Tag Archives: wine

The complementary wine option at most Hyatts in the US is the Canvas brand wines.  I’ve written in the past about how they are actually good, and I usually get them when I stay in a Hyatt.  (Though I feel bad when I’m solo and don’t finish the bottle!) Each …

Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Food and Wine Festival The second annual Food & Wine Festival is currently taking place at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and I had a chance to check it out. The Food & Wine Festival is happening until June 29th on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  Samples start at $3 and …

I have my nice wine glasses.  And I have my “lots of people are coming over for a party” wine glasses. I use Libbey for that and they are currently marked down from $28 to $16 for a dozen:   I like these for a few reasons. When the place …

I had mentioned before that I use Lot18 for its great sales and free credit.  If you signed up when I last wrote about Lot18, you probably got a $15 credit the day after Christmas. If you go to their end of year sale, a lot of states have wine …

I am a frequent customer of Lot18, and this is part of the reason I love it so much: Lot18 is a wine store.  Occasionally, they give you promotional credit.  This promotional credit applies to shipping.  So, whenever I get some promotional credit, I make sure to use it rather than …

I mentioned before I was taking fifteen bottles of wine to Tiff and trying to figure out what to do with the remaining 3.  I solved this problem with the JetBag and kept my clothing safe from leaks. I tried ordering the wine check and couldn’t wait for it to …

I was searching Amazon for wine accessories, and came across this “amazing deal“.  (Text needs a sarcasm font). I’m a bit suspicious of this deal… In more seriousness, the wine glass markers I have gone with (that I’ve gotten compliments on) are these flower markers: Their discount isn’t quite as steep–marked …

Which of Hyatt’s Canvas Wines tastes the best? Diamonds get a check-in amenity when they arrive at the hotel, and they can choose between sent a food and drink item through room service or extra points.  While extra points are valuable, I always choose the food and drink. And I …