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After over a year of dreaming and planning, the day is finally here! I am off to Milan to meet my 8 amazing women guests...
02/05/2024

After over a year of dreaming and planning, the day is finally here! I am off to Milan to meet my 8 amazing women guests for my Secrets of Northern Italy: Piedmont tour! Follow along on this gastronomic tour of a lifetime! So grateful for everyone who has helped me get here!








HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?! Now booking for Women of the Pacific Northwest Wine Tour and spots are filling fast!!✨🍷Join us...
19/04/2024

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?! Now booking for Women of the Pacific Northwest Wine Tour and spots are filling fast!!
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Join us September 12-15, 2024 for an incredible adventure in Oregon as we deep dive into the Portland, Willamette Valley and Columbia River Gorge wine scenes!
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Hosted by two amazing wine professionals, Chevonne & Sarah, we have special access to people who don’t normally open their doors to the public, so if you’re seeking an immersive, truly exclusive, completely unique wine weekend, this is it!
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Treat yourself. You deserve it. Link in bio.
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NEW TOUR ALERT!!!🍷 Welcome to Women of the Pacific Northwest Wine Tour, curated by Chevonne Ball, owner & founder of Dir...
12/04/2024

NEW TOUR ALERT!!!🍷 Welcome to Women of the Pacific Northwest Wine Tour, curated by Chevonne Ball, owner & founder of Dirty Radish Travel Co and Sarah Covey, founder & owner of Vibrant Travelers. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes and renowned wineries of the Pacific Northwest September 12-15, 2024!

Women of the Pacific Northwest Wine Tour is a curated wine tour designed exclusively for women, by women. Led by industry experts Chevonne Ball, a seasoned wine educator and hospitality consultant, and Sarah Covey, a certified wine professional and experienced Tour Director with 10+ years in the wine industry, this small-group tour offers unrivaled access to top wineries, esteemed winemakers, and passionate owners in the Pacific Northwest.

Guests will indulge in private tastings, intimate vineyard tours, luxury accommodations, and delectable meals while fostering connections, friendships, and shared experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Need a luxe getaway for you and your friends? Want to treat yourself and enjoy being taken care of for a change? Clear your calendar, this one is for you!

Head to the link in bio to learn more and secure your spot! Hurry! Only 12 spaces available!

























Such a lovely and relaxing way to start my journey. Spectacular service, delicious food & beverage and a beautiful, expa...
31/03/2024

Such a lovely and relaxing way to start my journey. Spectacular service, delicious food & beverage and a beautiful, expansive, clean, bright, modern space. Thanks

18/03/2024

Loved my St Patrick’s Day cooking g class at Hot Stove Society! Do you enjoy taking cooking classes or food tours on your vacations? Tell me in the comments!⬇️

Hello, 47!🎉✨🎂💃🏻🎉💕
11/03/2024

Hello, 47!🎉✨🎂💃🏻🎉💕

ROSÉ DAY IS THE BEST DAY! 🥂💕✨My case from Ridgecrest arrived today and all I can say is Happy Freaking Friday! My friend...
02/03/2024

ROSÉ DAY IS THE BEST DAY! 🥂💕✨My case from Ridgecrest arrived today and all I can say is Happy Freaking Friday! My friend Wynne makes killer wine, people!! The absolutely spectacular 2022 Ridgecrest Estate Pinot Noir Rosé is a perfect example of exceptional rosé. Snappy strawberry, juicy cherry, bright red apple and melon notes with fresh, lovely acidity makes for a perfectly balanced, insanely quaffable rosé. It may have snowed today here in the PNW but with this rosé in hand, it’s always summer. Support a woman winemaker in Women’s History Month- Get some asap- it’s almost gone! Cheers🥂💕🎉💃🏻
PS: we will be visiting Wynne for our Oregon wine tour this fall! Get on the list in link in my bio!

Gosh, over a year of musings on travel, wine, life ?? I have some thoughts. Sign up to the newsletter for the full deets...
22/02/2024

Gosh, over a year of musings on travel, wine, life ?? I have some thoughts. Sign up to the newsletter for the full deets. Next missive comjng soon.✨🎉🥂❤️

A woman owned travel company offering small group relaxed wine, food and cultural tours, by women, for women, in support of women.

COMMUNITY MATTERS✨The Magnificent Wynne Peterson- Nedry… I first met Wynne in 2014 at Oregon Pinot Camp, a multi- day ev...
17/02/2024

COMMUNITY MATTERS✨The Magnificent Wynne Peterson- Nedry… I first met Wynne in 2014 at Oregon Pinot Camp, a multi- day event for wine trade folks to dig deep into what makes the wine from the Willamette Valley unique. I was completely blown away by Wynne’s authenticity, kindness, and her passion for & dedication to the craft and artistry of winemaking and viticulture. I knew immediately that any future focus I had in the Willamette Valley must include her - and highlight her story. I am beyond honored and excited that not only did she create the opportunity for the connection between myself and the wildly hilarious, fabulous , and inspiring , but that Wynne herself- and her spectacular wines- will be a feature in my Vibrant Travelers story!! November 2024 tour. Stay tuned!! ❤️



























15/02/2024
🎉Friends- we are SOLD OUT.🎉 The “Secrets of Northern Italy: Piedmont” tour for May 2024 is officially closed! Miss your ...
04/02/2024

🎉Friends- we are SOLD OUT.🎉 The “Secrets of Northern Italy: Piedmont” tour for May 2024 is officially closed! Miss your chance this year? DM me the word “HOPE” and I’ll put you on the waiting list for next year!🧳












TOUR CLOSING FEBRUARY 1! 💃🏻💃🏽LADIES: THE TIME IS NOW. This tour may not be offered in 2025. Don’t lose out on your chanc...
19/01/2024

TOUR CLOSING FEBRUARY 1! 💃🏻💃🏽LADIES: THE TIME IS NOW. This tour may not be offered in 2025. Don’t lose out on your chance for this incredible opportunity to explore Northern Italy this May! If you have been waiting to decide if you can go on the Secrets of Northern Italy: Piedmont tour, from May 4-12, 2024, now is the time to just do it!!

I am closing the tour registration on February 1st. Click the link in my bio or DM me to secure your spot asap.










THE TIME IS NOW. Do not lose out on your chance for this incredible opportunity to explore Northern Italy! Ladies! If yo...
08/01/2024

THE TIME IS NOW. Do not lose out on your chance for this incredible opportunity to explore Northern Italy! Ladies! If you have been waiting to decide if you can go on the Secrets of Northern Italy: Piedmont tour, now is the time to just do it!! Spots filling up- click the link in my bio and secure your spot asap.










DRY JANUARY: WTF IS DE-ALCOHOLIZED WINE?? Yes, it’s a real thing. But how is it made? Quality producers make the wine pe...
04/01/2024

DRY JANUARY: WTF IS DE-ALCOHOLIZED WINE?? Yes, it’s a real thing. But how is it made? Quality producers make the wine per usual, but then run it through a de-alcoholization process in either vacuum distillation, a spinning process involving evaporation, or a reverse osmosis filtration. The resulting wine still has to maintain body, acidity, and mouthfeel in addition to the actual taste, so it’s a tricky and expensive process. Wines can be 0-.05% alcohol to be labeled as “non-alcoholic”, “de-alcoholized”, and ‘alcohol free’ (alcohol extracted, no more than 0.05% abv).

The ritual of enjoying a glass of wine with dinner or while watching a hockey game is something I love, but this month I’ve decided to give my body a break. Last year, I did Dry January for the first time, and it felt good to reset. I was very dubious about the possible taste, as there was no way in my mind that something could still taste kind of like wine. I tried a few options last year. My favorite was the Leitz - Eins Zwei Zero Riesling because it tasted the most like actual wine, had no grape juice added, and was a 0% abv product. But le sigh, no shops nearby have any this year, so Giesen is at the top of my list instead. This is not an ad for either, btw!!

Made from premium 80% Sauvignon Blanc, and 14% white wine, it contains 6% grape juice. It’s labeled as 0.5% abv. It’s crisp and dry with a bit of juiciness from the grape juice. Feels like a nice alternative when I’m hankering for a glass of wine. I bought the Rosé as well, so I’ll keep you posted!

Do you try Dry January? How is it for you? Tell me in the comments!⬇️

GRATITUDE. While we close out this year and begin a new one tomorrow, let’s remember this. We are given the gift of star...
31/12/2023

GRATITUDE. While we close out this year and begin a new one tomorrow, let’s remember this. We are given the gift of starting over each morning, each moment we choose to, each singular second we decide to do something differently. The Universe is always conspiring to bring forth for us a life even more incredible than we could’ve ever imagine for ourselves. We just need to create the space to receive it: and each day we open our eyes, breathe in, breathe out and say “yes” is an opportunity to start over, to begin again. The opportunity to release what no longer serves us, no longer feels true to who we are now, is a gift. Rejections and roadblocks are detours in the right direction. There is so much more waiting for us if we allow ourselves to be open to it. I believe in you.❤️

Sometimes the place to begin again is to take baby steps, to allow yourself forgiveness and the space to make new choices, and to give ourselves grace- lots of it- as self compassion is crucial In new growth.

What two things can you name in this moment that you are grateful for? I would love to hear them in the comments. Love to you. Happy New Year ❤️



🎄Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I am so grateful for you being here. The holidays can be hard in these times of los...
24/12/2023

🎄Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I am so grateful for you being here. The holidays can be hard in these times of loss and grief, so reach out to your loved ones to say hello. I’m celebrating dreaming big and shooting for the stars. Open the good Champagne, the nice wine, wear the fancy dress, light the expensive candles. We only have one shot at life. Wishing you all the joy of dreams fulfilled. 🎅🏻✨🥂🍷❤️

✨🎄Few things raise our spirits as much as savoring moments in the company of food & wine loving friends. Engaging in con...
24/12/2023

✨🎄Few things raise our spirits as much as savoring moments in the company of food & wine loving friends. Engaging in conversations around the table, set amidst some of the most agriculturally abundant destinations in the world, really stirs something up inside of you.

When you’re in your element, you’re at your most vibrant. The senses sharpen, flavors are enhanced, confidence is unleashed.

Join us to rediscover your most vibrant self, alongside some wonderful women. All are welcome: solo travelers, friends, family members like mother-daughters, aunts-sisters, and so on. Each journey is capped at just 12 women, to create an intimate and safe space for all.

Here are the details:

Secrets of Northern Italy 2024
Locations: Milan, Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Turin
Dates: May 4-12, 2024

Activities:
- Private guided walking tour in Milan, including entrance into the famous Duomo
- Private guided boat tour of Lake Maggiore
- Visit to the Borromean Palace & Gardens on Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore
- Women owned winery visits with tastings in Piedmont
- Private cheese tasting with expert cheese refiners
- Private cooking class at a women owned winery with wine tasting
- Women owned hazelnut farm and pastry tasting visit
- Sparkling wine cellar tour and tasting
- Private guided walking tour in Turin to learn about the impact of the Savoy women on Italian history
- Explorations of charming Italian hilltop town
All this plus 4 star boutique hotel stays, a Private driver and a Professional tour guide: me!

7 spots left!

WHO ARE YOU CALLING NUTTY?! Close your eyes and try to remember your daily childhood breakfasts. Did you have your favor...
18/12/2023

WHO ARE YOU CALLING NUTTY?! Close your eyes and try to remember your daily childhood breakfasts. Did you have your favorite cereal? Eggs and bacon? Or maybe it was pancakes? Now imagine the scent of fresh toast wafting into your bedroom. You jump out of bed and run to the kitchen, because you can’t wait to help with your favorite part: the chocolate hazelnut spread you get to put on top! Yum!

In the 1800’s Napoleon Bonaparte was conquering as much of Europe as he could, and tension between France and Britain was very high. Britain was major maritime controller of the flow of cacao into Europe, and Napoleon’s blockades stopped cacao from entering Turin in Northern Italy- at the time, a city of master chocolatiers.

To help even out the scarcity of cacao, as hazelnuts are prolific and prized in Northern Italy in Piedmont, the locals blended in a paste of hazelnut and sugar with their chocolate to stretch it as much as they could. The country would again experience food rationing and cacao shortages post-WW2, and it was pastry chef Pietro Ferrero, inspired by the historic Turin chocolatiers, who created the precursors to Nutella: Giandujot and then SuperCrema. Later, in 1964, his descendants would release a smoother, creamier version they called Nutella.

So now I want to know: who wants to go to Alba, the historic hometown of Nutella, to spread some Nutella on toast? And enjoy some hazelnut pastries in situ? Guess what? YOU CAN! We are visiting Alba and a hazelnut farm as experiences on the Secrets of Northern Italy: Piedmont May 4-12, 2024 tour! 

8 spots left- click link in my bio to book!











That Friday feeling! ✨Happy Friday from the Pacific Northwest! I want to know what wine is in your glass that you’re toa...
08/12/2023

That Friday feeling! ✨Happy Friday from the Pacific Northwest! I want to know what wine is in your glass that you’re toasting the weekend with? Tell me in the comments! Mine? Surprise surprise- PNW Pinot Noir! Cheers🍷🎉✨

HOSTING A WINE TASTING party this holiday season? Not sure about exactly what the heck you are supposed do in a wine tas...
04/12/2023

HOSTING A WINE TASTING party this holiday season? Not sure about exactly what the heck you are supposed do in a wine tasting?? Save this post for how to taste wine using “The 5 S’s”!

Ladies!! Wanna take your new wine tasting skills on the road? Come to Northern Italy with us May 4-12, 2024! DM for more info or click link in bio to learn more!










BLACK FRIDAY DEAL! Ladies! You deserve a treat. Book now and get $500 off your May 4-12, 2024  “Secrets of Northern Ital...
20/11/2023

BLACK FRIDAY DEAL! Ladies! You deserve a treat. Book now and get $500 off your May 4-12, 2024 “Secrets of Northern Italy: Piedmont” tour! Grab your gals and enjoy nine days of life at a slower pace, embracing la dolce vita with zero planning to be done. You’ve earned this. Click the link in bio to snag your spot now.













BLACK FRIDAY DEAL! 🎉🇮🇹✨Oooo exciting! How does $500 off your “Secrets of Northern Italy: Piedmont” tour sound if you sig...
16/11/2023

BLACK FRIDAY DEAL! 🎉🇮🇹✨Oooo exciting! How does $500 off your “Secrets of Northern Italy: Piedmont” tour sound if you sign up and pay the deposit in full? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️YAASS!!! Grab your gals and join us! Traveling on your own? Splash out and book just for you- you deserve it! Spots going fast!
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This women only tour takes place May 4-12, 2024, starting in Milan. Click on the link in bio to snag your spot or DM me the word DEAL to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
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Andiamo a Italia! Let’s go to Italy!












🇮🇹❤️Setting foot into uncharted gastronomical territories, be it a novel wine or an unfamiliar ingredient, invites you t...
03/11/2023

🇮🇹❤️Setting foot into uncharted gastronomical territories, be it a novel wine or an unfamiliar ingredient, invites you to fully embrace the present, to immerse yourself in and relish the tiniest intricacies. The more you slow down and pay attention, the more you begin to develop your own sense of taste, your own sense of self. Second-guessing yourself less and less, you begin to build the confidence and self-trust that you’ve been seeking.
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Join a small group of amazing women in 2024 as we dig deep into culture, history and the magical gastronomy of Northern Italy!
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Click the link in bio to learn more about our May 4-12, 2024 adventure and share with your friends!

01/11/2023

TRAVEL WITH ME! 🧳🎉🇮🇹

My women only Secrets of Northern Italy trip is open! 🎉

And you’re invited!💕

When are you at your most vibrant? Maybe you’re like us and you feel full of enthusiasm when you’re in lively exchange with Mother Earth and all her gifts.

Picking grapes off the vines and puckering at their taste. Marveling at the ancient art of turning milk into cheese. Exploring the earthy nuances of freshly harvested hazelnuts.

Few things raise our spirits as much as savoring these moments in the company of food & wine loving friends. Engaging in conversations around the table, set amidst some of the most agriculturally abundant destinations in the world, really stirs something up inside of you.

In these moments, when you’re in your element, you’re at your most vibrant. The senses sharpen, flavors are enhanced, confidence is unleashed.

Join us to rediscover your most vibrant self, alongside some wonderful women. All are welcome: solo travelers, friends, family members like mother-daughters, aunts-sisters, and so on. Each journey is capped at just 12 women, to create an intimate and safe space for all.

Here are the details:

Secrets of Northern Italy 2024
Locations: Milan, Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Turin
Dates: May 4-12, 2024

Activities:
- Private guided walking tour in Milan, including entrance into the famous Duomo
- Private guided boat tour of Lake Maggiore
- Visit to the Borromean Palace & Gardens on Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore
- Women owned winery visits with tastings in Piedmont
- Private cheese tasting with expert cheese refiners
- Private cooking class at a women owned winery with wine tasting
- Women owned hazelnut farm and pastry tasting visit
- Sparkling wine cellar tour and tasting
- Private guided walking tour in Turin to learn about the impact of the Savoy women on Italian history
- Explorations of charming Italian hilltop town
All this plus 4 star boutique hotel stays, a Private driver and a Professional tour guide: me!

Limited spots are available, so snag a spot now!

Comment ITA and I will send you a link to sign up, or head to www.vibranttravelers.com!🇮🇹🧳🎉🍷

TRAVEL WITH ME! 🧳🎉🇮🇹My women only Secrets of Northern Italy trip is open! 🎉And you’re invited!💕When are you at your most...
01/11/2023

TRAVEL WITH ME! 🧳🎉🇮🇹

My women only Secrets of Northern Italy trip is open! 🎉

And you’re invited!💕

When are you at your most vibrant? Maybe you’re like us and you feel full of enthusiasm when you’re in lively exchange with Mother Earth and all her gifts.

Picking grapes off the vines and puckering at their taste. Marveling at the ancient art of turning milk into cheese. Exploring the earthy nuances of freshly harvested hazelnuts.

Few things raise our spirits as much as savoring these moments in the company of food & wine loving friends. Engaging in conversations around the table, set amidst some of the most agriculturally abundant destinations in the world, really stirs something up inside of you.

In these moments, when you’re in your element, you’re at your most vibrant. The senses sharpen, flavors are enhanced, confidence is unleashed.

Join us to rediscover your most vibrant self, alongside some wonderful women. All are welcome: solo travelers, friends, family members like mother-daughters, aunts-sisters, and so on. Each journey is capped at just 12 women, to create an intimate and safe space for all.

Here are the details:

Secrets of Northern Italy 2024
Locations: Milan, Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Turin
Dates: May 4-12, 2024

Activities:
- Private guided walking tour in Milan, including entrance into the famous Duomo
- Private guided boat tour of Lake Maggiore
- Visit to the Borromean Palace & Gardens on Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore
- Women owned winery visits with tastings in Piedmont
- Private cheese tasting with expert cheese refiners
- Private cooking class at a women owned winery with wine tasting
- Women owned hazelnut farm and pastry tasting visit
- Sparkling wine cellar tour and tasting
- Private guided walking tour in Turin to learn about the impact of the Savoy women on Italian history
- Explorations of charming Italian hilltop town
All this plus 4 star boutique hotel stays, a Private driver and a Professional tour guide: me!

Limited spots are available, so snag a spot now!

Comment ITA and I will send you a link to sign up, or head to the link in my bio!🇮🇹🧳🎉🍷

ITALIAN APERITIVO APPRECIATION POST🎉✨🥂🍸🇮🇹❤️Did you know that the tradition of a pre-dinner drink and snack is a quintess...
04/09/2023

ITALIAN APERITIVO APPRECIATION POST🎉✨🥂🍸🇮🇹❤️Did you know that the tradition of a pre-dinner drink and snack is a quintessential part of Italian life? Historians argue about the exact origins but it’s believed to have begun in Northern Italy in the mid 1700’s. The creation of vermouth and other bitter herb-based liquors made the perfect match for the richer snacks of Aperitivo.
✨🇮🇹🥂While many regions have developed different drinks for Aperitivo, the bitter flavors are meant to stimulate the appetite and prepare you for the later dinner to come. Aperol Spritz? Negroni? Vermouth? Amaro? Yes, please! Aperitivo is a fabulous time to sit on the piazza as the sun sets, giggle with friends and watch the world go by.
✨🇮🇹🥂Want to experience a real Northern Italy Aperitivo for yourself? Our Secrets of Northern Italy: Piedmont tour is filling up fast! Hurry! Click the link in bio and soon you’ll be clicking your glass with locals, celebrating La Dolce Vita! Salute!✨🥂🇮🇹❤️















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