Tag: Walla Walla
Now, That’s Italian!
A few weeks ago I wrote about some of the great meals we enjoyed while wine tasting in Walla Walla, Washington, this spring. I waited until this week to share our favorite meal of the weekend. It was a small, family-run place a bit off the beaten path that we had only recently heard about, but it delivered in spades in taste, service and atmosphere. I'm pretty sure we'll be making a stop at Cugini Italian Imports & Deli on every future trip we make to Walla Walla.
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Three Must-Do AmaWaterways River Cruises for the Entire Family
For travelers seeking the perfect blend of relaxation, cultural immersion and family-friendly adventure, few experiences rival that of an AmaWaterways river cruise. Recently honored in Global Traveler’s 2025 Leisure Lifestyle Awards as Best River Cruise Line for the third consecutive year, AmaWaterways continues to set the standard for authentic and inclusive exploration on Europe’s storied waterways. Throughout your journey, you’ll enjoy spacious staterooms; exquisite farm-to-ship cuisine; enriching excursions led by expert local guides; and a warm, attentive crew dedicated to making every journey seamless. For families looking to create lasting memories, here are three unforgettable AmaWaterways itineraries worth experiencing within the coming months.
Good Eats in Wine Country
Our annual treks to Walla Walla, Washington, are driven by the pursuit of great wine, but we always enjoy partaking of wonderful food at local restaurants there, all of whom focus on local, sustainable products and the freshest of ingredients. In the spring, one can be sure to find tender spears of asparagus on virtually every menu around town, as it grows abundantly here, and the peak of harvest coincides with Spring Release weekend.
Great Food and Great Atmosphere
On our recent trip to the wine country of Walla Walla, Washington, we had three fabulous dinners at restaurants which each represented a different culinary tradition while making use of regional products. For a small town of a population of about 33,000, Walla Walla provides visitors with an amazing range of great dining experiences, whether from a food truck at a local winery to casual local hangouts to fine dining. No doubt the presence of 120 wineries and the patrons they draw has a lot to do with such a wealth of good eats.
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Ireland: The Pinnacle of Golf by the Sea and Beyond
With the legacy of The Open at Royal Portrush still fresh, Ireland secured its place among the world’s most exceptional golf destinations. For those in search of championship courses, dramatic landscapes and renowned hospitality, the island offers an experience unlike any other.
Positive Signs for Travel
Now that vaccines are available to everyone 16 and older here in the United States and supplies appear to be plentiful, folks seem to be feeling positive about the coming summer and looking forward to traveling again. Much still depends on a large majority of the population getting fully vaccinated, and polls and surveys indicate there is a sizable percentage that is still reluctant if not outright opposed to do so. Several states are actually seeing an increase in cases and hospitalizations these days, perhaps due to some people becoming complacent about safety protocols after so many months following stringent measures to curb the spread of the virus. Nevertheless, I find myself confronted with a wealth of anecdotal evidence that a lot of people are stretching their wings (or preparing to do so in the near future) and traveling again.