Tag Archives: food & wine

DR Showcased at International Food & Wine Festival

ModernAgent reports that for the first time, Disney has invited the Dominican Republic as one of 25 countries to participate in its Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The display is expected to be “surrounded by white sand and azure … Continue reading

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What defines luxury?

Visiting the websites of two resorts new to the Caribbean, I decided to take a little time to really examine the words, pictures, and the overall imagery in an effort to see how both truly define luxury. From the start, … Continue reading

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More travelers seeking the culinary experience

In a study commissioned by the Travel Industry Association, 27 million American leisure travelers indicated that they specifically seek culinary and wine-related activities while traveling. According to the article in Travel Weekly, these travelers spend on average $1,194 per trip, … Continue reading

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Defining Luxury

In defining luxury, panelists at the third annual Ritz-Carlton Luxury Meetings Forum identified the dining experience as the key component of luxury meetings and incentives. According to the MeetingsNet article, the influence of Food Netwook and Fine Living Channel have … Continue reading

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