Luxurious Lodge
Have your honeymoon at The Ritz Carlton Lodge at Reynold’s Plantation.

By Jan Walsh


The Ritz Carlton Lodge at Reynold’s Plantation is a synthesis of The Ritz Carlton’s legend for luxury and superior service coupled with authentic southern charm. Conveniently located on Lake Oconee, approximately 225 miles from Birmingham and 75 miles from Atlanta, this is the first Ritz-Carlton located on a lake—rather than a large city or seaside.
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Beloved Buckhead
By Jan Walsh

No time to travel far? Enjoy Buckhead's accommodations, food and beverage.


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Wine and Roses
Pair Livermore Valley winery visits with a stay at Pleasanton’s Rose Hotel.

By Jan Walsh

Discover California’s Central Coast wine country Livermore Valley and the picturesque town of Pleasanton. Visit three historic wineries, and plan a day for each: Wente Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well, and Concannon Vineyards.
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Sonoma Sojourn

Sip, savor, soak and sport a convertible through wine country.

by Jan Walsh

Sonoma County is a premier winegrowing region with spectacular scenic views and award winning wines. Follow this wine writer's path to the best wineries, views, cuisine, resort and spa in Sonoma.


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Poetic Napa Valley

If wine is bottled poetry, Napa Valley is an epic poet.

by Jan Walsh

I have watched the sun set beyond The Great Pyramid, traveled the Orient Express from Beijing to Moscow, and discovered unspoiled Croatian shores. And while none of these less traveled roads, rails, or sails ever led me back again, Napa Valley's Silverado Trail has become a familiar and frequented path.


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Wine Country Wedding

Tie the knot, and honeymoon in the heart of Napa Valley.

by Jan Walsh

Napa Valley's Yountville offers the ultimate setting for a wine country wedding. The Vintage Estate is set amidst Northern California's premiere wine growing region on 23 beautifully landscaped acres. It offers the most spacious and largest capacity outdoor event-catering venue in Napa Valley—The Pavilion, two hotels, shopping, and is nestled among many of the finest restaurants in the country.


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High Expectations
Honeymoon in rustic elegance at The Lodge at Buckberry Creek.
by Jan Walsh

Make the world go away with a weekend get away to The Lodge at Buckberry Creek. There are no planes to board, no need for an itinerary, no shopping for appropriate attire, and no roughing it. And afterwards—there is no need for a vacation from this honeymoon.
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Beach Bliss
Beaches of South Walton is the ideal location for destination weddings and honeymoons. Enjoy a beautiful beach wedding on one of the white sandy beaches or a traditional wedding in one of the area's beautiful gardens or luxury resorts—Seaside perhaps or WaterColor. The area is also the perfect destination for a memorable honeymoon, convenient, close-by, but as luxurious and beautiful as the most far-flung destinations.
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