GrapeHops

08/08/2023

Due to a last minute cancellation, there are two places available (or one, if you are solo) for GrapeHops Croatia tour, September 18 to 30. The tour description is here, please spread the word to anyone who wants to go to Croatia or likes last minute decisions!

Croatia is a land of many wonders – layers upon layers of history, extraordinary natural beauty, wonderful wines and delicious food. Our 12 day tour will be an exploration of the tastes, sights, smells and sounds of this remarkable country. … Continue reading →

03/31/2023

There are still two rooms available on GrapeHops A Taste of Northern Portugal tour, May 24 to June 2. This tour will not happen next year, so if you want to come to Northern Portugal, now is the time! https://grapehops.com/taste-northern-portugal/

07/20/2022

The GrapeHops website has just been updated with the tour schedule for 2023. Those of you on the mailing list will also get an email later today. If you want to be on the mailing list, send an email to me at [email protected] and I will add you!
Check it out!
https://grapehops.com/

01/01/2021

Happy New Year! Oh the places we will go.. like the dentist, hairdresser and gym. And eventually, beyond!

02/13/2020

Aaron Fink has been on two GrapeHops tours and he took some truly stunning pictures on GrapeHops Sicily tour last fall. You can check out some of his images on the blog post below or by heading straight to https://finksphotos.com/. The underwater photographs are breathtaking.

Aaron Fink is a Sarasota based photographer who travels often and has come on two GrapeHops tours. He and his wife Vicki are fun people and great to travel with but aside from this, Aaron’s photos are truly stunning. He … Continue reading →

01/14/2020

A great video about the Melnik region in Bulgaria, where we will spend a couple of days in May on the A Taste of Bulgaria tour. We will drink these wines, eat this food, and enjoy these rooms and grounds.

01/13/2020

Due to a cancellation, there is a room available for GrapeHops A Taste of Bulgaria tour for a couple only, with special pricing. Please get in touch for details.
https://grapehops.com/a-taste-of-bulgaria/

11/04/2019

GrapeHops has been awarded "Best Specialty Tours" in the 2019 Solo Travel Awards. Feeling very proud and happy today.

What companies treat solo travelers best? The anticipation is over. Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Solo Travel Awards!

07/28/2019

Anyone interested in a wine and food tour in Hungary? Working on an idea for April 2021 and beyond.

06/30/2019

Rebecca blogged about GrapeHops tour in Slovenia last April. Check it out! Slovenia is awesome.

In April I was so lucky to join Shannon of GrapeHops on a weeklong wine adventure in Slovenia. It was so enjoyable to go on an organised...

06/10/2019

A beautiful memory from Kathy (trekcapri) who graciously allowed me to share here. I love how she expresses this moment of just sitting and eating ice cream. Obrigada Kathy!

05/21/2019

There are still a few spots available on GrapeHops "A Taste of Sicily" tour, October 24 - November 3, 2019. Traveling solo? There is no single supplement, and you get your own room and bathroom. https://grapehops.com/a-taste-of-sicily/

01/17/2019

Hi everyone! Almost every tour in 2019 is sold out now - there is room on the Slovenia tour in April! And also room on the Sicily tour that starts October 24. If you are interested in either of these tours, get in touch soon for a $150 discount. Both tours are fabulous.

Slovenia is a remarkably beautiful country with exceptional food and wine. In our week-long exploration of the area, we will get to know the typical foods, grape varietals, and people of this lush landscape. We will start the tour in … Continue reading →

12/06/2018

I love this picture of a walk through the vineyards at Tilia Winery in Slovenia. It is so beautiful there. There is still room on GrapeHops A Taste of Slovenia tour in April! http://grapehops.com/wine-food-slovenia/

Beautiful Slovenia. Walking in the gorgeous vineyards of Tilia winery in the Vipava Valley. This is what it is all about.

09/24/2018

There has been a cancellation on the October 27 - November 6 tour in Sicily, opening up space for a couple or solo traveler. http://grapehops.com/a-taste-of-sicily/ Spread the word!

08/19/2018

My blog post today about the Concurs de Castells in October and beyond. (click on the link below.)

07/15/2018

Kind of makes you want to go, doesn’t it?

Visit the city where Marin Čilić found his love! Visit and discover Mario Mandžukić’s Slavonia and its tremendous food and wine Visit the National Parks appr...

07/09/2018

Castellers in DC!

06/27/2018

Dates up for Northern Portugal, June 3 - 12, 2019! Also in Spring 2019: Slovenia and Croatia... http://grapehops.com/taste-northern-portugal/

05/06/2018

Making couscous alla Trapanese. Sicily is Stupendo.

03/18/2018

Here's a little photo essay of Sicily to check out over your morning coffee or afternoon wine.

Why Should You Visit Sicily? Posted on March 18, 2018 by shannonMarch 18, 2018 In the early years of the current millennia, I spent one of my “important” birthdays on the island of Sicily. Today, I celebrate a less important birthday, but I will be lucky enough to return to Sicily a few times th...

02/13/2018

There are a few free passes left to the Bay Area Travel and Adventure show (in Santa Clara, the 17th and 18th.) If you would like some passes, please email [email protected]. They need to be redeemed by Thursday, so if you would like to attend the show with a pass, get in touch soon.

The annual San Francisco Travel & Adventure Show is where travel lovers come for travel inspiration, expert information and fun, cultural interaction.

01/17/2018

If you are interested in a Slow Travel Tour for 2018, check out the offerings on the Slow Travel Tours website.

The members of Slow Travel Tours offer a wide variety of tours in 11 different European countries. Some tours focus on cities and others on the countryside; some have a broad focus and others are more specialized. Several of our members offer customized trips on a flexible schedule, and others offer...

01/04/2018

My last blog post for 2017, about Pauline Kenny and the SlowTrav community.

12/28/2017

The two tours in Sicily in 2018 are filling up. There are three places left in May, and only one single spot left in October/November. If you are interested and have any questions, please reach out!

10/16/2017

One from my heart.

I have been visiting Venice for almost 20 years. It has always been a city that is overly crowded with tourists. But, up until recently it was possible to get away from the crowded parts into more quiet areas where the locals lived, shopped and worked. I didn’t worry that the Venice I love would ent...

07/30/2017

Come for a walk into the Côa Valley in eastern Portugal.

The Douro region of Portugal is mainly known for its wine, and most visitors to the region spend much of their time visiting Port houses or cruising the river. What they may not know is, not too far from the well-known wineries, are hundreds of prehistoric rock drawings in a Unesco recognized archae...

07/18/2017

Quite a few folks on the GrapeHops tours in Portugal this spring became fans of this delicious cocktail. The Port Tonico!

There’s been a whole lot of talk surrounding White Port lately and while some people scratch their heads in complete bewilderment, I can promise you white port is not only a real thing but has been around for a very long time. In fact, the only major difference between red and white port is that whi...

06/07/2017

Just added a June 2018 tour of Northern Portugal. Nine spots are left. Please get in touch if you are interested or have questions! [email protected]

06/06/2017

There are some great photos of the tour in Northern Portugal on the sloweurope forum. Check it out.. and thanks Jan Morris for posting them!

I see on Facebook that several ST/SE friends are taking 's tour of Northern Portugal next week. I hope one of you posts photos here and tells...