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Saturday, December 3, 2016
New appointment for Delta
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Escape to Phulay Bay this Winter and Enjoy an Endless Summer
It's Antarctica Season For Silversea Cruises
AmaWaterways Looks to Agents to Increase Business
How To Plan Your South Beach Food & Wine Festival Trip Like a Pro
6 Best Polar Express and Christmas Train Holiday Experiences
Hurtigruten Plans Itineraries for Newly Named Hybrid Ships
Regent Chongqing Opens in China
The 7 Most Beautiful Cruise Ship Main Dining Rooms
Visit Gavle, But Think Twice About Burning Its Traditional Christmas Goat
Delta Air Lines Returns to Cuba After 55 Years
Competitor Lessons to Be Learned from Independent Cruise Lines
New Seven Seas Explorer Preps Special Culinary Classes and Tours for the Caribbean
The Most Exclusive Private Islands Around the World
Enjoy These 10 Wild Terms of Endearment From Around The World
Japanese City Aims to Build World's First 'Spamusement Park'
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Ten million overnight guests expected in Sydney for summer 2016
Foraging: Five Places to Shop in Tokyo
Makeover for Holiday Inn Northampton West
2017 Travvys: A Look Back at the 2016 Overall Cruise Line Winners
10 Unique Luxury Hotels in England
The 5 best luxury resorts in Brazil
With a huge coastline and plenty of gorgeous beaches, we should expect beautiful and charming accommodations in Brazil. In fact you will find luxury resorts and hotels all over the the country, especially on the beaches. More than 45 famous hotels brand stamp their names on the best resorts and V.I.P. hotels. Selecting one may […]
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US Airways to American: The Big Switch Is Almost Done
Know Before You Go: Tips for Exploring Joshua Tree
Amtrak Offering Free Rides for Pets to Support Movie Release
These Tiny Pups Found New Homes Thanks to Virgin America
It Turns Out There Are Many Ways to Be Banned From an Airline for Life
These Tourist Spots Are Considering Limiting Visitors
Crystal Cruises Decks the Halls for the Holidays
American Airlines to Reduce Flights to Cuba in 2017
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Launches a 'Taste of Place'
Lufthansa makes new offer to Vereinigung Cockpit pilots' union
Enjoy the Magic of Christmas with La Reserve Paris
Iberia reveals route overhaul for summer flights 2017
Dispatch: Taking the Kids to Montmartre, Paris
'It's A Wonderful Life' Turns 70: Where To Travel To Celebrate
Top 5 Sri Lanka experiences with kids
Sri Lanka is often associated with romantic honeymoons or rugged backpacking adventures, however as it grows in popularity the island nation is increasing in facilities and activities for travelling families. Its unique landscape, colourful history and cultural charm provides a number of unique experiences the whole family will be recalling for years. Here are my […]
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Boeing slams WTO ruling as subsidy battle rumbles on
Qatar Airways rolls out Apple Pay around the world
CruisingStore.com Set to Launch as New Travel Platform in January 2017
FlyOver America Attraction Transformed into Winter Wonderland for Holidays
A Luxurious Way to Sail the Peruvian Amazon
Nassau Paradise Island's Epicurean Adventures
Carnival Vista Arrives at PortMiami to Start Year-Round Service
8 luxury travel accessories for your every need
Travelling can be tiring sometimes. But, depending on your mode of travel, there are some products out there that can just make life that little bit easier. Whether you are away on business or preferring to spend time on the beach, here is a selection of accessories that might just come in handy for your […]
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Carnival Corporation Makes Big Splash On 'The New Celebrity Apprentice'
TravelPulse Radio: Cruise Editor Jason Leppert on the Short-Lived Fathom Brand
Five Riviera Nayarit 'Winter' Adventures for Families
TravelPulse On Board: Crystal Cruises' Crystal Symphony Review
Check Out The 5 Chicago Filming Locations You Should See Right Now
World Travel Awards touches down at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives
Universal and Nintendo Tease New Nintendo Land Details
Devour This Timeline Of Airline Food Technology
Monday, November 28, 2016
Flight Review: American Airlines From Orlando to San Salvador
10 Incredible Reasons to Visit the Maldives Now
De-icing Delays: How This Travel Annoyance Could Save Your Life
The Getaway: Navigating the New Airbnb
Qatar Airways Adds Another US Destination
Trying Out Viking Ocean Cruises' Armagnac and Chocolate Tasting
French Ski Resort to Combat Climate Change with Indoor Slope
Oceanwide Expeditions Announces Construction of New Hondius Ship
The Future of Fathom and Cuba Cruising Remains Bright
Tourism in Ireland on Record-Setting Pace for 2016
Vereinigung Cockpit calls for two further days of strikes at Lufthansa
More Cruise Ships Plan to Take Advantage of the Newly Expanded Panama Canal
UK government unveils £3bn in road infrastructure spending
Crystal Cruises Entertainment Leads Luxury Segment
Expo 2020 preparation drives Middle East participation at WTM 2016
Virgin Atlantic to add new Los Angeles flights from spring 2017
Top 10 things to do in Cape Town
Lonely Planet recently named Cape Town as the second must-see city on their Best in Travel 2017″ cities list. This is only one in a string of accolades that South Africas Mother City receives on an ongoing basis. A trip to Cape Town encompasses many aspects visitors can get the city experience, the nature experience, the winelands […]
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British travellers warned over 'balconing'
Etihad Airways welcomes guests to Abu Dhabi as Rosberg celebrates F1 crown
Short stay: The Landmark, Marylebone, London, UK
The Landmark London is one of London's most popular 5-star hotels. It occupies an excellent, central location with easy access to the Underground network – a one minute walk from Marylebone station (literally just across the road at the rear of the hotel) and just 5 minutes' walk from Baker Street. For leisure stays, you […]
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Sunday, November 27, 2016
Nico Rosberg wins F1 world title in Abu Dhabi
Princess@Sea App is Now an Acquia Engage Award Winner
WATCH: Delta Under Fire For Passenger's Outburst
Jumeirah Al Naseem set to open in December
Best Western breaks ground on Vib Hotel in Bangkok
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Lights… camera… action! 10 film locations you must visit
Lights, camera, action…! And you should definitely have your camera ready for these amazing breath taking film locations. So many times I have watched some fabulous films and been inspired by the backdrop, wishing I could be transported there or indeed know where they are in order to get my itinerary arranged and tickets booked […]
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Experience Denali National Park With Holland America Line
Denver International Installs Skating Rink
Perth Lauded as 'Must-Vist' Destination in Australia
7 Perfect Gifts for Private Travelers
Hamilton takes pole position for F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Gatwick Airport appoints new chief operating officer
Silversea Expeditions' Redesigned Silver Discoverer Sets Sail
Celebrate the New Year by Chartering One of These Sensational Superyachts
Qatar Airways launches digital membership card
You Had Me At Merlot: Continuing Thailand Wine Weekend at PB Valley Vineyards
After a fabulous Thai wine weekend kick off at GranMonte Vineyards, we were on to our second stop of the day, PB Valley. Appropriately, PB Valley - formerly known as Khao Yai Winery - was the second vineyard in the country to attempt growing wine grapes. Yet as the first winery to open in the now bustling Khao Yai wine region - yup, in Southeast Asia just four wineries makes a wine trail! - PB Valley has earned it's self-appointed moniker as the “birthplace of the Khao Yai wine region.”
When I'd written to PB Valley enquiring about the capacity for groups and the availability of tours in English, I received an invitation for a private tour from Heribert Gaksch, the German-born Head of Marketing and Business Development himself.
Heribert greeted us at the entrance with another open-air tram, and promised us a very special behind-the-scenes experience ahead.
As we wound through the seemingly endless fields, it became clear that GranMonte paled in size to PB Valley. With nearly 800 acres, almost 200 of which are planted with grapes, PB Valley easily has the largest vineyard in Khao Yai. Aside from grapes they also grow other produce, much of which finds its way into the fresh meals served in the onsite restaurant.
In its exploratory years, PB Khao Yai Winery planted over fifty different species of grapes until they found their vintage. Today, they plant Syryah, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dornfelder, Chenin Blanc and Colombard - though I must admit, they all looked purple and green to me!
In a remote corner of on of the lush vineyards, we came to a stop. The original plan, Heribert explained, had been for us to meet some of the harvest team who had been working the field tirelessly throughout the season. However, sadly, due to the traffic we'd hit leaving Bangkok we were running behind, and they had just left the fields moments before. As punishment for our lateness, Heribert joked, now we were being put to work.
And he handed out baskets and shears and let us loose.
What a blast we had! Later, as we all recounted our highs and lows of the weekend, this moment was listed as a near-universal favorite.
While I doubt we'll be called back for an interview anytime soon - our rate of grapes per minute was tragically low due to the number of times we needed to stop for selfies - it was an unbelievable experience to get out there, get our hands around some grapes and really see and feel the vines up close and personal.
In between giggles, we learned how PB Valley had come to be. The history of PB Valley wine starts with a different beverage entirely - beer. In 1989, Dr. Piya Bhirombhakdi, former president of Singha Beer (a brand that will be familiar to anyone who has traveled Thailand!) and a passionate entrepreneur, became intrigued by winemaking and established Khao Yai Winery. They made their first planting in 1992, just barely beat to the punch by Chateau de Loei Vineyards in the north, who made their first planting in 1991. After several years experimenting with grapes, the winery opened in 1997, just in time for the first harvest a year later.
Later, as other wineries began to establish themselves in the Khao Yai Region, the company decided to change their name to PB Valley, after founder's initials, in order to avoid confusion. The logo, a hornbill perched atop a cluster of grapes, is a nod to the vineyards' location on the cusp of Khao Yai National Park.
Having these precious friends together in one place, tipsy on wine and life and vacation - this is why I'd planned this very trip.
Once Heribert managed to wrestle the shears back from us and wrangle us back onto the bus, we were off to the winery and education center.
Helmed by two Thai winemakers trained in Germany and New Zealand and with a capacity of a million bottles per year, PB Valley competes for the largest winery in Thailand - it was certainly the largest-scale and most impressive production area we personally saw.
No surprises from this former crafter - my favorite aspect was the labeling machine.
Finally, on to the tasting. As we tasted PB Khao Yai Reserve Chenin Blanc, PB Khao Yai Rose, and PB Khao Yai Reserve Shiraz, we learned of the many impressive tables PB Valley wines have made it to, from Thai State dinners to the first class menus of Thai Airways flights.
Like GranMonte, PB Valley also has a gift shop with local sundries and onsite dining at the highly-rated The Great Hornbill Grill. Onsite accommodation is currently under renovation and should re-open soon.
Seventy-five minute tours are run five times per day and cost 300 baht per adult and 250 baht for children ages 4-12. Cooking classes and live music are occasionally featured - check the website for more details on tour times and special events.
When we reluctantly peeled ourselves away from PB Valley, it was only because we were excited to reach our accommodation for the night to rest up and drink up for round two the next day! I'd scoured the internet for lodging options before finally settling on a gargantuan Airbnb in the countryside (get $35 off Airbnb!) where we all could sleep under one roof. I'll have more accommodation details in my upcoming Khao Yai region guide, but I was so thrilled with our choice - we had an amazing home cooked family dinner, tucked into the wine we'd acquired throughout the day, and played a rousing game of Cards Against Humanity. What more could a girl ask for?
Needless to say, day one of our Khao Yai weekend was a wild, wine-soaked success. We could hardly wait to wake up the next morning and do it all over again the next morning.
Missed the first post in this series? Check it out here! Meanwhile, stay tuned for my third and final post from my big beloved Thailand wine trip.
What's the weirdest wine region you've ever been to?
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