Santa Ynez is fast becomming one of the premiere destinations in California for wine making — and tasting. In The Know Traveler recently check in on some of the best the region has to offer in this preview of Santa Ynez. Santa Ynez is only a two-hour drive from Los Angeles Just north of Santa Barbara off the historic 101 outside of Buelton, near Solvang.

This winter saw little snow. Verbier, one of the most famous ski areas in Switzerland was no exception, until heavy snowfall brought 30 to 50 cm of fine powder. It can all happen in a blink. Verbier lies in the French speaking part of Switzerland, in the Region of Valais, not far from Geneva, about 1 ½ hours by car or coach. The village itself is on a plateau

(Hong Kong, April 27, 2007) – Overseas visitors can enjoy free admission to Hong Kong’s world famous racecourses from May 1st until the end of the current horse-racing season on July 2nd 2007. Visitors are admitted free-of-charge at the public stands at both Hong Kong tracks – Wednesday night neon racing at Happy Valley in the heart of the city, and

BELIZE CITY, Belize, April 26, 2007 – Belize is transformed into a food lover’s paradise when the Central American country hosts its annual Lobsterfests. During the spring and summer months, food festivals abound in Belize and visitors who travel to this tropical vacation destination will want to take part in some of the most flavorful and fun-filled

Los Angeles, April 2007 — Continental Journeys introduces the off-the-beaten-track countries of Albania, Montenegro and Macedonia, combined with Croatia, in its 13-day “Grand Tour of the Balkans” for experienced travelers seeking affordable new destinations. Tour prices of $1,859 to $1,929 per person, double occupancy, provide