WA R M G E T AWA Y S
NOVEMBER 15 2009
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instead head to Everglades National Park,
where annoying bugs are virtually nonexis-
tent and the temperature is a balmy aver-
ageof 77degrees. It'soneofAmerica’sgreat
natural wonders, and an added plus is that
300differentspeciesoffish inhabit theone-
thirdof thepark that’s coveredbynavigable
water. Thanks to the Everglades’ unique
ecosystem, both saltwater and freshwater
fish canbehad, and— if you’re really lucky,
really skilled, or both — you can aim for
the coveted “grand slam” of reeling in one
each of a snook, trout, redfish, and tarpon.
Toprotect the sensitive environment,many
rulesgovernfishing in theEverglades, so it’s
best to teamupwithagoodguide.
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Torch a ship
Maybe theVikings get abad rap.Maybe in-
stead of pillaging and terrorizing, they just
wanted tohave fun. That’s certainly the im-
pression everyone visiting the remote Shet-
landIslands inBritainwouldget if their trip
coincidedwith the yearlyUpHellyAa festi-
val in January. TheShetlandswere invaded
past years’ activities include
National Football League
playoff tailgate parties with
barbecue (ArmidaandSelby
wineries), a campfire with
hot dogs and s’mores roast-
ingovervineclippings (Frick
Winery), wine pairings with
beans and franks (Field
Stone Winery), homemade
pizza (Everett Ridge), gour-
met macaroni and cheese
(Hawkes Tasting Room and
Moshin Vineyards), and a
chance to spin the Reces-
sionaryWheel to win discounts and prizes
(TrentadueWinery).
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Fish The everglades
Florida’s Everglades andAlaska aren’t usu-
ally thought of simultaneously. But go to
either place during the summer and you’ll
find they share at least one natural won-
der: mosquitoes the size of small raptors.
In winter, leave Alaska to the skiers and
somethinggoing for it.
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après-ski, minus The
skiing beFore
I’mnotgoingtolie;therehave
been plenty of times when
I’vebeenon the slopes think-
ing only about where to go
for après-ski, the postskiing
festivities that reward your
exertionswithgood foodand
drink. But why not skip the
preamble and get straight
to the fun? For two days in
January, 100wineries fromnorthernSono-
ma County take part in the annualWinter
Wineland, where you’ll not only get to do
the usual tasting and tours of the coun-
try’s best vineyards but also get tomeet the
winemakers and taste limited-production
wines,newreleases, and librarywines.Even
better,manyof thewinerieshavedonewhat
most of us can’t: They've paired their best
vintages with just the right food and done
it all in unique, cozy settings. Examples of
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