Somewhere around hour 11 of a recent 26-hour marathon trip by train, plane and automobile from Soave to San Francisco I was struck by a thought: Have you ever noticed that the people hauling the biggest suitcases around airports are often not really dressed that well? As in you almost want to ask...
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If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear flowers in your hair. But if you’re headed for wine country, forget the flowers and pack your camera. Doesn’t matter if your photographic equipment consists of a battleship of an SLR you paid way too much money for or a point-and-shoot _ there...
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Located about an hour’s drive northeast of San Francisco, the Napa Valley has a big reputation. But it’s quite small _ only about 30 miles long from the southern tip, just south of the city of Napa, to Calistoga in the north. Still, there’s a lot to do and see tucked into this compact treasure...
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It’s party time in the Napa Valley and the invitations are flying _ swell soirees, tony tastings, delectable dinners. Which means it’s time for that annual brainteaser _ cracking the wine country dress code, which can range from the straightforward _ casual or cocktail _ to the more ambivalent ”dressy casual,” ”festive,” or simply, “sassy.” I’ve always envied...
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