As if wine tasting in Napa Valley could not be any more magical, I recently discovered a gigantic castle that features a variety of fun options for wine tastings, food pairings and regular social gatherings. Inside an enchanting castle, I indulged in a full-tour of the premises followed by an exquisite food-wine pairing course over …
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Charleston, South Carolina – Getting in the Holiday Spirit
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! With Thanksgiving behind us and December finally here, it’s time to pull out the sparkly ornaments, hang wreaths, trim trees and deck the halls, y’all. Yes, tis’ the most wonderful time of the year. The time when everyone seems to be a bit kinder (even the angry …
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Nantucket Island – My Thanksgiving and Off-Season Tips
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? This lady is. It’s such a wonderful time of year to gather with friends and family over favorite foods. Each Thanksgiving, no matter where I find myself celebrating, I am always thankful for the one constant in my personal life – my family. Reflecting back on Thanksgivings celebrated in New …
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Chiang Rai, Thailand – Cooking Class
One of the best activities during my recent trip to the nation of Thailand was participating in an extensive cooking class with a local expert. To learn more about a new country and understand a foreign culture, start with the food. This post shares an insider look at a cooking class with Spice Spoons in Chiang Rai, Thailand. …
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Manhattan, NY – Top 10 Wedding Day Moments
It’s that time of year, our wedding anniversary is here, friends. I am looking forward to celebrating with my husband by indulging in a few of our cheesy, but slightly adorable, annual traditions including a broadway show and a slow dance inside Grand Central Terminal. While our wedding extravaganza has gone and passed, I still …
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Wedding of the Year
With the 2016 Rio Olympics in full-swing, the energy in Brazil is unstoppable! Recently I had the honor of visiting Brazil and experiencing that magical energy, excitement and “Olympic buzz” for myself. In a few featured posts I will be sharing insider tips on my favorite luxury hotels for the Olympic Games, as well as …
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Calistoga, California – Wedding Weekend in Napa
Weddings are always lovely. A beautiful bride, a happy groom, food, music and celebrations. But a wedding to the backdrop of breathtaking wine country? It doesn’t get more beautiful than this intimate celebration in Napa Valley that I am sharing here on Ladyhattan. I recently had the honor of attending a childhood friend’s dreamy wedding …
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Manhattan, New York – Spring Entertaining with MacKenzie
Spring is officially here as Easter weekend approaches. The cold weather and occasional snow storms make never leaving your home an easy excuse to bail on happy hour plans, skip your monthly book club, and curl up to the comfort of carbs and Netflix. Those days are over, Lady! It’s time to get out and …
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