, celebrated tram carries more than 200,000 visitors to the Sterling Vineyards winery perched 300 feet above the town of Calistoga.

Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains attracts tourists in search of "staycation" alternatives

Amid increasing oil prices, decreased consumer confidence and potential inflation many consumers are opting for local mountain vacations. Cabin rental company Escape to Blue Ridge™ has experienced record second quarter bookings and expects strong reservations to continue through the third quarter.