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Napa Valley in bloom: mustard season and the Wine Train in March 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris 1976
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Napa Valley in bloom: mustard season and the Wine Train in March 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris 1976

Find out why March in Napa Valley is ideal for a quieter visit: vineyards are covered in yellow wild mustard flowers, and the Napa Valley Wine Train in 2026 offers gourmet rides and commemorative wine flights for the 50th anniversary of the blind tasting Judgment of Paris, alongside a wider wave of regional events and cultural programs such as a new opera.

Mar 4, 2026 at 7:17 AM · Tourism desk
Napa Valley in bloom in March 2026: mustard season and 50 years of Judgment of Paris with a Wine Train experience
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Napa Valley in bloom in March 2026: mustard season and 50 years of Judgment of Paris with a Wine Train experience

Find out when Napa Valley shines in the yellow bloom of wild mustard and why 2026 is special: it marks 50 years since the famous Judgment of Paris, and the Napa Valley Wine Train pairs a panoramic ride through vineyards with themed tastings and gastronomy. We explain what to expect in March, how to avoid crowds, and what to watch for when planning accommodation.

Mar 3, 2026 at 8:06 AM · Tourism desk
Tourism Seychelles launched the 'Sun, Sea & Spice' cookbook and is pushing Creole cuisine more strongly onto the global stage
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Tourism Seychelles launched the 'Sun, Sea & Spice' cookbook and is pushing Creole cuisine more strongly onto the global stage

Find out how Tourism Seychelles, with the “Sun, Sea & Spice” cookbook featuring 50 recipes, wants to bring Creole cuisine to the forefront and brand the archipelago beyond beaches. We explain what the book includes, how it connects to workshops at Domaine de Val des Près on Mahé, and why gastronomy is increasingly seen as a key to sustainable tourism.

Mar 1, 2026 at 7:57 AM · Tourism desk
San Francisco by the Bay Bridge: Waterbar and EPIC Steak and the return of The Bay Lights on March 20, 2026
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San Francisco by the Bay Bridge: Waterbar and EPIC Steak and the return of The Bay Lights on March 20, 2026

Here’s a guide to an evening on San Francisco’s Embarcadero: Waterbar and EPIC Steak pair oysters, fresh fish, and dry-aged steaks with views of the Bay Bridge and Rincon Park. Learn what The Bay Lights installation returning on March 20, 2026 means, who’s behind the project (Illuminate), and how to coordinate a walk, happy hour, and reservations.

Feb 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM · Tourism desk
MICHELIN Guide Malta 2026 confirms the island as a gastronomic address, ION Harbour again with two stars
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MICHELIN Guide Malta 2026 confirms the island as a gastronomic address, ION Harbour again with two stars

Find out what MICHELIN Guide Malta 2026 brings: ION Harbour for the third year in a row keeps two stars, and six restaurants confirm one. There is also the new Bib Gourmand address Verbena and five fresh recommendations from Valletta to Mdina and Gozo, plus awards for a young chef, service and sommelier. Find out how this changes planning a gastronomic weekend.

Feb 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM · Tourism desk

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