Discovering the Medoc Wine Growing Region

Written by Seb Jay


Bordered by forests andrepparttar grand estuary ofrepparttar 133838 Gironde in Southwest France is one ofrepparttar 133839 world's most revered wine growing regions - The Medoc. Literally a stone's throw away fromrepparttar 133840 magnificent city of Bordeauxrepparttar 133841 Medoc wine growing region stretches up alongrepparttar 133842 Medoc Peninsula for approximately 45 miles. Immaculately groomed vineyards await, steeped in a history of grape cultivation that has led torepparttar 133843 production of many vintage red Medoc-Bordeaux wines duringrepparttar 133844 last few centuries.

Our journey begins torepparttar 133845 north of Bordeaux inrepparttar 133846 town of Blanquefort - gateway torepparttar 133847 Medoc wine growing region. From hererepparttar 133848 D2 autoroute travels northwards cutting a path betweenrepparttar 133849 forest and marshes that lead down torepparttar 133850 Gironde Estuary. The ground undulates through gentle crests and troughs, but overall is rather flat, allowing views of vine-covered land for as far asrepparttar 133851 eye can see. The landscape too is very photogenic,repparttar 133852 lush green vines contrasting against lines of sandy coloured soils and light gravels, set against a deep azure sky.

By farrepparttar 133853 largest wine growing area inrepparttar 133854 Medoc isrepparttar 133855 regional appellation known as Haute-Medoc. It coversrepparttar 133856 area from Blanquefort to an area midway between Vertheuil and St Germain d'Esteuil in an almost unbroken run and isrepparttar 133857 region which producesrepparttar 133858 most diverse range of wines. Grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenčre, Merlot Noir and Petit Verdot - all full-bodied, lively reds that develop a distinct bouquet over time.

Florida Vacation Villas

Written by Art McCarty


Florida Vacation Villas Ah! Dreaming of staying in Florida vacation villas, whilerepparttar snow is flying andrepparttar 133837 wind is kicking up outside your window?

Who wouldn’t like to make a quick escape to balmy, sunny Florida? No waking up to dark days with freezing temperatures. No bundling up to scraperepparttar 133838 car and keep it running to thaw it out. Sound enticing? Winter vacations spent in sunny Florida vacation villas will be sure to warm your spirits as well as your body. Along withrepparttar 133839 comfort offered in sunny Florida vacation villas, loads of attractions, grandiose and smaller scale also await you. The Central Florida area remains one ofrepparttar 133840 most popular tourist destinations inrepparttar 133841 world due torepparttar 133842 unparalleled allure ofrepparttar 133843 Walt Disney World kingdom. Other major attractions near Orlando, Florida include Sea World and Universal Orlando Resort. Staying in Florida vacation villas in this area places you close to these major theme parks with loads of other attraction destinations near by. The City Beautiful is home to 95 plus attractions and 150 plus golf courses. Hungry? It may be a difficult decision choosing from some ofrepparttar 133844 4,500 restaurants. Staying in Florida vacation villas close to Orlando, Florida also places you near some unexpected and delightful destinations offering up a collection of cultural and ecotourism offerings.

Florida Vacation Villas Near Kissimmee Florida Looking for Florida vacation villas accommodations closest to Disneyworld?

Kissimmee, Florida will place you closest torepparttar 133845 Disney World of family fun. Lodging in Kissimmee ranges from cheap, discount and low cost to luxury accommodations. Beachtree Villas in Kissimmee, Florida offers spacious and well-appointed 2 and 3 bedroom villas with fully equipped kitchens starting from $46 per night. Condolodge in Kissimmee offers a similar accommodation starting at $46 per night also. Midrange family Florida vacation villas inrepparttar 133846 Kissimmee area include Emerald Island Resort featuring a range of single family vacation homes and town homes. This resort offers yourepparttar 133847 privacy and security of a gated community. Prices begin at $91 per night. In this category you may be surprised to learn that Disney World offersrepparttar 133848 All-Star Sports, Music and Movies resorts all starting at $80 per night. These economy level Disney World resorts are themed after five sports, five music and five movie themes. Rooms contain two double beds, an armoire and a desk. The greatest attraction of these resorts is number one,repparttar 133849 price, and secondlyrepparttar 133850 proximity to Disneyworld resorts.

Florida Vacation Villas – Higher End Disney Resorts For a once-in-a-lifetime family holiday trip that will be sure to thrillrepparttar 133851 kids and grown-ups alike, it would definitely be worth it to splurge on Florida vacation villas Disney World resorts. There are many from which to choose all offering luxury and impeccable service and accommodations. What else would you expect from Disneyworld? One ofrepparttar 133852 best known Florida vacation villas isrepparttar 133853 Contemporary Resort, Magic Kingdom. This 15 story pyramid offers a grand view ofrepparttar 133854 Magic Kingdom, providing a panorama ofrepparttar 133855 sparkling skies duringrepparttar 133856 evening fireworks show. Booking reservations here for your vacation villa will give you convenient access torepparttar 133857 Magic Kingdom withrepparttar 133858 monorail running directly throughrepparttar 133859 pyramid. Other amenities include pools, health club, hair salon, hot tubs, boating, water-skiing, children’s programs and on and on it goes. Prices here start at over $220 per night. Forrepparttar 133860 exotic animal lover inrepparttar 133861 bunch and a sure kids-pleaser, Animal Kingdom Lodge will wow you as giraffes, zebras and other African wildlife nonchalantly roamrepparttar 133862 three 11 acre savannahs separated byrepparttar 133863 lodge’s wings. For more information on Disney resorts see www.disneyworld.com.

Cheap Villas – Kissimmee, Florida Area Not able or ready to spend a fortune on lodging? Deals are available on cheap villas inrepparttar 133864 Kissimmee area around Disney. Findingrepparttar 133865 best price or lowest price may mean havingrepparttar 133866 flexibility to book your reservations for cheap villas atrepparttar 133867 last minute. Cheap villas specials are often found on a villa that would remain vacant if it wasn’t snatched up atrepparttar 133868 last minute. If you have this kind of flexibility in booking your reservations, keep searchingrepparttar 133869 internet for those last minute specials and be sure you look in that great rate as soon as you see if offered. Cheap villas will more likely be available duringrepparttar 133870 off-season. Peak times are spring break, summer and major holidays. One ofrepparttar 133871 best times to find cheap villas is right afterrepparttar 133872 kids return to school through October. Best Value Inn and Suites in Kissimmee is a 180 room hotel which is close to Disney and offers a resort setting and outdoor pool with major restaurants within walking distance. Prices begin at around $45 per night, a discount price for sure. The Days Inn 192 Orlando-Kissimmee is just 10 minutes to Disneyworld with free shuttle service, heated pool and free continental breakfast all starting at just $45 per night. This is just a sampling. Other great deals for cheap villas can be found by visiting www.orlandoinfo.com.

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