Matt explains his nickname, meets his long-lost beard brother, has a delightful afternoon tea, and discovers the hot new dance craze that puts the Macarena and Electric Slide to shame!
The wonder of the season comes alive in Loudoun with parades welcoming Santa to town, costumed carolers, cozy fireside winery events, and afternoon holiday tea at some of our charming historic sites. Let the holiday spirit come alive during a live musical performance or at the Nutcracker ballet, experience family fun on a choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm, and the soak up local heritage with hunt club riders in vibrant riding pinks atop horses and guiding their hounds in the vanguard of Middleburg’s Christmas Parade. It’s a site not to be missed. Every year, Loudoun is a wonderful place to experience the majesty of the holiday season.
On our visit to the Condado do Tea region of Rias Baixas, we spent the afternoon with renowned winemaker Cristina Mantilla, who showed us around the beautiful Pazo San Mauro vineyard before taking us inside for a tasting.
Pazo San Mauro Winery: http://www.marquesdevargas.com/
Wines from Spain: http://www.winesfromspain.com
We also got a wonderful lesson in wine, color and flavor from wine expert Marnie Old, who I would like to bring with me on every wine tour from now on. She explains wine in a way that is so completely accessible and intelligent, it was like having a personal tutor along with us.
You can find all of her content, including book and how-tos, at http://www.marnieold.com/.
Disclosure: This wine tour was sponsored by Wines from Spain and the Rias Baixas wine region.
Jennifer and Chef Mark pop in for a spot of afternoon tea at the Lower Slaughter Manor in the Cotswolds. One of the fine hotels of the Relais & Chateaux network, they know how to put out a spread!
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Jennifer & Chef Mark explore the Scottish Highlands, and Jennifer returns with her mother to the site of the historic battle of Culloden, which has important meaning to her family. We finish up with Afternoon Tea at the Culloden House Hotel.
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Deerfield Inn: Deerfield,MA-Deerfield Inn Travel Video Review
Deerfield Inn: Deerfield, MA-Deerfield Inn Travel Video Review
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When you visit the Deerfield Inn in Historic Deerfield Massachusetts, bring along your curiosity.
The inn, opened in 1884, sits at the center of an old New England village, with its history intact, and plenty of stories to tell.
As a good old Inn should, the Deerfield serves afternoon tea, and has a resident ghost. Original owner Cora Carlisle knocks on doors and refuses to be photographed.
Dinner at the Deerfield Inn features the areas best fresh ingredients. Chef Brians creations are delicious!
No surprise perhaps. Neighboring Deerfield academy, educates the children of the worlds rich and famous
The Inns 23 guest rooms are comfortable and well appointed but , before retiring, head to the pub, and sip one of 101 specialty martinis!
We were there in the full blush of Spring, but weve no doubt that in the FallHistoric Deerfield, and its Inn, are pure magic
A chic and charming luxury townhouse hotel in the heart of fashionable Knightsbridge. Immaculately presented, this five-star boutique 30 bedroom property excels in the art of comfort and hospitality and is renowned for its standard of personal service. Throughout the building lavish fabrics and furnishings are complemented by original works of art and fine antiques, the beautiful dining room is ideal for private functions, and the cosy lounge serves the best English afternoon tea every day. A firm favourite with guests is the intimate bar, perfect for unwinding with a Martini mixed by legendary bartender Antonio. Tucked away in a quiet tree-lined street in one of LondonâÃÂÃÂs most prestigious districts, The Egerton is just a short walk from Knightsbridge, Sloane Street and the KingâÃÂÃÂs Road, with the great Kensington museums an even shorter stroll away. The Egerton House Hotel 17-19 Egerton Terrace London, SW3 2BX United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7589 2412
Shanghai, China -- The art of preparing and serving tea is briefly explained by a “tea doctor” at A Place for Tea Art, the oldest tea house here. Tea was supposedly first discovered by Emperor Shennong in 2737 B.C., and the tea doctors demonstrate how a tea ceremony is performed the traditional way. Video taken by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Erika Tapalla.