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Stunning El Encanto Hotel Reopens in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara's beautiful and historic El Encanto Hotel, which shuttered in 2006 for massive upgrades and renovation, is finally set to reopen next month with a stunning restaurant, gardens, and spa.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on February 20, 2013 at 11:11:17 AM EST in Hotels, News Tagged: Hotels, News
Where to Drink Wine in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a wine-lover's haven, often called the 'American Riviera.' With the rugged California coast as your backdrop, sample the regions wines (with great eats) at these top boites.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on October 12, 2012 at 10:32:49 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants Tagged: Wine, California
Bacara Resort Wants to Make a Winemaker of You

Wine tasting is one thing, but what about winemaking? At the hyper-luxe Bacara Resort, sitting just outside Santa Barbara, you can with their new "Bacara Crush" package.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on October 02, 2012 at 11:09:57 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Hotels Tagged: California, Wine
Eating Local: What Fish to Order Where

Chef Missy Robbins, of NYC's A Voce Madison, is an authority figure when it comes to all things pescatarian. So we asked her about the best local fish to order around the world.

Posted by Kathleen Squires on September 12, 2012 at 10:31:05 AM EDT in Restaurants, Travel Tips Tagged: Restaurants, Food, Italy, Portugal
Author Jay McInerney's Top Picks for Wine Travel

Fodors.com caught up with renowned author Jay McInerney on the heels of his latest book launch to get his picks for the best wine regions to travel to right now.

Posted by Erica Duecy on May 25, 2012 at 12:43:05 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Winery, Literary, South Africa, Sonoma,