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A message from Zelda Delgado Welcome to the first edition of InvigorateLife Magazine created and designed to bring you the best information on luxury travel across the globe. Every issue will feature a major city and in this issue we are featuring the vibrant city of culture, art and entertainment, Los Angeles. We take a look through it’s history and where it all began, the culture filled, Olvera Street. Travelling to to Los Angeles from Sydney Australia usually takes 15 hours by choosing to fly United Airlines you are guaranteed to experience a comfortable and relaxing flight as a guest in their First Suite. Here you can experience the comfort of the lie-flat seat with ample storage, extensive 12 course menu, superb wines, 150 hours of entertainment and docking station for those of you with iphones. If you are planning a romantic island honeymoon and not sure where to go, Tahiti might just be the destination for you. So sit back relax and enjoy! Until next time
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Luxury has a new address
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Los Angeles, the City of Angles
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Travel tips - is the clothing you wear important
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Gucci ... The Story
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The challenges of Fashion
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The History of travel luggage
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Luxurry Cruising making dreams
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Your next corporate meeting On board a cruise ship
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Tropical honeymoons with romance and Style
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Why Australia for fine wines
Begin your international journey with the sheer comfort and luxury of United’s international First Class suite that is a destination in themselves. The seats reclines to a 180 Degree, 6-foot, 4-inch lie-flat bed, designed to provide you with a refined travel experience of comfort with more space and personalization options. Every inch of the innovative, forward- and rear-facing seat configuration is tailored to maximize personal space and privacy. The suite offers: Ÿ iPod connectivity Ÿ Personal video player with a selection of recent releases. United Airlines ... Ÿ Individual audio/video Feel the Luxury system in armrest including feature films, nine video channels and up to 21 channels of music and news including regional programming. Ÿ A working table complete with drawers and storage spaces so that you can catch up with office if needed. Ÿ Complimentary Wall Street Journal, USA Today and local newspapers
As a guest you can enjoy multicourse meals graciously served. Settle in, relax and savour the flavour of warmed nuts served with your favorite premium spirit, a regional specialty beer or a glass of an award winning wines. Additional courses include fresh salads and appetizers, a choice of entrees, seasonal fruit, aged cheeses and decadent desserts. After dinner liqueurs, Port Wine and Starbucks coffee complete a memorable dining experience. Later in the flight, enjoy more options—hot sandwiches, chilled salads, light breakfasts, fresh fruits and savoury snacks.
Upon arrival at your destination, start your day refreshed with United Arrivals Suite. A retreat where international United First and fullfare United Business customers traveling on a same-day ticket and arriving before noon may enjoy a shower and continental breakfast. The lounge is an oasis of service and privacy, tailored to the needs of international United First guests on long haul flights. Here you can enjoy complimentary horsd’oeuvres and primium beverages. United Arrival Suites are available in: ChicagoO’Hare, London, San Francisco and São Paulo.
The United International First Class Lounge in San Francisco, CA is probably the best lounge in the United system. It features a fully stocked bar, pastries, sushi, appetizers, and makes you litterally forget you're in an airport. http://www.united.com
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If you take the time to look back through history, you will almost always find that the popular vacation cities did not start out as cities or even towns. They generally started as one single street with a shop or two and some houses one each side. This is the case with the famed getaway hotspot of Los Angeles California. Los Angeles originally started on Olvera Street. This was a single small dirt road originally that was occupied by primarily Latino families. As the population grew, the city expanded and inevitably became the amazing fun-filled metropolis that it is today. Olvera Street still stands as both a monument to the history of Los Angeles as well as a major visitor and native fun attraction. When you step onto Olvera Street you could swear that you have stepped back into a simpler time somewhere across the border of Mexico. Los Angeles has gone to great
lengths to maintain the original look of this area. Though the dirt roads were eventually replaced with pavement, the same authentic Latin feel is evident in all the shops, restaurants and attractions along this wonderful avenue. There are tons of things to do and see along Olvera Street. You can stop by one of the many great gift and novelty shops and buy hand-crafted authentic Mexican carvings and novelties, just like those in the old days. Once you have your keepsakes, you can stop by one of the dozens of fine Mexican cuisine restaurants, such as the Las Anitas for lunch, dinner, or just a nice spicy snack. There are clothing shops with everything from old school sombreros for the kids to the trendiest new fashions worn by celebrities in Hollywood.
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There are hours of fun and exciting discoveries to wander through along Olvera Street. It is a wonderful spot for a good family vacation or even for just adults. Today the city of Los Angeles is also known as the "City of Angels" or simply L.A. and is the largest city in California. Located on a broad basin in Southern California, it is surrounded by vast mountain ranges, deep valleys, forests, desert, and the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles is an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade, but is most famous for being the center of the world's entertainment industry, which forms the base of its global status. Therefore modern myth has it that these days everyone in Los Angeles has written a screenplay, is writing a screenplay or is just visiting. For those in the latter category we offer a road map of ideas to help make a getaway to this ultra-hip, ultra-happening haven easy, fun and exciting. While L.A. will always be associated with movies and movie stars, it is also a culturally vibrant city that boasts a range of interesting attrac-
tions from prestigious art museums and galleries to fabulous theatre, both well-known productions and smaller fringe shows. Art enthusiasts will be wowed by the extensive collections at the J. Paul Getty Centre and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Visit the La Brea Tar Pits on Museum Row and then check out the trendy shops on Melrose Avenue. Families will not want to miss the Zoo or the action at Universal Studios Hollywood. Of course, no trip to L.A. would be complete without a stop at the Venice Beach Boardwalk or a visit to Mann's Chinese Theater and the Walk of Fame. Los Angeles boasts a well-known, diverse and unique shopping traditions and destinations. Among the most popular street is Larchmont Blvd. which caters to the wealthy elite of Hancock Park with one-of-a-kind boutiques. Melrose Avenue, especially in the West Hollywood portion, oneups Larchmont Blvd. with celebrity presence. International travel to Los Angeles is served by six major commercial airports and more than a dozen private airports and LAX being the major gateway.
The city enjoys a temperate climate for most of the year. Summers are warm and occasionally hot while Fall and Winter bring some of the clearest weather and often some of the most beautiful days of the year... it's not uncommon to spend the day at the beach mid-January and wind up with a healthy tan. Spring brings a mix of sunny warm days and gloomy rain. Temperatures can also fluctuate wildly depending where you are in the city — it's entirely possible for it to be 80 degrees in Santa Monica and 105 degrees in Burbank on the same day in mid-July. The coast tends to stay a bit cooler, and gets quite chilly at night even in the summer, don't forget a sweater and pants if you're staying for dinner.
It's hard to summarize the plethora of hotel options in L.A. boasting some of the most opulent (and expensive) hotels in the world. As usual in Southern California, a car opens up a world of options, but be sure to check the parking arrangement at your accommodations before you arrive.
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By: Tanja Martens When it comes to air transportation and clothing, we are all different. There are some travelers who are dressed in business suits, others in jeans traditional, and others that something as comfortable as possible, including their pajamas or sweat pants. With the recent increase in airport security and the recent change of rules in the air transport sector, there are many who wonder if the clothes they wear to the airport is important. If you are one of these people, you can rest assure because, in most cases, it is not.
you should be able to enter the security checkpoint and exit faster than most other passengers, as a passenger who decorating accessories.
When it comes to clothing accessories, you will find a number of different articles set off airport metal detectors. That is why most of the security officers at the airport ask you to remove all your jewelry. Once your jewelry is removed, you must place it in a small container, which will be scanned to the right with your carryon luggage. If you have a ring or a necklace, it is advisable to remove It seems as if from the aircraft became them, if you can. For your convenience, the popular way to travel, emphasis has you can leave your earrings. If by chance, been placed on comfort. Regardless of you earrings set off the metal detector, whether or not you are going to take a you may need to one side and fired long flight, you want to feel airport security should be easily able to comfortable. There is nothing worse tell whether or not your earring has been than wearing an itchy sweater or pair of deducted from what alarms. pants tight in the air. Unless the opportunity to bring clothes with you Besides jewelry, you will find that the belt and instead carryon bag, which are out can even left an airport metal detector. of luck. Therefore, it is important that For this reason a large number of you think about what you are wearing airports have been asked to remove their before leaving for the airport. Even if belts before entering the metal detectors. you are on a business trip, you should Since a large number of passengers be able to change your business clothes carrying belts, this is done to help speed as soon as you arrive at your up the process of checking each and destination, even in the bathrooms of every passenger. If you do not enjoy the the airport. removal of some of their jewelry or remove the belt, it is advisable to leave When it comes to comfort, as already these items at home. mentioned, many air travelers decide to bring the sweat pants and a comfortable Recently, a series of new rules for air top. Besides being convenient, it is, in travel have been implemented. One of most cases, that these kinds of clothes those rules requires that all passengers are best for security at airports, remove their shoes. Their shoes, once especially as we enter checkpoints removed, will be scanned by an x-ray airport screening. This is because most machine, right along with the rest of his of the sweat pants are not made with carryon luggage. In recent years, only any metal. In essence, this means that
random passengers were asked to remove their shoes, but now everybody is. For that reason, you simply wearing shoes that you can easily remove and put back on. Another air travel rule, recently implemented, is the ban on liquids. This means that adults are no longer allowed to wear a drink on board, the same bottle of water. It also means that you are forbidden to place liquid beauty supplies in your carryon baggage. A concern expressed by many women is to pay freeze or water filled arm. Currently, you are allowed to wear these types of bras on board an aircraft. Frankly, unless you are referring to security at airports, there is a good chance that they even know. Since there are really no rules or restrictions on the clothing that you can wear while flying the great skies, you need to choose for yourself. Whether you want to be fashionable or comfortable, it is all up to you.
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There is no doubt the GG pattern is the iconic design for Gucci. Embossed into leather, stamped onto suede, printed on silks, woven into jacquards or patchworked together in luxurious crocodile and lizard, it presents us different beauty. You may very clear about the Gucci products featuring GG pattern, but do you know the birth and the history of the classic GG pattern? Now follow me to discover the story behind GG pattern. GG is the abbreviation of Guccio Gucci, the founder of the House of Gucci. It was first used in the early sixties when the pattern comes in both signal and double Gs, serving as squared-off fastenings for bags which were developed and made in Gucci's own forge at the Via delle Caldaie in Florence. Before long, the GG pattern was developed into a diamondshaped pattern woven into the best-selling cotton canvas luggage. From that on, the GG pattern products became the new love for movie stars and aristocrats. And the House of Gucci began to expand its reputation throughout the world. Today the GG has been reconfigured and deployed in innumerable designs and redesigns; the eternal GG has appeared and reappeared over time, merged into a circle, backto-back, inverted, and abstracted. It is no longer a design or a pattern for your accessory, but has become a status symbol that crosses cultures.
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Fashion trends appear unexpectedly and fade away even quicker than they appeared. Sustaining their slice of the pie and attracting new customers is a key issue facing the retailers. Especially in the case of apparel retailing, where garments have a short life cycle, fads move even more rapidly. The retailer would lose his profits if he did not keep abreast of the springing trends, and simultaneously would lose money if he invests in the wrong trend. This is one big challenging aspect facing the fashion industry. Luxury, Near Luxury, & Standard Apparels: The major concern for apparel retailers is brand positioning. Luxury apparel stores like Banana Republic target high income customers who do not mind to pay a hefty price for their merchandise. They seek attires with premium quality with a premium price. The second category of retailers are those who deal with near luxury garments; clothes which are little lavish, but within the budget of middle and upper middle class consumers. They target customers who crave for wearing stylish clothes matching the latest trends; those cannot afford to pay premium prices for their outfits, but can settle for these near luxury brands. Brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Fitch & Abercrombie fall under this category. Gap captures consumers with apparel at mid-range price. Last are the
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standard apparel retailers, those who aim at the middle and lower level customers with average incomes, who generally seek to buy apparel during clearance sales. Brands such as Old Navy targets low end price products of the apparel industry. Brand positioning during tough times:
Brand positioning of apparel is very crucial especially during the times of economic turmoil. During these times, only the rich people go in for their shopping spree without any restrictions of their budget. Luxury apparel retailers do not face much problem during these times as their wealth-laden customers generally do not have any issues regarding their spending patterns. After being bludgeoned by recession, middle and lower income people curtail their shopping patterns and cut back from spending on nonnecessity items. Clothing comes under this kind. Sales in the near luxury and standard apparel stores will have a deep impact during these times. Profit margins of apparel retailers too have variations due to the discounting strategies and variation in price levels. Profit margins for high end apparel companies range around 67% and 20% for standard apparel companies. Low priced apparel retailers keep low profit margins and still go for a discount when they do their
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ashion clearance sales. The fashion industry is going through a price overhaul with companies like H&M, and Forever 21 coming up with apparel with fair quality and low price. Todays consumers are picky and close minded regarding their shopping preferences, especially when it comes to apparel. The market trends keep changing to go with the consumers taste. Customers will look for value as well as the price tag. From the perspective of attitude, shoppers will have a different thinking. In order to compete in today's market; the successful strategy for apparel retailers is to offer a wide range of clothing at as many price ranges as possible. Visit http://www.fibre2fashion.com/ for more information
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H Travel luggage is an important part of every traveler’s wardrobe. There are various luggage models, sizes, styles, colors, materials and prices associated with the luggage currently on the market. There are even vintage and collectible luggage pieces available! Whether you are going to be gone for a day, a month or a year, you will most likely need to help of luggage to keep your items together and organized. Travel luggage is designed for professionals, sportsmen, men, women, kids and even animals! There are a ton of models that can be bought today, but in the old days, the choices weren’t as plentiful. For as long as man has traveled, there has been a need to take items with them. Christopher Columbus would have carried a trunk/chest that housed his clothing and navigation products. In those days, the trunk was the most popular form of luggage. Made of woods like oak, pine and cedar, the trunks were fashionable and functional. There were even trunks made of animal hides, like deer, horses and even cows. The materials used for these trunks allowed them to last for a long time. Trunks were even accented with ornaments, like locks and nails; making them even more appealing. The majority of trunks made during this time in history have gone on to become family heirlooms and even collector’s items. Though they are still made, the trunks have been replaced with suitcases and totes. Manufactured in countries all over the world, you should have no trouble finding the perfect travel luggage piece to
carry your items. Backpacks, suitcases, hard side luggage, tote bags, duffels, leather briefcases, cosmetic totes, computer cases and handbags are all designed to make your traveling experience a little less stressful. Whether you are going to fly to Europe, Asia or spend a week in a secluded cabin, putting your items into a suitcase or other form of luggage will give you peace of mind. Made of many materials, features of travel luggage include: wheels, zipped inside pockets, water resistance, lock and even extra storage space. Today, travel luggage sets are offered in many colors and prices. There are also vintage sets that can still be bought! Online, you can easily locate great discounts and huge luggage selections. If you are unsure as to what type of luggage would be your best choice, there are even places to read consumer reviews. Taking the ideas of yesterday and adding technology of today, travel luggage sets offer consumers the chance to organize and easily tote any size or style of luggage. The next time you need to travel, say a little thanks to our ancestors for passing down such a practical, important product!
Chris Vorelli is a successful freelance writer, providing useful articles and information on all types of travel luggage, where to buy discount luggage, such as Samsonite luggage sets, Travelpro luggage, as well as laptop cases, leather briefcases, tote bags and more.
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Making Dreams A Reality What could be more enjoyable than relaxing by a pool and being served with chilled champagne and caviar while soaking up the sun under deep azure skies? It’s a dream that many people have, but on a luxury cruise this dream is a reality. If you want high-class pampering, attentive service that is second to none and spacious accommodation with all those 'little extras' added in, you'll simply love luxury cruising. A luxury cruise really is in a different league. On a luxury cruise you'll be offered nothing less than a spacious ocean view cabin as entry level accommodation. It will be nicely decorated with plush furnishings and quality bed linen, along with modern entertainment equipment such as a TV, video and DVD player. You'll have exclusive use of your own private balcony, as well as a fully-stocked bar and mini-fridge. Many cruise lines even offer personalized stationary, desk and writing equipment as standard in their cabins. Quality of service is really out of this world on a luxury cruise. Most luxury cruise ships insure that crewmembers address
customers by name from day one on board the vessel. Every need is catered for 24/7, and no task is too small (or too big). If you want burger and fries at 4 in the morning, then the crew will get you burger and fries at 4 in the morning! The cuisine on a luxury cruise is as you would expect - heavenly! There is a wide variety of menus available on board, offering an array of exotic dishes prepared by some of the finest chefs in the world. Champagne and fine wines are on hand day and night, and you can even choose to have a first-class dining experience in the privacy of your own cabin, or sat out on your private balcony. Naturally, a luxury cruise ship provides its passengers with an excellent selection of cruise destinations and port excursions. Visits to private islands, secluded beaches and exclusive haunts of the rich and famous are all part and parcel of a luxury cruise. Additionally, luxury cruise ships generally have fewer passengers on board than do regular nonluxury cruise vessels. This makes for a more pleasant experience when alighting from the ship at
port on arrival or boarding the vessel again for departure. Whether its accommodation, service, cuisine, entertainment or excursions, you'll find that a luxury cruise is a lot more inclusive than a standard cruise. There will in fact be very little that you have to pay for in terms of extra cost while on board most of it will be covered in the price that you have already paid for the cruise. But a luxury cruise is expensive, right? Not necessarily. When you add in everything that’s included in the price you'll find that a luxury cruise is a lot more affordable than you think!
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Corporations working on motivating their workers through incentive reward travel programs. Corporations have started to understand the worth of incentive travel trips such as a cruise conference to improve the morale of their staff. Hitting the high seas for an adventure on a luxury cruise liner is becoming a fashionable corporate getaway. Planning a corporate event such as a business meeting or a conference at sea makes a lot of sense, especially when it comes to getting the highest value from the investments. Employee retention is more and more a central issue for corporations. Establishing a good rapport with your employees and keeping them happy is imperative for the continuous flow of business. For this reason, putting together incentive travel rewards becomes a priority. An exciting cruise is bound to keep your staff happy as nothing soothes, heals, and inspires like the sea. The fascination of the sea and the comforts of a palatial cruise ship are sure to motivate your valued employees. An all-inclusive incentive cruise is a great choice for corporate events. A cruise offers the following advantages: - An agreeable environment to bond and network with business associates - An exotic variety of dishes for you to relish - A completely unconventional and exciting ambiance on the move, filled with delightful surprises. - Having meetings on ships fosters camaraderie as most meetings, dining and social events take place on premises - Today's ships offer meeting facilities and conference rooms that rival those of land-based resorts - Meeting and conference room
facilities and AV equipment are usually included in the fare (as opposed to land-based programs, which usually charge extra) - With the increasing scrutiny from accounting departments or investors, many companies have been cutting back on their incentive programs at a time when morale is even more important, but a cruise program allows them to provide more value for much less. A cruise can also be utilized as a training venue for your employees who will unquestionably enjoy the alternative setting. The days of strict education inside a training room are quickly being replaced by creative venues such as cruise ships, much to the delight of employees. Cruise ships are well equipped when it comes to holding corporate conferences, satisfying the demands of the most stringent client. The great news is that these cruise liners are easy on your budget, compared to other conventional business meeting venues. Any employees who are accompanied by their families have less concern over what their spouses and children will be up to while they are in a meeting. A cruise ship provides heaps of entertainment to keep everyone busy and happy. Another fantastic thing about a cruise is the chance to experience several destinations as you cruise along.
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If you are planning a honeymoon vacation but not sure of where to go and what activities to do, you might get interested in several packages for Tahiti honeymoons. Choosing Tahiti honeymoons may take you into a ten-day or more trip to an exotic land with lots of sun and beach. A Tahitian vacation is perfect for honeymooning couples who are looking forward to a private time for each other away from the stress of everyday life. As a matter of fact, you can customize your own romantic Tahiti honeymoon in no time. You can choose to book with various fine resorts and hotels. The package will definitely include hotel accommodation, meals, tour guides, transportation and the taxes are inclusive.
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music and a warm ambience. The wonderful cuisine will surely go nicely with it. Or you can choose to have a Jacuzzi hot tub bath while enjoying the magnificent view from the outside. It is best if you book for a honeymoon package ahead of time to make sure that everything is set. During the holidays, it may be harder to book at the famous resorts because of the peak season. Booking a few months before the trip is advisable. Most of the famous resorts have lower availability during the holiday season especially around Christmas, New Year or summer that is why it is best to have reservations during these times.
honeymoon this time of year provides the perfect environment for warmer weather and yet gives you a reason to snuggle and get a little fireplace time in. One of the best places to go for Tahiti honeymoons is the Tahiti Intercontinental which is known for its great customer service for years already. It is one of the outstanding resorts in Tahiti. The Tahiti Resort Guides tell about the local resorts and one that stands out in all of them is the Le Meridien Tahiti. Imagine being surrounded by beautiful blue waters and rugged mountaintops.
If you would like Tahiti honeymoons with more adventure, Peak travel seasons in Tahiti then book those that inlcude range from December thru April marine wildlife explorations and so if you're planning to travel at water activities like diving, surfing this time you need to plan way and snorkeling. Your honeymoon ahead. It's also the time of year will surely be a lovely memory full You can choose to have a when the weather is a little of romance and love in a sultry and unpredictable so be sure to travel exotic setting honeymoon choice of honeymoon dinner which offers with a light jacket and some Aubry Paulson a candle lit dinner with soothing warmer clothes. A Tahiti
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The Whitsunday islands lie in the coral sea midway along the Queensland coast. A group of over seventy islands make up the archipelago of treed islands and soft sandy beaches. The protected waters around the islands provide a haven for boaties. Be the captain of your own ship as you explore the endless passages with plenty of harbours and secluded sheltered bays to hide away in. Drop your anchor and spend a night in the crystal clear waters of your own personal paradise. Airlie Beach is the closest mainland town to the Whitsundays and provides a great starting point for your vacation. Plenty of first class accommodation can be found there as well as shopping and restaurants. You can book all your tours from here which leave from Shute Harbour twenty minutes down the road. Within easy reach of Airlie Beach is the Great Barrier Reef, a must do activity on your vacation. Explore the vast coral reefs with there stunning colors by diving, snorkelling or even sitting in a semi submersible for a once in a lifetime experience. For a vacation you will talk about for years Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays will keep you entertained and enthralled for as long as you stay in the region.
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Australia, the land DownUnder, has become a major and exciting force in international wines. Australian wine is taking the world by storm, due to the quality of the grape stock combined with the skill and experience of our winemakers. This enables us to produce a superb and wide range of Australian wine styles.
each of the different grapes, blends and regions. Please come and visit us DownUnder, but if you don't have the time just now, take a Wine Tour around our amazing country through our AussieWinesOnline.com website and experience the people, places and our incomparable wines.
Our island continent features wines as varied as its terrain. Most people know of Australian Shiraz - that fruit-forward wine now known and enjoyed around the world. These fabulous 'fruit bombs' represent but a small part of the overall Australian winemaking scene. Australia is sometimes described as the perfect wine producing country. It has a land mass as great as the United States or Western Europe, with a diverse climate from cold to cool to warm, and a wide variety of soil types, including the famous Coonawarra terra rossa. These natural advantages coupled with the irrepressible free-spirited character of the Australian people, has encouraged Australian winemakers to build on the great traditions of winemaking, to create delicious wines of stunning quality, diversity and uniqueness. Wines from Australia are usually denoted by their grape variety. Aside from Shiraz, Australia also produces fine Chardonnay, Semillon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and plenty of Cab-Shiraz blends plus some distinct Aussie wines. And don't forget our Australian sparking whites and reds - just the wines to keep your taste buds tingling. Delicious concentrated ripe fruit, harvested at the peak of perfection is easier to obtain in Australia than almost anywhere else in the world. Australian wines are a delight on your palette with their different aromas, flavours and taste sensations crafted from
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http://www.debortoli.com.au/our-wines/our-brands/agencies/riorret.html Produced by Steve Webber and sourced from a vineyard in Merricks North on the Mornington Peninsula. Much is made of the natural, terroir driven style here (Riorret is terroir backwards) which is more than admirable for the price. Ripe red fruit nose - cherries, raspberries and red plum - in a voluminous and inviting style. Palate follows with glacĂŠ cherries, raspberry and sappy acidity through the back. It's a bit light through the finish perhaps, but the bright ripeness makes for one more-ish and balanced wine. An utterly delightful wine, the bottle emptied at speed. Big recommendation from me. 17.6/92
CHANDON VINTAGE BRUT 2005 - Region: Southern Victoria/Tasmania - Price: $25-$43 Linked through ownership to the famous French Champagne house Moet & Chandon (LVMH), the Yarra Valley's Domaine Chandon produces Australia's best and most diverse range of quality sparkling wines. With fine mousse and lace, Chandon's 2005 opens to an attractively delicate fragrance of dry crisp bread, white stonefruits and lemon citrus with a mineral edge. Crisp and sharp, it delivers a finely focused, tightly wound expression of its dry, light, lemony pear and apple flavours. The major highlight here is its precise balance, as it finishes extremely clean with good length and lingering notes of refreshing citrus. Ăź+ Astoundingly fine and tight; the best Chandon Vintage Brut for some years. Drink to 2013. 94 points
Less than two hours drive north of Sydney, surrounded by picturesque vineyards and its own golf course, this award winning hotel epitomises the best of hospitality in the Hunter Valley. The hotel is centrally located on Wine Country Drive and features a range of deluxe hotel & 2 & 3 bedroom self-contained What’s Nearby? villas, making it the perfect place for your Ÿ Hunter Valley Golf and County Club next Hunter Escape. We Ÿ Hot Air Ballooning also offer the only Ÿ Hunter Valley Visitor Information complimentary Centre supervised Kids Club of Hunter Valley Aviation any hotel in the Hunter Valley. While the kids make the most of the play equipment, evening cinema & supervised activities, parents can sneak away to enjoy the hotel’s extensive leisure facilities. Rejuvenate your body at Tea Tree Spa, enjoy a round of golf on our 18-hole golf course, reward your palate in the choice of restaurants or bars, or simply relax by the resort pool. With easy access, the famous Hunter Valley Vineyards at our doorstep, activities to keep everyone entertained & a superior hotel with extensive facilities & an outstanding reputation for excellent service, you'll agree that The Place To Meet is Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley.
Hotel Highlights While the kids are entertained at the only purpose built and complimentary Kids Club in the region, Water Dragons Club, enjoy a round of golf on the 18 hole resort course, relax in the 25 resort pool and spa or reward your palate with the exquisite local wines and produce.
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