http://www.carefullyworded.com Travel and Travel Writing by Tom Parker Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:33:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In little more than 30 years, New Zealand has emerged as a powerhouse in the world of wine, most notably for its exceptional Sauvignon Blanc wines made internationally famous by the Cloudy Bay winery. Today New Zealand has more than 300 wineries scattered throughout both the North and ... http://www.carefullyworded.com/2008/martinborough-new-zealand/ Popular among visitors from Europe, Africa, Australia, and elsewhere, Mauritius is still relatively unknown to American travelers. This idyllic tropical island located east of Madagascar has a fascinating history, a remarkably diverse culture and population, and scenic beauty well worth the trip across the world to visit. Mauritius is famous ... http://www.carefullyworded.com/2008/mauritius-jewel/ Located south of Perth in Western Australia, Margaret River is both the name of a town and the term used for the general wine-producing region surrounding the town. The geographic boundaries of the Margaret River Wine Region refer to the area between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin. The oldest winery ... http://www.carefullyworded.com/2008/margaret-river-wine-region/ The Taj Mahal really is one of the true wonders of the world, and easily transcends all the hype and tourist promotion associated with it. To call this building "breathtakingly and stunningly beautiful" is not an overstatement, especially after you've seen it in person. Unfortunately, the area surrounding the ... http://www.carefullyworded.com/2008/taj-mahal-india/