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VinePair Podcast: What VinePairs Data Says About Current Drinks Trends

We’re far enough into July 2020 to get a handle on what drinking trends are defining this most unusual of summers. What’s even better than knowing what trends are big right now is whether they’re going to last — and if not, what will replace them.

That’s what Adam Teeter and Zach Geballe are digging into on this week’s episode of the VinePair Podcast, using VinePair’s proprietary Insights platform to help explain which trends will stick around, and why.

For example, were you aware that the No. 1 cocktail in American right now is the Margarita? And that tequila sales are spiking? What’s the reason for that? Can we expect to see some of that excitement carry over into adjacent spirit and cocktail categories, such as light rum and the Daiquiri?

Or maybe you’ve heard that Champagne is taking a beating right now. Is there any hope for the iconic wine region and its eponymous bubbly? Tune in for answers to these questions and more.

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Adam: From Brooklyn, New York, I’m Adam Teeter.

Zach: In Seattle, Washington, I’m Zach Geballe.

A: This is the VinePair Podcast. Zach before we get into today’s podcast, let’s talk a little bit about our favorite rum, Goslings, who is bringing you this podcast. It’s a secret blend of three different distillates, each aged separately in once-used charred oak bourbon barrels. Goslings Black Seal Rum is the key ingredient in Bermuda’s national drink, which you and I spoke about a little bit early, about a month ago, the Dark ‘n Stormy. It was originally offered in Champagne bottles sealed with black wax, from whence comes its name.

Z: Spoiler alert for upcoming episodes, it’s good that they no longer need to use empty Champagne bottles because there’s a lack of them on the market right now.

A: There is. It’s a dark rum that still possesses the same, smooth, rich, intricate flavor as the original flavor from the 1850s. It’s still slowly aged in small batches, and it was awarded the highest award, the Platinum Medal, in the Beverage Tasting Institute. For a limited time, you can use code VinePair at checkout at Reservebar.com and you’ll get $15 off your Goslings rum order. I’m definitely going to have to make a Dark ‘n Stormy later.

Z: Oh, man. I might need one too after this podcast.

A: Zach, Erica is out on vacation this week. So, it is just you and me, like old times.

Z: Oh my gosh. Vacation? What is that? I forget.

A: I know. She went to a home that she’s rented in previous years in the Catskills, which is a very lovely place in upstate New York, so she’s having a good time.

Z: I’m pretty sure she’s not missing us at all if her Instagram feed is to be believed.

A: Exactly. It looks like she’s had some nice meals. She saw bear cubs. She’s had a good time.

Z: Yeah! So, here’s a question for you that this prompts. Let’s say you are in possession of a very specific kind of magic where you can safely travel wherever you want and be reasonably safe. Where would you most want to be in the U.S.?

A: In the U.S.? I was hoping you’d ask that. If you said the world it would be hard. Geez.

Z: I mean right now. Not any time of year.

A: Are restaurants open or not?

Z: You can dine outside. It’s not fully back to normal. You’ve got to fold into that that you don’t necessarily want to go somewhere that’s known for its many great, crowded nightclubs if that would be your choice. You can have a nice meal that would be presumably outside or something like that at least.

A: Honestly, I think I would go to the Outer Banks, in North Carolina, because I like to be at the beach. Although everything happening in the South right now scares me in terms of the levels. If we’re still saying we’re in Covid times, I don’t know if that’s where I would go. Or, the area of the country where Erica has gone. The Catskills area is very cool. There’s a lot of really amazing restaurants and things happening. There is some outdoor dining happening. There’s still water. For me, I want to have access to water. That’s summer for me. I would hope that whatever house I rented had a pool. The only reason I wouldn’t say the western coast of the U.S. is that I’m assuming I still have to drive there.

Z: Oof.

A: That’s too long of a drive. I am thinking about a vacation potentially in August, going down to either Virginia or Maryland. Something like the wine country area of Virginia. I’ve talked to a couple of producers about visiting them. I’ve been looking at rental properties for a week with Naomi. I don’t know if that’s something that I’ll end up feeling comfortable doing. Right now, I’m at least thinking about it. I would meet my parents. They would come up halfway. Who knows? What about you?

Z: The place that’s near that I would want to go to is the Oregon coast, especially a little bit further south, not all the way down to California, but closer to the border. It’s really beautiful there. It’s a little bit warmer than the Washington coast, which can also be lovely this time of year. It feels far enough away that it’s special. There are also some amazing golf courses out there, which is one of the few things that I will be doing this summer to have some outdoor enjoyment. That was my trip. It’s also the kind of place where you can find places to rent that have full kitchens. With a kid, it’s hard to think about dining out as being anything other than incredibly stressful. It already is with a child, and then when you add Covid on top of it, it’s just not worth it to me.

A: Is that area of the Oregon coast, it is “Goonies” land, like we discussed with Dan?

Z: Not far from there.

A: Interesting. I think the idea of being close to water or near something, a place where you can get fresh stuff, that’s also the appeal of places like the Catskills. They have all this fresh trout. Where my wife is from in Lancaster, Pa., is also a pretty cool place to get away for a little while because it’s a nice town with really good restaurants. We wrote an article about Lancaster being this big foodie destination for chefs and spirits writers recently. They have the country’s oldest farmers’ market.

Z: Oh!

A: It’s really cool. It’s right in the center of town. It’s in an actual food hall. It’s the oldest and longest operating market in the country.

Z: Interesting.

A: I never realized this. It’s actually the country’s breadbasket, they say, east of the Mississippi. There’s all this fertile land. There’s tons of farms. If you’re a New Yorker listening to this podcast, you probably wonder why you see, “These tomatoes were from Lancaster County. This chicken is from Lancaster County. This meat is from Lancaster County.” It’s a really fertile area. It’s really cool. There’s a lot of things to do outdoors. You could go to some restaurants, but if you were looking for just access to really great food supplies so that you could cook yourself, you’d have that access, which makes it great.

Z: I’m just fond of Lancaster, Pa., because that’s where I was from on my fake Pennsylvania ID that I used in college.

A: That’s hilarious.

Z: I don’t remember my exact address. For years I had it memorized, in case someone asked. Yes, I was from Lancaster, PA, according to my ID.

A: Speaking of fake IDs, have you seen all these news reports that this is a hot time for people to be buying underage alcohol because they’re wearing masks? People can’t tell if they’re actually the face on the ID or not.

Z: These are the things that do give me hope for the future. Right? You know what, take this opportunity to make yourself look 70 years old, wear a mask, and yeah, go buy your $11 bottle of vodka. Have fun.

A: It’s hilarious. I’ve seen it. Look, I don’t support underage drinking, although I did partake in it. It’s just very funny. You always find a way. Let’s get into today’s topic which is talking a lot about the trends we’ve been seeing. I know you know this, and some of our listeners might be aware: Nine months ago, we launched this product as a part of the VinePair platform called VinePair Insights. If you’re more interested in learning about it, you can email [email protected] or [email protected]. We’re more than happy to tell you more about it. The way the product works is that it pulls in 225,000 data points a day, in addition to 800 million data points from Google every year. It’s well over a billion data points that we’re looking at every year to predict trends in the alcohol beverage market. Looking at 65 different categories of wine, beer, and spirits, we look at where demand will be. We knew that we had this larger readership, so we thought we could use that to help understand what’s happening in the industry. Right now, all the industry really has is sales data. We don’t really have a lot of demand data. As we’ve discussed previously, if there’s a demand for a product, when a product is in the market, you would never see that reflected in Nielsen data. If the product wasn’t there for people to buy then you would never know that it’s something that people want. This data shows you what people want, which is cool. There’s a lot of things we’ve been noticing since Covid, and I thought it would be fun to take this time to talk about some of the biggest trends we’re seeing, and try to understand why those trends are.

Z: It’s like back to the really old days, before Erica came in with all her facts and sourced data. We just talked about whatever we wanted to. This is just us shooting the sh*t. I like it.

A: Exactly. I figured it would be interesting to go through some of the things that we’re seeing and talk about where the opportunities are based on those things, what the causes are, and if we think they’re turning around. The biggest thing, which is interesting, is that the Margarita has become the cocktail of the year. It’s always been one of the most popular cocktails in America. Tequila, as a spirit, has become far and away the No. 1 spirit in America in terms of demand. We’ve seen double-digit growth since April. It’s continuing. It doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. This would be the time of year when you’d start to slowly see a shift into the brown spirits, at least into the next month. We don’t see that happening, at least based on the data. That’s really interesting. I’ve always known that tequila is something that’s very popular in America. It’s crazy to see that it’s taken this much of a boost from the fact that Covid has existed. I’m curious. What do you think is this reason for that? I think back to an episode of this podcast we did almost two months ago at this point, talking about what we expected to see in the summer. All of us were on board with the idea of some combination of fruit, blended drinks, and spirits like tequila, and I would’ve thought lighter rums would’ve been in this category in particular, things that people associate with summer and with escapism. So much of what we’re seeing in everything, is that most of us are house-bound or nearly house-bound. If we’re traveling, we’re traveling locally. We’re not getting on a plane and going to the Caribbean. We’re not getting on a plane and going to the Pacific Islands. We’re not going to Hawaii. All these things that people in our minds we associate with tropical, summary exoticism. It makes total sense to me that those things are booming. The other part of this is something we’ll see continue through all of these trends in some sense, is the Margarita at its core, a pretty easy drink to make. It’s pretty hard to mess up too badly. Even if you don’t get your ratios right, it’s a pretty forgiving cocktail. That’s a huge deal when you’ve got people who are suddenly facing their cocktail consumption being largely at home. I can’t say it surprises me when I think back on it, but I don’t know that I would’ve expected tequila and the Margarita to be the clear winner in this category.

A: Another point from the data is that we didn’t see rum start to grow until June. In those early months when tequila was still exploding, so April and May especially, rum was actually down year-over-year. Demand for rum started to grow in June. Now we’re seeing it up 15 percent year-over-year. It continues to expand. I think that will continue to grow as well, predictively. It is interesting that tequila came earlier and has sustained that growth longer and continues to see growth trends. You’re right. A lot of it has to do with escapism. For me, it also can’t just be about the beach. I, like you, think a lot of people do think of rum cocktails when it comes to the beach. I think that may also be reinforced when we discuss what we also thought about when we discussed frozen cocktails a few months ago, which is that they are difficult to make. They are intimidating to a lot of people. I’ve tried to make frozen cocktails a few times this summer, and I feel like every time I haven’t nailed it. I just want to be back at a bar where they have an actual slushy machine, and they can make it with the proper consistency, so that it’s still delicious. Sometimes my ice is too chunky. Sometimes it’s too watery. As you’ve said, the Margarita is a fairly simple cocktail to make. There’s a lot of variations. That’s what’s very interesting to people about the Margarita. It can be spicy. It can be heavier on the triple sec or the Cointreau. You can go super high and use Grand Marnier. You can add different fruits to it. You can have a Watermelon Margarita, a Peach Margarita, a Blueberry Margarita, or a Blackberry Margarita. There’s so much to it that I think that’s what’s allowed it to explode in the way that it has. I think there are certain recipes of the Margarita where the tequila is extremely important. A Tommy’s Margarita is one of those. That’s why I’ve been drawn to it so much over the last few months. There’s a little bit of agave. It’s really about the quality of the tequila and lime juice. That’s it. It’s much more in its pure form in the same way you can tell if it’s a good rum or a bad rum in a perfect Daiquiri. A lot of these Margaritas that we’re talking about, these super-spicy Margaritas, where you’re taking three jalapeños to the face, or some of these crazy blueberry-watermelon Margarita versions, the tequila doesn’t matter as much. There’s less intimidation of buying the right brands. There’s less pressure of buying the right brand or style. You just take the tequila on hand, find a recipe, and done. That’s what makes it so appealing to so many different people.

Z: There’s also this other factor going on. If you are at the grocery store, a liquor store, or shopping online, there’s this thing that happens with people where they see that they need to get liquor. Maybe they like vodka, gin, a brand of whiskey or a specific kind. Tequila is the kind of thing you see and you think, “Should we get a bottle of tequila?” Someone inevitably goes, “Well, I like Margaritas.” The reason that tequila has had that and rum hasn’t is that it doesn’t have the drink that immediately jumps out. I love a Daiquiri. In some ways I prefer a Daiquiri to a Margarita. I’m definitely not the average drinker. For me, I can think of a lot of applications for a bottle of rum. A Rum and Coke, that’s not something everyone wants to drink. As we’ve heard from lots of people we’ve had come on the podcast and talk about rum, that’s really not the optimal way to enjoy it. The question for people is, it’s harder to make that transition. Maybe what we’re seeing now is people have gotten more comfortable and interested in trying new things. Rum is the next logical stepping stone. That’s why it took until June and July for sales to pick up. Whereas tequila, you have the Margarita. If you ask people to name cocktails, it’s going to be one of the first ones that almost everyone names. That makes sense to me that that’s been where the average person has been comfortable branching out or continuing to buy.

A: Another point of data that has been really interesting to watch is what’s happened to Champagne. This is not just reflected in demand data. It’s also being reflected in sales data. Although, I think our demand data is showing that this isn’t going to be let up any time soon. Champagne continues to plummet. There’s very little demand whatsoever out there for Champagne. It’s depressing for a lot of people, especially people who work in that side of the business. It’s been hard on some companies that rely on Champagne for a good portion of their revenue. It’s sad that it doesn’t seem to be turning around any time soon, and it may not until the holidays. It just all depends on where we are as a country when it comes to Covid and whether we feel like celebrating at all this year or not.

Z: I was going to say, it may be Nov. 3 for some of us.

A: Oh, right! Exactly. Exactly. Although, I’m not going to make that mistake again this year because my wife still blames me. She says I jinxed the election.

Z: That makes sense. That’s definitely within your power.

A: I did get bottles of Champagne, and I had them ready to go. I was so excited that we were going to elect her, and it didn’t happen. My wife said we never should’ve had the Champagne. We got ahead of ourselves.

Z: Is Naomi a sports fan? Man, she sounds too much like me as a sports fan.

A: She said, “We should’ve done it. I knew we should’ve done it. We were so excited.” We looked at the polling data! Who knows if it’ll turn around? We’ve used a few theories before on the podcast. We talked about the lack of celebration. Do you think that’s really why it’s not turning around still? Is it just that people still don’t want to celebrate? At the end of the day, there are some decently affordable Champagnes, especially given a price point that people are still paying for other things that we still see them willing to pay for. Why is Champagne not rebounding at all?

Z: There’s a couple of reasons here. The first one I’m going to throw out is just making sh*t up. I apologize if I’m totally wrong. It’s just a hunch. One part of the challenge for Champagne, is that people are scared to open bottles of Champagne. The actually sparkling wine bottles. Maybe this isn’t backed up because they’re still going through the same amount of Prosecco, Cava, and all of that. There’s something a little intimidating about opening a sparkling wine bottle at home if you’re not used to doing it. It feels explosive, literally. That may be something that makes people uncomfortable, in a small enough way that when they’re at the store, and they’re deciding what they want to buy, or they’re about to check out online, they may go, “Well, maybe I don’t want that bottle of sparkling wine. I’ll buy a bottle of Cabernet instead, or two bottles of rosé. The other part to this comes back to the celebratory aspect. The other part is, you open a bottle of Champagne, and this is true for all sparkling wines, but I think that unless you have a sparkling wine stopper, it’s harder to re-cork. You can’t re-cork a bottle of Champagne with a Champagne cork. You have to put another cork in it, preferably an actual stopper that’s designed for sparkling wine to keep it around if you’re not going to drink it all. While you and I can probably go through a bottle of wine with our families, no problem, in a given evening, for a lot of people, that’s not what they’re doing on a weekday basis. Again, a sparkling wine bottle, especially an expensive sparkling wine bottle, like Champagne, feels like, “Am I really going to drink that?” It’s a wine that I want to share with eight other people, not a bottle I want to have by myself or with my significant other.

A: I do actually think as I’ve looked at this data, that it really is all tied to this amazing branding and marketing that Champagne has done over this last, you know, multi-decades century, that has connected it to being this premium brand that is for good times and celebrations. Prosecco is growing. I think this is an opportunity for Prosecco to get in front of people even more aggressively than it has before. Prosecco is a product that can be consumed on its own but it’s also a product that works really well in a lot of these refreshing summer cocktails that make you feel like you’re escaping. I do think that a lot of people don’t really associate Champagne with escape as much as some sort of monumental occurrence in their lives. I have memories of drinking a spritz in Italy. I have memories of having a glass of Prosecco sitting outside somewhere. I don’t really with Champagne. With Champagne, it’s always been because of an anniversary, or someone graduated from a doctoral program or masters program.

Z: Or you’re stuck going out with a bunch of sommeliers.

A: Well, I don’t do that very often. That doesn’t happen. Also, Champagne is expensive. The reason I brought that up is because there are a lot of sections of the wine business and the alcohol business in general that, even during Covid, are growing and doing fine. You look at the two sectors of wine that are still continuing to expand in the off-premise, and it’s wines that are $20 or $25, and wines that are $25 plus. Maybe some people would be willing to trade up once in a while for Champagne, but I think it really does boil down to the fact that you only trade up for that when it feels like the good times are rolling. Right now the good times really aren’t rolling. What would be the reason to open that wine? Besides, yes, you being out with sommeliers who are saying it’s the greatest wine ever to exist in the world and we should drink lots of it. Besides that, you’re really not seeing it. I’m sure that means that there are a lot of people getting really great deals on Champagne right now, or there’s probably allocations that used to exist that probably don’t right now. There’s just so much of it not being consumed. It’s very interesting. It’s one of these products that’s done such an amazing job of positioning itself in a way that should always be a strength. This is one of those times when we’ve never seen a global pandemic before. You just couldn’t plan for it. There’s no one that thinks that there’s good times happening. Maybe a few people, but not a lot.

Z: Definitely not here in the U.S. Maybe Champagne sales are doing OK in Europe at this point.

A: Right, exactly. Another thing that I think has been interesting to look at is the continued growth. You know what I’m going to say, of hard seltzer. It just isn’t stopping. I also find that to be really interesting. I have a few theories on that as well that I think are reinforced by things we’ve already seen. It’s propping up the entire beer category at this point. It’s hard seltzer’s growth that’s continuing to allow for a lot of these breweries to be OK in a Covid world. It’s crazy, and something I think no one thought was going to be possible a year ago. Even in the fall, people were saying, “This can’t last.” Our data showed that it was going to last, but you had a lot of people writing pieces in publications that are not ours saying, oh, it was going to die, be a phase, or go quiet in the winter. And it never did. I think that now there’s certain things happening in our world that are reinforcing why people are choosing seltzer instead of other things. I’m curious. Have you drunk any seltzer in quarantine? Or are you a seltzer person at all at this point?

Z: Not the hard seltzer. I just finished a can of LaCroix as we were recording here, as I muted my mic. For a lot of people, there’s just a lot of emphasis on comfort and on ease when it comes to alcohol at this time. Again, one of hard seltzer’s greatest strengths is that literally all you have to do is open the can and drink it. It’s something that you could drink at 2 o’clock on a Saturday afternoon. You can drink it at 9 o’clock on a Wednesday night. You can probably drink it on a Zoom all if you pour it into a glass. It looks like you’re having a regular seltzer.

A: Totally.

Z: It’s the anti-Champagne. It doesn’t have any one specific use case. You can drink it any time. For people shopping right now, that’s really important. I did an interview with Jake Kirsch, the guy who’s the VP of innovation at Anheuser-Busch.

A: Yeah, that was a good interview.

Z: Thank you! It ran last week. We were talking about a lot of things that his job involves. One of the things that he was talking about was that even more than before, they’re seeing a ton of demand for variety packs when it comes to hard seltzer. It’s no surprise. It’s the same thing with non-alcoholic seltzer. People want to be able to have things on hand that are really easy. You just have it on hand and pull it out of the fridge and pull it out a couple of hours later. It gives a few options. They’re super simple, predictable, and safe. For most of us, if we’re going to do drinking outdoors, whether it normally would have been at a restaurant or bar or patio, or in the outdoors more generally, that’s seltzer’s sweet spot, even if it does well year-round. It’s going to be in those outdoor settings. People are still hiking around here at least. This is the prime use case for this drink. People are definitely still trying to do those things as much as they can, when it’s permitted and where it’s possible. I’m not surprised. Is there anything in the data you find that’s surprising?

A: Not surprising. I’m not surprised that seltzer is surging. I think there’s other reasons besides the ones you mentioned, which are good and valid. It’s also worth mentioning that the variety pack seltzer is the No. 1 SKU for almost every seltzer producer, which most people wouldn’t realize. It’s interesting that most consumers aren’t going out and saying, “Oh, I love Black Cherry, and I want a full Black Cherry pack.” Most people want that variety, which is really interesting. I actually think a lot of it has to do with calories. The people that I’ve talked to that have become really avid seltzer drinkers, and it almost always comes down to calories, especially in Covid, where a lot of us are less active than we used to be. For me, my daily commute was walking a little over a half mile to get to a subway to get on, then walking a little over a half mile from that subway stop to my office was a mile walk in the morning, a mile walk home. I usually ran errands. I was probably walking two-and-a-half or three miles every day, just getting to work and doing stuff. I was carrying bags. Other people were running more. You also have a lot of people in certain places of the country, especially where mask-wearing is mandatory as it should be, who aren’t running as much because they don’t want to wear a mask when they run. It’s uncomfortable. Then you’re watching increases for these apps like Peloton, and people bring that into their home, thinking about trying to exercise in whatever way they can. People are drinking more regularly. They’re not just drinking two nights a week, or four nights a weeks, they’re drinking seven nights a week. Some of those nights, people are wanting to watch the calories going into their bodies. People are going for hard seltzer instead. I do think that’s playing a huge part in a lot of people’s decision to look at that. Again, it’s one of these benefits that seltzer always knew that that was going to be one of its sort of key selling factors when it came on the market, was this calorie count. Again, a benefit that they’re now seeing, it’s why they’re selling more than a lot of other products. It’s very clear that it is this low-calorie product that gets you just buzzed enough to take the edge off, but not too buzzed. It doesn’t make you feel as guilty as if you pounded a double IPA, or finished a bottle of wine. It doesn’t make you feel that way in a lot of ways. People are really paying attention to it, which is interesting. You’re going to see more. Watch. You’re going to see a lot more calorie-conscious drinks products come out in the next year or so because this is proving a huge point, that a lot of this country cares about that.

Z: As you pointed out, that was the case even pre-Covid. Now, for so many of us with our routines around fitness, around dining and eating, all of those things being so disrupted, it’s definitely the case that that’s something that’s higher on everyone’s mind, or more everyone’s mind. Given what the scale said this morning, I might need to start incorporating some of this hard seltzer.

A: Think about it! Even if you don’t live in a place where you walk to work like we do here in New York, you probably had a gym routine or something that’s been completely changed because most gyms are closed.

Z: I used to spend my work nights on the floor or a restaurant walking around. I definitely have noticed the lack of that amount of activity affecting my health in various ways.

A: This is our last data point for the conversation. That’s why I think it’s really exploded, on top of all the other things. It’s tasty, there’s a variety there. It speaks of summer and being outdoors. It’s easy. You can hide it during Zoom calls. All of that. I really think that this idea of health when all of us are also making sourdough bread is why people are really embracing it the way they have. Well, Zach, this has been really interesting again. I think in three months we can revisit this. With Erica back from vacation we can visit some other data points. If this is data that’s interesting to you, feel free to email us at [email protected] or [email protected] if you’re really interested in the data and getting more access to it. There’s a lot of stuff that we’re seeing that’s really instructive as to what people could be doing to take advantage of a market that’s very volatile at this point in time.

Z: Absolutely.

A: Alright, man! I will talk to you next week when Erica is back. Until then, be well. Have a great weekend. For those listening to this on Monday, I hope you had a great weekend. We will see you again next week!

Z: Sounds great.

A: Thanks so much for listening to the VinePair Podcast. If you enjoy listening to us every week please leave us a review or rating on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever it is that you get your podcasts. It really helps everyone else discover the show. Now for the credits: Now, for the credits. VinePair is produced and hosted by Zach Geballe, Erica Duecy, and me: Adam Teeter. Our engineer is Nick Patri and Keith Beavers. I’d also like to give a special shout out to my VinePair co-founder Josh Malin and the rest of the VinePair team for their support. Thanks so much for listening and we’ll see you again right here next week. The VinePair Podcast this week was sponsored by Goslings Rum. A secret blend of three different distillates, each aged separately in once-used, charred oak bourbon barrels, Goslings is the key ingredient for Bermuda’s national drink, the Dark ‘n Stormy. Originally offered in Champagne bottles sealed with black wax, from whence comes its name, this deep, dark rum still possesses the same, smooth, rich, intricate flavor as the original recipe from the 1850s. It’s still slowly aged in small batches, and Black Seal Rum was awarded the highest honor, the Platinum Medal, from the Beverage Tastings Institute. For a limited time, you can use code VinePair at checkout on Reservebar.com for $15 off your Goslings rum order.

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VinePair Podcast: What VinePair’s Data Says About Current Drinks Trends

Or maybe you’ve heard that Champagne is taking a beating right now. Is there any hope for the iconic wine region and its eponymous bubbly? Tune in for answers to these questions and more.

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Adam: From Brooklyn, New York, I’m Adam Teeter.

Zach: In Seattle, Washington, I’m Zach Geballe.

Z: Spoiler alert for upcoming episodes, it’s good that they no longer need to use empty Champagne bottles because there’s a lack of them on the market right now.

Z: Oh, man. I might need one too after this podcast.

A: Zach, Erica is out on vacation this week. So, it is just you and me, like old times.

Z: Oh my gosh. Vacation? What is that? I forget.

A: I know. She went to a home that she’s rented in previous years in the Catskills, which is a very lovely place in upstate New York, so she’s having a good time.

Z: I’m pretty sure she’s not missing us at all if her Instagram feed is to be believed.

A: Exactly. It looks like she’s had some nice meals. She saw bear cubs. She’s had a good time.

A: In the U.S.? I was hoping you’d ask that. If you said the world it would be hard. Geez.

Z: I mean right now. Not any time of year.

A: Are restaurants open or not?

Z: Oof.

A: Is that area of the Oregon coast, it is “Goonies” land, like we discussed with Dan?

Z: Not far from there.

Z: Oh!

A: It’s really cool. It’s right in the center of town. It’s in an actual food hall. It’s the oldest and longest operating market in the country.

Z: Interesting.

Z: I’m just fond of Lancaster, Pa., because that’s where I was from on my fake Pennsylvania ID that I used in college.

A: That’s hilarious.

Z: I don’t remember my exact address. For years I had it memorized, in case someone asked. Yes, I was from Lancaster, PA, according to my ID.

Z: It’s like back to the really old days, before Erica came in with all her facts and sourced data. We just talked about whatever we wanted to. This is just us shooting the sh*t. I like it.

Z: I was going to say, it may be Nov. 3 for some of us.

A: Oh, right! Exactly. Exactly. Although, I’m not going to make that mistake again this year because my wife still blames me. She says I jinxed the election.

Z: That makes sense. That’s definitely within your power.

Z: Is Naomi a sports fan? Man, she sounds too much like me as a sports fan.

Z: Or you’re stuck going out with a bunch of sommeliers.

Z: Definitely not here in the U.S. Maybe Champagne sales are doing OK in Europe at this point.

A: Totally.

A: Yeah, that was a good interview.

Z: I used to spend my work nights on the floor or a restaurant walking around. I definitely have noticed the lack of that amount of activity affecting my health in various ways.

Z: Absolutely.

Z: Sounds great.

Ed. note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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wineanddinosaur · 4 years ago

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VinePair Podcast: What VinePair’s Data Says About Current Drinks Trends

Or maybe you’ve heard that Champagne is taking a beating right now. Is there any hope for the iconic wine region and its eponymous bubbly? Tune in for answers to these questions and more.

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Adam: From Brooklyn, New York, I’m Adam Teeter.

Zach: In Seattle, Washington, I’m Zach Geballe.

Z: Spoiler alert for upcoming episodes, it’s good that they no longer need to use empty Champagne bottles because there’s a lack of them on the market right now.

Z: Oh, man. I might need one too after this podcast.

A: Zach, Erica is out on vacation this week. So, it is just you and me, like old times.

Z: Oh my gosh. Vacation? What is that? I forget.

A: I know. She went to a home that she’s rented in previous years in the Catskills, which is a very lovely place in upstate New York, so she’s having a good time.

Z: I’m pretty sure she’s not missing us at all if her Instagram feed is to be believed.

A: Exactly. It looks like she’s had some nice meals. She saw bear cubs. She’s had a good time.

A: In the U.S.? I was hoping you’d ask that. If you said the world it would be hard. Geez.

Z: I mean right now. Not any time of year.

A: Are restaurants open or not?

Z: Oof.

A: Is that area of the Oregon coast, it is “Goonies” land, like we discussed with Dan?

Z: Not far from there.

Z: Oh!

A: It’s really cool. It’s right in the center of town. It’s in an actual food hall. It’s the oldest and longest operating market in the country.

Z: Interesting.

Z: I’m just fond of Lancaster, Pa., because that’s where I was from on my fake Pennsylvania ID that I used in college.

A: That’s hilarious.

Z: I don’t remember my exact address. For years I had it memorized, in case someone asked. Yes, I was from Lancaster, PA, according to my ID.

Z: It’s like back to the really old days, before Erica came in with all her facts and sourced data. We just talked about whatever we wanted to. This is just us shooting the sh*t. I like it.

Z: I was going to say, it may be Nov. 3 for some of us.

A: Oh, right! Exactly. Exactly. Although, I’m not going to make that mistake again this year because my wife still blames me. She says I jinxed the election.

Z: That makes sense. That’s definitely within your power.

Z: Is Naomi a sports fan? Man, she sounds too much like me as a sports fan.

Z: Or you’re stuck going out with a bunch of sommeliers.

Z: Definitely not here in the U.S. Maybe Champagne sales are doing OK in Europe at this point.

A: Totally.

A: Yeah, that was a good interview.

Z: I used to spend my work nights on the floor or a restaurant walking around. I definitely have noticed the lack of that amount of activity affecting my health in various ways.

Z: Absolutely.

Z: Sounds great.

Ed. note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Costa Smeralda: Sardinia's Top Beaches

Costa Smeralda is maybe the most popular touristic destination of Sardinia especially for the lovers of beaches and seas. Most of the people who ever go to the Sardinia visit the Costa Smeralda at the very north of the island. Because Costa Smeralda offers more than 20 km long sandy beaches to its visitor with also warming sun and refreshing blue seas. This region is not like a district with one major centre. There are tons of small-town around the Costa Smeralda centre where you can stay and also enjoy the local foods. There are expensive and luxury places like five-star hotels, golf courses, villas and more but I will focus on for the common holiday tips about the Costa Smeralda in this post. If you are looking more to read about Sardinia don't forget to take a look at the Sardinia Travel Guide. By the way, you can use the table of content below to read the topic you want directly.

One of the beautiful beaches of Costa Smeralda (Source).

How to Go to Costa Smeralda?

There are tons of hotels and places to stay in this region. Most of them have a shuttle from the airports of Sardinia back to the hotel. So, they probably will take you from the airport for a small price. If you have an intent to use public transport to go to your hotel it may be a little hard. Because there is no train line or regular bus lines tho this region. The most efficient way is to take a taxi or rent a car.

Top 5 Beaches of Costa Smeralda

Grand Pevero Beach Grande Pevero Beach is located just next to the Golf Pevero and will stun you with its sandy beaches and pure clear water. Actually all of the beaches in this list will stun you with their pure nature. Grande Pevero is one of the top beaches in whole Sardinia with Piccolo Pevero and maybe crowded especially during the summer. Also, there is a snack bar, boat rentals, sunbeds and umbrellas. So you don't need to bring anything with you. By the way, another famous beach of Sardinia is the Piccolo Pevero where is just at the very west cove of the Grande Pevero Beach. Piccolo Pevero Beach has the same option for its visitors. Capriccioli Beach If you have kids, Capriccioli Beach is for you. Because there is a very big parking lot just behind the beach and also a building where includes a beach club and restaurants Capriccioli Beach is not a very big one and maybe crowded especially during the high season but it still worths to visit and enjoy the water and sun. Also, you can rent sunbeds and umbrellas. Principe Beach Well, Principe Beach is probably the most crowded beach in Sardinia. I don't know but people love this small beach even if there are tons of people at the same time. There is no parking lot next to the beach. Because of this, you need to walk or take a taxi. Also, there is only one small bar where you can drink water and more. Romazzino Beach Another small but nice beach of Sardinia is the Romazzino Beach. Tourist mostly doesn't prefer this beach because there are no bar or restaurant and also sunbeds. Also, Romazzino Beach is located between the high luxury villas and estates. Liscia Ruja Beach Welcome to the largest and longest beach of entire Costa Smeralda, Liscia Ruja Beach. There are both private and public beaches at Liscia Ruia. Also, you can many water activities here. There are multiple parking lots at the back of the beach between the trees. Also, you may find dozens of places to eat and drink. If you are looking for a more quiet beach you may go to the Petra Ruja Beach located a bit south of the Liscia Ruja Beach.

What to Do at Costa Smeralda Besides Beaches?

Maddalena Archipelago Tours Costa Smeralda has tons of beaches to discover and enjoy the pure nature of Sardinia. But of course their other alternatives for you. One of them is visiting the Maddalena archipelago. You can join a tour from the widget below and discover Maddalena archipelago and a couple of other important places at Costa Smeralda. Maddalena archipelago is a remote island group located at the north of Costa Smeralda. In total, there are 8 separate islands. Only 2 of them is accessible by cars, Maddalena and Caprera. Of course, there are a couple of beaches where you can enjoy Sardinia's waters but exploring the island is also another amazing experience. Capo D'orso (Bear Rock) Very close to the Costa Smeralda, Capo D'orso or Bear Rock in English is an interesting place to visit during your time in Sardinia. There is a bear-shaped rock at the cap. You just need to park your car at the parking lot at the entrance of the site. Then, you should take 10 to 15 minutes of walk to see the Roccia dell’ Orso. Entrance fee is around 3 Euros. Besides seeing this bear-shaped rock you may enjoy with the 360 degrees panoramic

Where to Stay at Costa Smeralda?

Don'tforget, Costa Smeralda is the most expensive and luxurious district of whole Sardinia. There are tons of hotels, villas, resort and more to stay. Just don't forget to check all option located in Costa Smeralda or close districts. Because it may be way cheaper to stay in place rather than Costa Smeralda to close there. If you are thinking to stay at Costa Smeralda, Residenza Capriccioli, Cervo Hotel or Cala Di Volpe are the good options with high reviews.

How Many Days Do You Need to Visit Costa Smeralda?

There is no specific answer to this question. Because if you ask me I can stay for months in this region of Sardinia. Because there are tons of beaches swim and get a sunburn. Also, you can join tours from here to discover the caves of the region. But if you are looking for a more definitive answer you can make a plan like this. 3-4 days for enjoying the beaches and 2 days for joining tours will be enough. So, my suggestion is the spend a week at the Costa Smeralda. Please share your experiences about Costa Smeralda and Sardinia at the comment section. You can take a look to Sardinia Travel Guide to read more about this unique island. Also, don't forget to share you suggestions to improve the content and quality of this post. Enjoy! Read the full article

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eldritadh-a · 5 years ago

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so today was great except for the part where a guy broke his clavicle right in front of us in the middle of the mountains and we had to call him an ambulance because his wife was quietly breaking down and also didn't speak german or very much english

let me set the scene

we are here

Grindelwald First, Switzerland. About 5 minute walk from Bort gondola station, which is about halfway down the mountain. This is the place you get off the gondola if you’re not big into heights or altitude. Tons of tourists. Specifically, tons of tourists on these monstrosities:

Tons of tourists on these scooter equivalents of mountain bikes who:

a) had never ridden one before b) had gotten a maximum 30-second crash course on how to brake and steer c) had gotten that instruction a maximum of five minutes previously d) were wearing helmets as their only protective gear e) were on the road with pedestrians and 583485769384 other people whose experience level was exactly the same as theirs

If you can see where this is going, you are smarter than the people running bike rentals in Grindelwald

So my younger sister and I are walking side by side and chatting. I’m considering where we’ll be able to leave the main road, and whether we’re being too optimistic about the intuitiveness of these scooters and maybe should walk in the freshly-cut verge to give them more room and get ourselves out of the way.

My sister, who is made out of disdain and schadenfreude, remarks on how dangerous this whole situation is and jokes about how funny it would be if someone crashed.

I think she meant to add ‘provided they’re not hurt,’ because when it happened, she wasn’t laughing.

Someone sped by us, and it was hard to say what happened next. Just that we saw a wheel go up in the air, and watched him and the scooter tumble off the road about 50 yards from us and into the grass -- which thankfully was at the same pitch and slope as the road (this is Switzerland, and it isn’t uncommon for alpine roadside to just be thin air and tree trunks).

My sister and I reached him a moment or two after his wife did. He was sitting up, but looked dazed, and hadn’t moved in the time it took us to get there. She was checking him for injuries, and though he had been wearing a helmet and there was nothing visible, she seemed extremely worried.

I asked her immediately if he needed medical attention, and she nodded fiercely and said yes. That he was fragile, and she was worried he might have broken something. My mom, who had just come up behind, was already pulling out her phone. A few seconds later, a German couple -- man and woman -- came up to see if they could help. After a moment of consultation and deliberation with one another, mom dialed what we all thought was the emergency number, because -- despite having lived in this country for 17 years -- neither my mom or sister had ever had to use it before.

Fortunately, it was the right number. Unfortunately, mom -- in a slight panic, because the dispatcher didn’t speak French and mom doesn’t speak German -- thrust the phone into my hand. Surprised and out of practice, I started talking in halting German -- only for the dispatcher to tell me (in flawless, almost unaccented English) that I could stop struggling.

So while I’m giving the dispatcher our exact location (“just down the road from Bort, before the intersection. the reservoir and two small huts are nearby? one of them has a wood pile and a tin roof???”), I’m trying to explain to the German man (who wants to run back up to the gondola station to tell them what happened) that there’s an ambulance coming so there’s no need, trying to reassure the wife of the injured man (both of whom are Thai and only one of whom speaks some English), and trying to get my mom to stop speaking French because I’m already confused enough as it is.

Finally I hand my mom back the phone so she can take it from there in English, and I explain to everyone again -- in both languages, and actually pausing between words -- that there’s an ambulance coming and everything’s going to be ok, and we’re going to stay with the Thai couple until help arrives.

(Now, you might be wondering where my sister is in all of this.

She wasn’t literally standing there staring at her hands in horror after learning of her ability to injure brittle-boned middle-aged men, but she might as well have been. I didn’t realize how much the incident had affected her until after, when we were on the path again. I made a small joke to the effect of “please don’t ever wish harm on anyone else” and she did not appreciate it at all).

When we finally got an ETA on the ambulance (10 minutes), the German couple continued their walk, and my mom and sister and I stayed with the Thai couple until the paramedic came (5 minutes later, in what can be better described as a flatbed golf cart than an ambulance. Welcome to Switzerland). He confirmed that it was a broken clavicle, gave the wife (who was on the verge of tears) a big bear hug, shook all of our hands, and thanked us for doing what we did. We also got hugs from the Thai woman, who thanked us in a way I don’t think I’ve ever been thanked before as we told her not to worry and that we were more than happy to be there with her.

Last we saw of them, the paramedic had loaded the couple into the golf cart and was heading down into the valley. I wish nothing but the best for them, and I’m fiercely hoping that the husband will get patched up and recover enough that they can continue their holiday.

#but yeah if you're ever going to break a bone #definitely do it on a mountain in switzerland #because emergency services are HELLA efficient #Also I sort of wish I'd given the woman a number #so if there were any more problems she could contact us #but my mom pointed out that the paramedic was friendly #and would probably be helpful #so I didn't feel AS worried.#still tho #I wish I could text her just to see how they were doing :/#I can only hope things are ok

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sentrava · 6 years ago

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Canada’s Big 3: A Guide to Skiing in Banff + Lake Louise

My first foray into the beauty of Banff was more than a decade ago in the height of summer. I took the train from Vancouver through the Canadian Rockies, then ended my tour with a few days in the bustling ski town. A year ago, I returned in winter: this time with my mom, my best friend and her mom in tow. It was one of the best trips to date—and far less crowded than in summer months, I might add—but I missed out on one of the area’s greatest draws: skiing in Banff.

So when Travel Mindset invited me back for a weekend of skiing “the Big 3”—that’s Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise and Mt. Norquay—I rearranged my schedule, dusted off my ski gear, grabbed my favorite travel buddy and flew to Calgary.

Getting to Banff

As far as ski destinations go, Banff is one of the easier ones to access. You fly into Calgary, an extremely manageable airport, pick up your car—the rental services of which are on-site (again, convenient!)—then head due west to the town of Banff. It took us exactly an hour and 25 minutes from the time we left the airport, and we had zero traffic coming or going. For my American friends, note that you do need a passport to enter Canada.

We rented a larger SUV with snow tires from Enterprise’s airport location for $378 for the five days, though we didn’t wind up experiencing any precarious driving conditions whatsoever. All the roads, both the highways and the smaller ones that went up the mountains, were completely plowed and ice-free, and the driving could not have been easier. Not to mention, the views weren’t shabby at all.

We opted to fly through Minneapolis instead of Toronto. I’d recommend this route (or another U.S. hub like Seattle) if you want to avoid guaranteed delays, as Toronto is one of the more confusing airports I’ve ever flown through when transiting back to America. From Nashville, it was about 90 minutes to Minneapolis, an hour layover, then just under two hours to Calgary. The flying-and-driving part of the trip could not have been easier. I’ve taken similar ski vacations to Colorado, and while I love the resorts there, the traffic getting to them is a turn-off. During all three of my trips to Banff, I’ve never run into any traffic on Canada’s Highway 1 (also known as the Trans-Canada Highway).

Where to Stay in Banff

First things first: You need to book your hotel. This was my third overnight trip to Banff, but my first staying in the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs. I’d been to this castle in the Rockies a few times before for meals, but as a bona-fide Fairmont Hotels fan, it had always been my dream to spend a night there.

But there are a couple things you should know about this palatial property. For one thing, the hotel first opened in 1888—the original structure burned down nearly 40 years later, and it was rebuilt and reopened in 1928—as the vision of railroad tycoon William Cornelius Van Horne. It sits smack within Canada’s first national park, established in 1885.

Which brings me to this: You cannot enter Banff National Park without a pass, which costs around $30 for family access (or per car). You can either purchase one online or stop at the gate on Highway 1 when you enter the city. We stupidly didn’t realize you needed one just to get into the town and had planned to pick one up before we ventured into the mountains—then got a ticket on our car. But in true polite Canadian fashion, it was simply a warning and we were able to pick up our pass on the way into Lake Louise and make good on our rookie mistake.

One-hundred-and-thirty years after its initial debut, Fairmont Banff Springs now bears the designation of being both a National Historic Site of Canada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 764 rooms, so it’s very easy to get lost in the labyrinth comprising this hotel (and we did, I’ll admit, a time or two). Since this is one of the brands oldest properties, it definitely has a more old-fashioned feel than some of the newer Fairmonts we have stayed in, and rooms are on the smaller size. I love that despite its opulence, pets are welcome, and we saw several dogs roaming the hotel with their owners. Ella would be so jealous!

While the Fairmont Banff Springs feels remote, tucked up against the mountains in a very regal fashion, it’s actually less than a mile from Banff Avenue, the main drag in town, and just 15 minutes by car from the nearest ski resort. We easily could have walked, but it was a wee bit chilly, so we took advantage of the hotel’s complimentary shuttle to get into town and the city’s free bus service to get back.

Like every Fairmont I’ve ever visited, it has a gorgeous Willow Stream Spa with various plunge pools and a larger mineral pool perfect for soaking in after a long day on the slopes. In addition to the regular massage and facial treatments, there’s a host of other spa offerings like saunas, steam rooms and a salon.

We ate the majority of our meals at the hotel, simply due to ease before leaving in the morning, as well as fatigue when we returned at night, not wanting to shower, get all dressed up and venture out again. And with 13 different restaurant/bar concepts, as well as in-room dining, we could have eaten every single meal at the Fairmont Banff Springs without repeating once.

Most mornings, we grabbed food to eat on the go at STOCK, the cafe-style restaurant and bakery in the lobby of the hotel. I don’t like to fill up too much before hitting the slopes, so we usually had avocado toast or yogurt and granola before taking off for the day.

On the lone morning we got a leisurely start, we took advantage of our added time in the hotel and dined at the Vermillion Room, which had a very Art Deco look to it and was quite different from the aesthetic throughout the hotel.

One night, we did après at Grapes wine bar with a group of friends and gorged on wine and cheese, charcuterie plates and Old Fashioneds. Another evening, just SVV and I settled in for a bite and round of cocktails (OK, two) at Rundle Lounge, which despite its size still feels fairly intimate and had live music to boot.

We did not, however, get to partake in Fairmont’s famed afternoon tea, so this will be the first thing I do when next we return. There’s also a golf course for those traveling during warmer months.

Buying the SkiBig3 Pass

A big perk of skiing in Banff is the fact that you can buy the SkiBig3 pass and get access to all three resorts, which lay claim to nearly 8,000 acres of skiing, two gondolas and 26 chairlifts. Definitely buy the pass online before you leave on your ski trip, as there are often substantial savings on the pass, as well as offers for ski-and-stay packages. You can bring your own gear or rent it from SkiBig3’s Adventure Center in downtown Banff.

A three-day ski pass for this month, which is good for three days on any of the mountains over a five-day stretch of time, runs just $250 (or about $83 a day, which is less than half of what I paid for a single day on the slopes on my last trip to Colorado). That also includes complimentary shuttle service to/from all of the resorts. I honestly couldn’t believe how much more affordable it was to go skiing in Banff than resorts of comparable size in the United States; of course, it also helps that the U.S. dollar is strong in Canada right now.

Like all ski resorts, there are seasoned pros available for lessons for adults and kids, as well as a ski school that I’d advise any family with little ones to take advantage of. New to SkiBig3’s offerings is the Guided Adventures, which we made use of when a ski instructor toured us through the three resorts in back-to-back-to-back ski days.

While I was living in California and had my Tahoe annual ski pass, I often employed an instructor to go with me simply to cover more terrain in a day, and this option at SkiBig3 is a game-changer, particularly for those who are new to skiing in Banff and Lake Louise and/or have a limited amount of time; you see a lot more of the resorts than you would if figuring out the ropes on your own. I love that we didn’t waste any time trying to navigate the mountain on our own, as we had one of the ski instructors, Jamie or Carlo, guiding us almost the entire time.

Once you’ve tackled all three resorts during your time in Banff, be sure and redeem your ski pass at SkiBig3’s Adventure Center for a complimentary pint of beer at the Elk & Oarsman, as well as a trail sign souvenir.

Mt. Norquay

What it’s all about: Mt. Norquay is a great place to get your ski legs and warm up before tackling a more serious mountain like Lake Louise. Dubbed “the locals’ mountain” by ski bums and featuring eight lanes of a tubing park with a magic carpet towing system in addition to four lifts, this resort is on the smaller side, while still sporting fairly challenging blues and blacks, particularly on an icier day.

It also has a readily accessible and wide-open trail on the four-chair Cascade that is perfect for beginners and younger children just starting out, plus is home to one of the largest ski and snowboard schools in Canada, with training levels at all stages of skill and age.

Mt. Norquay has daycare, a terrain park, downhill race course and night skiing until 9pm—it’s the only resort that offers this—in addition to on-site rentals.

The food experience: At Norquay’s Cascade Lodge, you have the option of more grab-and-go pub food downstairs or gourmet fare in the Lone Pine Pub on the second level. If you have the time, I recommend the latter, as the menu is very elevated for a ski lodge with seasonally diverse bites from Executive Chef Morne Burger like bao buns, arancini and salads.

At the very top of the mountain is Cliffhouse Bistro, where we ended our final afternoon of skiing with craft beer and s’mores over the fire.

Not only does Cliffhouse have some of the best views in the area, but we got to ride a two-person chairlift up (and down!) without skis that reminded me a whole lot of being in the Alps. 10 out of 10 recommend doing this, whether you’re a skier or a lodge bunny.

The benefits of Mt. Norquay ski resort: You can land in Calgary in the early morning and be on the slopes in the afternoon to get a practice run or two in before going hard in the coming days. It’s one of the smaller mountains, but it’s also the closest to town, so very easy to access if you only want to squeeze in a couple hours on the slopes on any day during your trip. Family excursions will particularly benefit from a visit for the convenience alone.

Distance from downtown Banff: 4.6 miles or 14 minutes

Lake Louise

What it’s all about: Lake Louise Ski Resort used to be the biggest in all of Canada, and it’s definitely my favorite place to have skied ever. It’s about five miles from the lake itself with the most picturesque views and variable trails in this section of the Canadian Rockies.

Massive terrain parks for skiers and snowboarders coupled with front and backside lifts on 4,200 acres of alpine forest make the crowds, particularly during a weekday, seem insignificant.

Keep an eye out for lynx and their children on the deserted gondola runs, particularly Juniper where a mama and her two cubs were spotted the day we arrived.

The food experience: Being one of the biggest (and best), Lake Louise has a dozen dining options, spread throughout the sprawling resort. We had fully planned to have ramen at Kuma Yama at the resort’s Lodge of Ten Peaks, but instead found ourselves mid-mountain at Sawyer’s Nook around lunchtime, not wanting to waste any time trying to ski back down to base camp. This wound up being a very happy mistake, as Sawyer’s was one of the best meals we had all trip, with a decadent burger served on a pretzel-style roll with a pepper aioli and a bit of a kick. I’m still dreaming about that burger.

Once you’re done skiing, I highly recommend hitting up the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise before heading back to Banff for a bite at Alpine Social, a drink in the ice bar and a mosey onto the frozen lake. It’s one of the most iconic spots on Earth.

The benefits of Lake Louise ski resort: There’s a lot of intermediate terrain that crisscrosses both the front and backside of the mountain. Even if you’re a beginner to intermediate, there are plenty of green and blue runs that leave from the very top and there’s always an easy way down.

On the flip side, it’s got some of the best terrain for experts, as well. The Back Bowl is essentially filled with mini-helicopter drop-in spots that have rocky chutes and steep slopes surrounded by the beginner trails. Everything is clearly marked and is absolutely epic for an adrenaline junkie (or the spouse of one who wants to make sure his/her other half makes it to the bottom).

Distance from downtown Banff: 36 miles or 44 minutes

Banff Sunshine

What it’s all about: Banff Sunshine comprises three craggy mountain ranges and feels like a surrealist painting of another world. The views are spectacular, distracting and will have you yanking off a glove for a selfie or landscape picture for at least the first half day on the slopes. With 3,300 acres of accessible snow terrain, eight high speed quads, a gondola and a literal anomaly in the chilly world of snow-filled adventures, a BUBBLE-ENCLOSED HEATED lift, you’ll be blown away at the elevated nature of this Canadian wonderland.

We actually started our ski week at Sunshine Village, but if I were to do it again, I’d do Mt. Norquay first to get my ski legs back, Lake Louise on the second day as it’s undoubtedly the toughest terrain, and Sunshine on the final afternoon as there are plenty of wide-open groomers, perfect for lazy cruising or a muscle-burning, 15-minute speed run.

Note: You have to take the gondola up to the chairlifts, which was about a 20-minute trip. If you leave a half-hour before dark by skis or snowboard, you can cruise all the way to the bottom from the village, and it was one mighty fun and scenic ride down.

We took a black diamond for part of it, but if you’re more comfortable sticking to green, there’s one that goes all the way down to the base.

The food experience: We had lunch at the hotel’s Eagle’s Nest Bistro, which was mainly salads, sandwiches and the like, then snacks and après drinks at Mad Trappers following our afternoon skiing.

The benefits of Banff Sunshine ski resort: We’ve played on mountain slopes across the northern hemisphere, from California to the Alps in Switzerland, and both of us agree that this is top of the list for amenities, views, crowd size and diversity of runs. Most of our trips down the mountain (albeit mid-week) were completely devoid of other human beings. One of the guides gave us a neat trick, too: shift around from the top of the mountain to middle mountain at mid-day so you beat the half day crowd. It totally worked. Genius!

Distance from downtown Banff: 11.5 miles or 20 minutes

Where to Eat in Banff

There’s no shortage of delicious places to eat in the town of Banff, but one mistake we made last year was not making reservations, particularly on the weekends. So be sure and call to reserve your dinner table at least a few days in advance.

For breakfast, I’m a fan of Wild Flour Bakery, while our ski instructor friends tell us Juniper Hotel Bistro boasts one of the best brunches in town. Park Distillery has a great weekend brunch, though it doesn’t open until 11am.

Chuck’s Steakhouse is your place for all things meat—don’t pass up on the corn bread pudding or cheesy garlic bread either—while Banff Ave. Brewing Co. is a prime spot for a quick bite and a few pints. Craving pizza? Bear Street Tavern has some of the best pies I’ve sampled in ages, while High Rollers bowling alley is also ace at both pizza and craft brews (be sure and book your lane weeks in advance; this place is always packed).

On site at the Fairmont, we had our best meal in all of Canada: a Bavarian feast at Waldhaus. Even if you don’t stay at the hotel, I’d recommend you plan a dinner at this German-style restaurant; it’s divine, and you can’t leave without the chocolate fondue for dessert. If you’re a Fairmont guest and dining here during winter months, opt for the free shuttle, as it’s a bit of an icy walk down to the restaurant.

Overall, our trip to Banff lasted four full days, which was sufficient enough for a sampler of the area, but I’m convinced I could have spent a full week skiing the Canadian Rockies and not grown bored with the varied terrain (plus, all those restaurants and bars to try!). Note to self: Next time, stay longer!

This project was in partnership with Travel Mindset, SkiBig3 and Fairmont Hotels. All opinions and ski-related injuries are my own.

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5 Tips To Kickstart Your Career In Drone Technology: A New Career Path

A drone, also known as an unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV, is an aviating machine that can be wirelessly widget or it may have the technological ability to fly on its own using software that is deep-rooted in its systems.

Drone technology is rapidly evolving, with annual investments in its rising. It is because drones have a large variety of applications that are significant for a spectrum of enterprises.

These days UAV technology is very developed, and as a result, there is a broad category of great drones on the market. These drones are usually used by most people just to have fun, enjoy flying and take photos or make aerial videos.

While most people only use drones for recreational purposes, there are different ways that drones may also be used to make a profit. Are you curious to find out how you could use drone technology to make money? We know that you do!

If you’re creative enough, the possibilities to make money with drones are quite many. You should remember, however, that you need to obey local drone flying regulations before you start, as there are some limitations in each country. So, be sure to test the law first before you go out and try to make some cash.

Drones are already changing the way businesses are run, and big companies like Google and Amazon are already considering delivering packages with drones. Facebook is utilizing the drones service to distribute Internet connectivity to remote locations while a start-up uses unmanned aircraft to deliver tacos to customers.

There is no gainsaying that the drone industry is booming, and you can be a part of its success story. Read on to learn how to turn your passion into a lucrative career, and earn different ways with your drone. This article will discuss how to begin your career in drone technology.

How to Start Your Career in Drone Technology

1. EARN MONEY BY SELLING AERIAL PICTURES AND VIDEO

Selling aerial pics and videos to people is one of the most popular forms of making money with drones. Drone photography can be a profitable business and is nowadays very popular. If you want to do this work, however, you must have a drone fitted with a gimbal and a professional camera that can make high-quality videos/photos crystal clear from the air.

You can use a drone technology, for example, which is fitted with a GoPro camera and takes 4 K Ultra HD images. Such drones match outdoor and indoor footage.

When it comes to doing this company, there are two growing choices. The first is to consider attractive and unique sites such as different places of exceptional natural beauty with stunning landscapes, tourist attractions, or some famous landmarks.

You may, on the other hand, render custom aerial footage and take photographs by request. Social networking sites are a perfect way to share your images, in any case. If you can show that your images are in high demand, you will be in a great position to promote your company.

Where can you get your products sold? Find appropriate locations like beaches, amusement parks, golf courses, or city squares. Perhaps better, web ads of your pictures and videos. To get customers and respect, you can start local and show people your work for the start.

Another way to make money with video coverage is to set up a YouTube channel and share the videos your drone captures. Publish your drone videos on your YouTube channel and be a part of the website’s collaboration program to start earning money online. This way you will gain through subscribers who will be following your entire job.

But there are of course other ways to turn your drone’s camera into a benefit. For example, you can increase traffic with your photography to a certain website or online store, sell in-video advertising placement, promote your goods through advertisements, and much more. This way, there are many ways to make a profit, it just depends on how innovative you are willing to be, and how much work you want to put into perfecting your art.

2. ESTABLISH A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION AND RENDER AERIAL SURVEY SERVICES

Little UAVs, such as drones, can snap pictures from above and capture terrestrial places from the ground which are difficult or impossible to reach and measure. Today’s drones have excellent flight capabilities and can be operated remotely, making them ideal for aerial surveying in the most demanding areas. We have also in many cases replaced helicopters and other aircraft in surveying.

Aerial surveys can be applied in various areas, including facial recognition, archaeology, topography, digital mapping, feature recognition, and various GIS applications. In fact, a lot of professional organizations need aerial surveys globally, and this is a good opportunity to open a private company to provide aerial survey services.

So if you want to make money from surveying, you need to give your customers the highest quality photography services. To provide this service, you must be an aerial photography specialist, as well as have the requisite experience, skills, and qualifications to carry out survey work.

From there it’s all about doing the best you can to promote your company. Run some ads, get references, post online, post on your social media, something you can do to make sure your customers first think of you. Drone businesses are a highly competitive environment but you can carve out a profitable niche for yourself with proper advertisement and promotion.

3. AERIAL WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Wedding videography and photography is a conventional business, yet very lucrative. The field is a competitive one, and one in high demands. Therefore, you must give awesome and unique photos and videos of a wedding from a beautiful angle.

Weddings are special events everyone cherishes. Nobody wants craggy photos of their weddings. Everyone wants beautiful pictures to remind them of this beautiful day all their life. What better way to get beauty, excellent perspective, and lasting satisfaction than when you use a drone technology for your wedding videos and photographs.

Few vital tips will help you excel at aerial photography:

Fly your drone very close to the venue. Ensure your drone flies directly above your guests. The reason is to avoid injuries or harm to your guests by accident or scare them unknowingly.

Identify the best angle to shoot footage or take photos when using a drone.

It is best to choose an outdoor venue for your wedding, preferably a fantastic location with beautiful scenery. This location will benefit your video

Avoid areas that will blur the pictures, such as places towards the sun or in dark places.

Present your clients with the offer of aerial pictures, videos, and pictures from the same wedding.

When you follow these tips, you’ll be different from the others. The point is to stand out, and maybe take some of their clients to your side. What you should do is buy a high-resolution camera and an advanced mini drone to support ikt.

Practice every single day until you attain perfection. As a beginner in this job, start first as a supporting or secondary photographer. Then cover some weddings at a beginner’s discount. Subsequently, you can progress your business and ensure to get referrals from satisfied customers.

4. SELLING DRONES ONLINE

Another great business idea that can fetch you money is reselling your drones. What do we mean by this? It implies putting your goods up for sale at a site or store after purchase. Acceptable strategies that work for other products are also applicable to reselling drones.

Get one of the popular recent drone models at a reasonable price, and resell at a higher price to clients. You can easily do this in an online store or via online marketplaces. If you have a personal drone store, it works fine too.

All you need is a vendor that sells drones at affordable prices for you to purchase. Then, go through the list of drones available in typical online stores like eBay and Amazon.

At first sight, it seems so easy. However, there will be lots of fees and costs upfront when you try to open and keep a store. The same goes for online stores. However, the fees are a bit different in this case.

Always bear this in mind when thoughts of opening a shop come to your mind that drones are in many ways. The key is discovering which method suits you or works best. But, with thorough competitive research conducted, and you decide what you want to offer, you’ll see that the drone market is lucrative.

If you have a store for computers, gadgets, electric devices, and other related components, it won’t be wrong to add drones to your services. You stand to gain from this decision because you have experience in this line of business.

Likewise, you can choose to set up a store just for drones and specialize in that. Here, you can sell these Universal Audio (UAD) devices and necessary equipment for them.

One last tip: we don’t recommend you run a rental business for drones. These aerial devices are susceptible to damage, most notably when amateurs use it. You are likely to encounter problems with clients if your drones break.

5. INSPECTION JOBS

Over the years, Major utility companies use airplanes and helicopters to inspect their remote substations, electric lines, pumping stations, and other facilities. Access to these places posed a difficult challenge to pilots as it was hazardous and expensive. Drones have stepped in to save the day.

In recent times, they come to play in inspections of risky and dangerous places. They are small and without supervision; thus, they have taken other aircraft in the inspection. These aerial devices are equipped with video transmitters and powerful cameras, making them a good fit for the job.

Drones can easily access gas or water outlets and get standard video footage from there. This improvement has benefitted utility companies in various ways, including damage assessment and routine checkups.

Aside from utility companies, other companies and industries also need operators for these drones. Some of these companies are insurance and construction companies that use drones daily.

As a drone operator, you can use your drone to generate income through inspection jobs for various companies worldwide, another smart way to use your drones. For example, a standard drone with a 4K camera can be used by resurfacing and asphalt repair companies to inspect their prospects’ properties.

Small drones help inspect cell towers, bridges, oil and gas pipelines, power lines, roofs, and others. With drones, you can earn good money from these jobs.

Inform these companies of what you will offer using proper networking and advertising tools. You can get a directory of business around your area and introduce those who might be interested in your services. This move will help your business a lot.

If you want such jobs done, you need one or more standard drones that perform higher. They are more stable than simple quadcopters. So, invest in expensive drones, together with the extra equipment. In the end, you’ll reap the benefits. It has a short period of payback if you handle your business well.

Also, get proper training in aerial recording and RC flying. Although the business needs a professional drone to handle the job, it is very lucrative to carry out the job effectively.

Conclusion

Drones are everywhere and there are lots of career opportunities available in drone technology. Whether flying through the skies, stalking you from a user-friendly distance, or doing aerial acrobatics, you can’t get away from them. The rapid evolvement in technology and customer demands is steadily on the increase.

Thus, the outlook is that drones will take over the air and airwaves in no distant time. Are you interested in joining the drone revolution? It is your chance to do that. There are many available options and you can get a drone’s pilot license quickly. Lastly, ensure you have excellent drone skills before setting out for this business.

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BRITAIN’s top luxury stays for groups

The best, big British boltholes for entertaining a group of family and friends in complete luxury

Planning a family get-together, a special party or a blow-the-budget birthday weekend away with friends? You’ll need space, and plenty of it. We’ve cherry-picked the best options for group and celebration stays, from dreamy cottages to stately mansions for a weekend to remember.

The Oaks

Ever dreamt of being lord or lady of your own Georgian pile? There’s no better place to live out the fantasy than The Oaks, a handsome Grade II-listed mansion near Faversham in Kent. The six ample, light-filled bedrooms are awash with period features, from original shutters to marble fireplaces; the vast master bedroom on the top floor has a claw-foot tub and views of the leafy garden. It’s a house made for entertaining – and celebrating – with a vast dining room off the country-style kitchen, a grand sitting room with a log fire and your choice of comfy sofas and armchairs, and even a kids’ playroom for the younger members of the party. Perhaps the house’s finest feature, though, is its garden: a handsome walled affair with beds of roses, mature trees and plenty of shady nooks in which to park your sun lounger. If you can bear to tear yourself away, the cathedral city of Canterbury is just 11 miles away, while Whitstable, 10 miles away, has plenty of salty charm, with its oyster stalls and busy harbour lined with fishing boats.

Winterfell

Anyone who’s ever been to the Lake District could be forgiven for wanting to move there permanently, such is the spell it casts. Tranquil Windermere is one of the Lake District’s loveliest corners, and the perfect place for a group get-together, whether or not you plan to pack your walking boots. Our pick of the places to stay is Winterfell, a magical, ivy-clad hunting lodge nestled in forested hills and set in six acres of private grounds on the lake’s southern shore. Entering the house is like stepping into a Narnia-like landscape, where snowy white, warm grey and bare wood combine with an abundance of texture in throws, rugs and cushions to create a beautifully cosy and romantic interior. The six double bedrooms boast ornate fireplaces and rococo beds. While away hours in the library, cook up a feast in the cosy kitchen or wander the grounds: a walled garden leads to four acres of meadows where nothing will disturb you but birdsong.

The Lady Hamilton

If you’re looking to escape to the southeast coast, plump for Deal, Kent’s prettiest seaside town. Its narrow streets brim with nautical heritage, it has two castles to explore (Deal and nearby Walmer), and it boasts an array of characterful restaurants and independent boutiques too. Tucked away on a side street just a minute’s walk from Deal’s shingly shoreline is The Lady Hamilton, a stunning Georgian townhouse that’s full of period features. Wood panelling and floorboards give it plenty of creaky charm, but it’s far from stuck in the past: colourful accents and bright art give it a warm, home-from-home feel. Set over three floors (it sleeps 8), the house is anchored by its winding staircase, taking you from the ground floor to the pièce de résistance– a gorgeous wood-panelled sitting room, with squishy sofas, a snug wood-burner and sash windows overlooking the rooftops. Books and board games are provided for relaxing evenings. On sunny days, the walled patio garden is a little haven – an ideal place to gather for drinks after a day on the beach.

The Fish Store

Cornwall is always a safe bet for a crowd-pleasing holiday: with its enchanting coastline and unspoilt villages, it has all the ingredients for a memorable stay. Large rental houses can be thin on the ground so we were pleased to discover The Fish Store, which sleeps up to ten guests. Set in Mousehole, one of Cornwall’s loveliest villages on Cornwall’s south coast, it was a pilchard factory in a former life – hence the roomy interiors. Everything’s on a giant scale here: the lofty beamed ceilings, the vast windows – and the views of the ocean beyond. It’s a house ideal for all ages, with a cinema room where you can gather for a family film, a table tennis table that the kids will love, and a steam room where you can unwind after a day’s exploring. The delights of the Cornish coast are all within easy reach, from swimming in Mousehole’s sheltered bay and wandering its winding streets to exploring nearby St Michael’s Mount.

Loch Lomond Manor

Loch Lomond: even the name is enough to inspire romance. This historic manor house with its five fairytale turrets is just the ticket. Recognised as a National Monuments of Scotland house, it is ideal for history and architecture buffs, being situated just 500 metres from the famous Hill House, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Facing the Clyde Estuary, the house is also ideally located for strolls along the banks of Loch Lomond, a round of golf on one of the famous courses nearby, or day-trips into the Highlands (it’s at the start of the highland train line, putting Oban and Fort William within easy reach). Inside, all is on a grand scale, from the sofas to the bathtubs, and there are plenty of spaces for a large party to gather – the light-filled drawing room, with its tapestries and Edwardian fireplace, is hard to beat. Sleeping up to 10, Loch Lomond Manor makes a stylish stay in this beguiling part of Scotland.

Shalfleet Manor

If you have a big party to accommodate, consider Shalfleet Manor in the Isle of Wight, which sleeps 16-22 guests and is a stunner to boot. A wisteria-covered stone manor set in mature gardens, it is a dreamy place to spend a few days. Inside, a grand hallway, wood beams and a panelled living room with a 17th-century fireplace set the tone. It’s just one of many corners to snuggle up with a book or catch up over drinks – the airy conservatory and sun-trap terrace are tempting too. It’s a house made for lounging, but make time too for some outdoor pursuits: tennis on the all-weather court or a few laps of the heated pool, encircled by mature shrubs. Further afield is Newtown Creek, a sleepy spot where you can moor your own little boat, plus the wider delights of the Isle of Wight, from Queen Victoria’s Osborne House to sandy beaches galore.

Bear’s Cottage

Norfolk is strong on otherworldly landscapes, and the unique Bear’s Cottage offers a rare chance to truly get away from it all in fairytale surroundings. It’s set in 200 acres of private woodland, planted in the 1850s and crisscrossed with private trails for exploring. The cottage, which sleeps 8, has a warm and cosy feel, and has been thoughtfully restored to open out its spaces. Its open-plan kitchen, dining and living area allows the designated chef to cook up a storm without missing out on the action, while the large south-facing terrace is the perfect spot for alfresco lunches. Days can be spent exploring the rural village of Wood Norton and the renowned beaches of North Norfolk – some of England’s loveliest.

READ MORE: 10 of Britain’s best hotels for Valentine’s Day

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Costa Smeralda: Sardinia's Top Beaches

One of the beautiful beaches of Costa Smeralda (Source).

How to Go to Costa Smeralda?

Top 5 Beaches of Costa Smeralda

What to Do at Costa Smeralda Besides Beaches?

Where to Stay at Costa Smeralda?

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Fort Worth is great of everything cowboy;

Once home to cowherds, outlaws, and cowboys themselves, it retains its identity, albeit in a more urban environment, with interesting museums like the Art Museum. Kimbell magic and American Art Museum Amon Carter. However, let's not lose this beloved city for the first reason here; see Fort Worth Herd, a world of only two cattle drives a day, go on a trip, or two steps on the night road at one of Billy Bob's great concerts. Ready to take your partners?

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1. Kimbell Art Museum

This is quite an unusual art museum in that the natural light inside always displays its pieces in a way that shows them to their best advantage. And, cleverly, the humidity is carefully controlled to keep the art in its best condition.

The museum hosts a small and excellent collection together with educational programs, traveling art exhibitions and an extensive research library. The lovely thing about this museum is that its intimate size makes it more approachable for people who are new to art museums.

There are just a few exemplary examples on show, so a nice place to take your kids to get them started! There is also a fabulous shop selling everything from publications, prints, gifts, jewelry and more.

2. Fort Worth Zoo

For many reasons, I gave Fort Worth Zoo to my nearby Dallas partner. Fort Worth Zoo has been named a leading zoo through prestigious publications such as the LA Times, Family Life magazine and USA Today.

One of the lovely things about this zoo is that the nurturing and development went into it; Founded in 1909 with just one lion, a crocodile, two bears, a peacock, a wolf, and a few rabbits, it is now home to 5,000 exotic and indigenous animals.

One part of its popularity is due to its intimacy and easy navigation and the excellent job it does in introducing kids to the care and conservation of animals. Your kids will have an unforgettable visit!

3. Amon Carter Museum of American Art

This museum has a truly fascinating collection of 19th and early 20th-century American art and should really not be missed! A number of works include works by artists such as Georgia O Summer Keeffe, John Singer Sargent, Alexander Calder, and Thomas Cole, as well as a host of significant photographic works.

Of course, this is part of the museum, which must be a museum of 150,000 items focused on American history, art and culture. In addition to the free museum entrance, it also boasts a great restaurant with an interesting menu of great desserts!

4. Fort Worth Stockyards

The family will really feel they have touched the cowboy country when visiting the Fort Worth Stock Exchange. As you watch the drovers corralling the cattle up the Chisholm Trail to the railheads, you will start to get a taste of how things had been in the late 1800s, when more than four million head of cattle had trailed through the city.

The arrival of the railroad brought the construction of the Union Stockyards and the city became a major livestock shipping point. There is plenty to do and see here and where you can still experience some of the old west wild forests, from meeting cowboys to visiting original, original stores.

All the buildings have been renovated but have somehow been able to retain the look of old fashioned saloons and bars.

5. Bureau of Engraving and Printing

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Western Currency facility is one of only two in the United States that prints money. (The other one is situated in Washington, D.C.).

Take a free 45 minute guided tour – available on weekdays – and watch how money is printed as well as learning all about the history of American money and stories about the various money designs.

The children, in particular, will be interested in various performance exhibitions. There is also a turn of century spider newspaper and an engraved bench to watch. Security is super efficient of course, but the facility’s staff is very friendly and happy to answer any questions.

6. Sundance Square

Make sure not to miss a visit to Sundance Square when you’re here in Fort Worth. The area has numerous museums, art galleries, movie houses, and a large number of great options for shopping and dining! Suitable for keeping all families entertained, although nightlife and impromptu comedy venues may be of greater interest to adults.

Pay attention to the many special events and festivals for everyone and have fun as people watch from a cafe or one of the many ice cream shops located on one of the lovely red-brick streets and courtyards. augment the space of the area. On a hot day, the kids can cool off in the nearby water gardens!

7. Hidden Valley Miniature Golf

This miniature golf course has lots more to it than just a very pleasant family golf course; it also comes with a video game room that includes an air hockey table and a place to throw a baseball, picnic, grill, and cooking area too.

Because of its excellent reviews - including very clean facilities, nice staff, and affordable prices, it's easy to recommend this place as a great day for the whole family. The course takes about 30 minutes to complete, and that’s with kids, too. Everyone will enjoy the relaxed and comfortable old fashioned fun atmosphere!

8. Trinity Park

Trinity Park is a 252-acre park that stretches along the banks of the Trinity River. Popular with locals and tourists alike, it really is a lovely venue for families to enjoy and have fun, with its duck pond, several playgrounds for the kiddies, miniature trains are known for having the best cycling and hiking trails around town!

If you want to try your hand at fishing, you’ll be pleased to know that fish are periodically released into the River. With a basketball court, a spacious walk area, bike rental facilities, picnic stands, fountains and plenty of clean toilets, everyone from tots to adults will have an enjoyable visit to this lovely park.

9. The Secret Chambers Escape Challenge

For James Rockford fans of the family, why not try searching for clues, solving puzzles, unlocking and finding a way out to work at the Secret Chambers Escape Challenge? There is no time to waste because you and your team only have 60 minutes to complete all challenges and successfully escape!

This is a very fun outing for all the family to get involved in, and it’s guaranteed to bring you all closer together as you jointly attempt to solve all the clues. And if you get stuck at any time, the guide is within reach, just in case. Famous puzzle room with great space and fun experience!

10. Flight Deck Trampoline Park

For family fun, head to Trampoline Park on the flight! Or should I say, pop up your way! The trampoline park is a large indoor court made up of connecting trampoline, where children can have fun and dive into the shady soccer fields or dive into big holes.

For the younger members of the family (including toddlers), there is also what is known as the safe zone, so everyone gets to have safe fun, whatever age. Great exercise and super enjoyment for all!

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