Win! Win! Win!

Ho!Ho!Ho! Here is an early Christmas present from Santa’s Little Elves at Flipkey.com! As this blog shows I am someone who loves to eat food from many different cultures and so I thought it was my duty to pass on the knowledge of this competition!

From now until January 10th you can enter to win a 7 NIGHT STAY in your choice of three luxury vacation homes in BALI, COSTA RICA or TUSCANY.

There are no catches here, it is just a little Holiday Spirit from Flipkey and it is completely free to enter! There is only one entry per participant but you receive an extra entry for any friend that you invite who enters the sweepstake as well – and I am sure if they win they will invite you along with them!

The lucky winner will not only win a week in one of the five star homes but also be allowed to bring up to TEN friends with them!

I urge you to enter this competition, as this prize really is once in a life time. You can enter through Flipkeys Facebook Page and choose one of these amazing vacations.

Here is a little bit about each choice.

Villa Les Rizieres, Bali
http://www.flipkey.com/bali-villa-rentals/p274479/
• 2 swimming pools
• Private tennis court
• Private cinema
• Car and driver
Within driving distance of the "Best Golf Course in Asia," this Balinese villa puts luxury and convenience at your fingertips. The house is surrounded by a tropical walking garden, and the grounds come complete with a tennis court and both indoor and outdoor pools.

Punto de Vista, Costa Rica
http://www.flipkey.com/manuel-antonio-villa-rentals/p237408/
• Breakfast included daily
• Rooftop cinema
• Butler and staff
• Secluded beach
• Swimming pool
Seeing is believing when it comes to the incredible panoramic views at Punto de Vista. This rainforest mansion overlooks a gorgeous golden-sand beach, and the local flora and fauna come right up to your door. Ten bedrooms provide enough space for you and your friends.

Villa Ferraia, Tuscany
http://www.flipkey.com/monticiano-villa-rentals/p295085/
• Infinity pool
• 3 stone soaking tubs
• Private observatory
• Professional-grade kitchen
• Sauna
This incredible estate in the beautiful Tuscan countryside can accommodate all your guests in comfortable suites that overlook impeccably landscaped grounds. Enjoy a private pool and roman baths, as well as a restaurant-grade kitchen where you can practice your favorite Italian dishes.

So, Good Luck Everyone! I have already entered myself and am really hoping to get another chance to see Tuscany!
Merry Christmas!

And I'm Back!

Well, my last post was a lifetime ago. What with traveling back and forwards from Arizona and New York,an amazing summer in Tuscany with the fiancee and friends, a busy work life at the Hart Agency and midterm exams at school I have definitely been MIA! But, I am going to be making a much bigger effort from now on, I promise!


In the blogging world I haven't been doing too badly for myself. I recently received an email from the editor at FlipKey who saw Caitlin's Critique and is interested in me perhaps becoming a travel blogger for their website. I am incredibly excited about this, as apart from writing about food and wine, I love to travel and have definitely done my fair share of it in my 22 years!

As some of you may be unaware of I am planning on moving to Arizona when I graduate in May and so I will be looking for a writing job there. I still class myself as a passionate New Yorker and so my blog will still include areas of the Big Apple as well as some new insight into the dining and nightlife in Arizona. I couldn't have picked two contrasting areas!

I wanted to write a short post and update you on a few future blogs I am planning to write. Friends of mine in New York and friends that have visited me from England know that my favorite place to be on many a night is at Aged restaurant, a block away from my apartment. I am hoping an article about that will be posted on Miss A soon, so keep a look out!

As for Caitlin's Critique, watch this space, as there are many blog posts overdue. Halloween is coming up in a few days and unfortunately I will not be joining in on the festivities exactly, but will be promoting Jim Beam and Patron around the city!

Until next time, Happy Halloween!

Here are some photos of the amazing food I enjoyed in Italy this summer: (Photo Credit: Ania Wojcik)