NUVO • 22nd September 2021

In Napa Valley, Darioush Winery Continues to Prosper With Persian Influence

In southern Napa Valley, Darioush Khaledi owns and lives at his namesake winery, where his Persian heritage influences everything from the travertine interiors to the hospitality and intricate labels from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection of Persian art. Khaledi deems the wine business his “third career,” but Khaledi’s connection to wine, he says, was always palpable.

Regenerative Travel • 17th September 2021

Jeremy Jauncey: How The Most Influential Traveler Uses Storytelling As A Force For Good

Since Jeremy Jauncey founded Beautiful Destinations in 2012, the travel marketing and media company’s focus on sustainability evolved with Jauncey’s exposure to the realities of responsible travel. He’s translating his experience to educate a wider audience through positive, inspiring content surrounding the topic of sustainable travel.

Forbes • 30th August 2021

This Vermont Distillery Creates Spirits From Raw Honey: Here’s How It Uses Them To Support Bee Colonies Across The Country

Barr Hill started in 2011 when Ryan Christiansen met beekeeper Todd Hardie who was using raw honey in his small production winery. A decade later and the duo’s evolved the winery to a bar and distillery spread across five acres, now producing America’s most awarded gin.

Hemispheres • 28th August 2021

4 Reasons to Stay at the New St. Regis Bermuda Resort

In Bermuda, few new luxury hotels debuted in recent decades. That changed in May, with the opening of the five-star, 120-room St. Regis Bermuda Resort. Here are four reasons to check into the hotel, which melds Caribbean style with St. Regis tradition.

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler • 17th August 2021

Aruba Weekend Travel Guide

Though there’s always the option in Aruba to completely check out upon check-in, this Dutch Caribbean island (part of the ABC Islands, along with Bonaire and Curacao) offers a multitude of activities that prove Aruba is a destination as much about lounging Caribbean-seaside as it is adventuring the island terrain.

Forbes • 12th August 2021

Craft Tequilas Seek To Educate U.S. Consumers, Prompting A Shift From Celebrity Labels To Sustainable Brands

Celebrity tequila created a quandary in the industry—while famous faces helped carve out room in the market for the spirit, it also encouraged mass production, taking away from the tradition and art of tequila-making. These craft brands want to educate consumers on sustainable tequila.

Forbes • 11th August 2021

How Finland’s National Drink Gained A Cult Following Across America

This week, Long Drink—the gin-based RTD beverage inspired by the original Finnish heritage drink—announced the closing of its $25 million growth fundraise in the states. Long Drink is a citrus-forward, gin-based beverage with Finnish heritage that was introduced to the U.S. in RTD form as a new category of beverage for the states.

Hotels Above Par • 21st July 2021

1, 2, 3: Bermuda Destination Guide

Less than a two-hour flight from the major East Coast airports, Bermuda’s rosy sands and aqua waters await the unsuspecting tourist. Whether you’re looking for a beach vacation or hoping to dive deeper into the history of the island, prioritize these must-dos for a well-rounded experience.

Forbes • 15th July 2021

Destination Spirits: This 12-Room Italian Boutique Creates Biodynamic Wines Worth Traveling For

In the heart of Piemonte—one of Italy’s top white wine appellations—a 12-room luxury boutique hotel, known as Locanda La Raia, welcomes guests to experience their biodynamic farm and winery that encompasses 440-acres of private estate.

Hemispheres • 28th June 2021

The Colorado Duo Bringing European-Style Aperitifs to the Rockies

The Denver-based couple, who previously worked in fashion retail (Cindy) and sports sales and marketing (Kyle), found common ground with aperitifs, such as Italian amaros and Spanish sherries. When they realized the category was thin on American brands, they decided to create their own: Atōst.

NUVO • 25th June 2021

These Content-Creating Couples Run Businesses Together. Here's How They Set Boundaries.

These content-creating couples share how they established a business plan to work beyond the grid of Instagram, how they set boundaries, foster patience and make time for one another while creating content for luxury brands on top of running their accounts.

Forbes • 10th June 2021

The Rise In Hard Teas: 5 Brands Discuss This Year’s Trending Beverage

Last year, in the U.S., the volume of hard tea products grew 25.9 percent, as reported by the IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. But is that enough to compete with the proliferating market of hard seltzers?

USA Today 10Best • 1st June 2021

Greek wine 101: What it is and why you should be drinking it

Greek wine is having a moment. The diversity of the indigenous grapes, mountainous terroir and largely natural winemaking techniques create bold tannins in reds and crisp, floral white wines to propel the category stateside.

Hotels Above Par • 11th May 2021

Boston’s Most Impeccably-Designed Restaurants

In the last decade, Boston’s restaurant scene exploded. Internationally-infused menus have gained traction, with the likes of Greek, Arabic and modern European flavors earning Boston’s rank as one of America’s burgeoning foodie destinations.

Shape • 5th May 2021

How to Buy the Healthiest Tequila Possible

While there's no confusing it for, IDK, a green juice, there's a definite difference between high-quality tequila and stuff that will give you a hangover. Here's the scoop.

Edible Boston • 3rd May 2021

Union Square's Juliet Brings Its Core Mission to a New Space

In 2016, Union Square’s Juliet restaurant opened, funded by a Kickstarter campaign of $40,000 raised over 30 days. Just five years later, co-owners Katrina Jazayeri and Joshua Lewin used the same concept to fund the restaurant’s expansion, this time with a goal of $100,000.

USA Today 10Best • 22nd April 2021

These 10 amazing hotels have incredible conservation projects

With sustainable tourism on the rise, the expectations for hotels to adapt to the eco-standard have also risen. Some hotels are choosing to look beyond trending initiatives to keep up with the industry standard, as they pioneer projects to ensure a positive impact with longevity.

Forbes • 16th April 2021

A Shift To Premium: The Newest Canned Beverages Are Reinventing The RTD Category

While malt-based brands may have pioneered RTDs, the market since evolved to pre-mixed cocktails using real ingredients from the base spirit to fresh fruit and natural flavors. Now, premium brands like Bombay Sapphire and Decoy Wines are joining the ranks.

Forbes • 1st April 2021

Ian Somerhalder And Paul Wesley Discuss How Their New Bourbon Supports Regenerative Agriculture

"The Vampire Diaries" actors, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley want to create more than a spirit with sustainable values, they want to support the future of regenerative farming.

Forbes • 18th March 2021

Giving Back Through Tequila: This Founder’s Mission To Support The Neighborhood He Grew Up In

Joe Cruz Jr., founded YaVe Tequila with a mission to give back. Today, he’s supporting the neighborhood he grew up in with The Fridge Girls, a group of women working to bring food to community fridges in Uptown NYC.