Food & Wine Trails

🌟 Congratulations to Our Luxury Travel Specialist, Kelli Surdell!🌟

We’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible achievement, Kelli has earned Oceania Elite Status for the third consecutive year! 🥂

This prestigious recognition reflects Kelli’s expertise, dedication, and passion for creating unforgettable luxury travel experiences for her clients. Her commitment to excellence and deep knowledge of luxury cruising continue to set her apart in the industry.

As a special acknowledgment of this accomplishment, Kelli recently received the beautiful Oceania Verace plate, a symbol of her continued success and partnership with Oceania Cruises.

Please join us in congratulating Kelli on this well-deserved achievement! We are proud to have Kelli as part of the Food & Wine Trails team and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next.

👏 Congratulations, Kelli!

🍷✨ Enjoy the very best that our Wine Cruises have to offer!

Ready to book the wine cruise of a lifetime? Leave the planning to us and simply relax, sip, and savor every moment. At Food & Wine Trails, our travel experts carefully curate unforgettable itineraries featuring world-class wineries, breathtaking scenery, rich history, and exceptional culinary experiences.

From exclusive tastings to charming local discoveries, every detail is thoughtfully arranged so you can focus on enjoying the journey. Join us for an extraordinary adventure filled with fine wines, delicious cuisine, and memories that will last a lifetime.

🍇 Your next great escape is waiting. Contact us today to learn more about our upcoming Wine Cruises!

Caldwell Vineyard guests Bill & Vikki H. enjoy beautiful views of Venice's lagoon with a glass of tasty wine, during their pre-cruise stay. Today they embark Ritz-Carlton Yacht ILMA for 9 nights of luxury cruising with fellow Caldwell enthusiasts through Italy and Croatia. Bon Voyage!

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

At Food & Wine Trails, we are grateful for their courage, dedication, and the freedoms they helped protect. As we gather with loved ones and enjoy the start of summer travel season, we reflect on the meaning of this day and the sacrifices that continue to inspire us all.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Fun Friday Photo Drop! More highlights from Duckhorn Vineyards cruise through Greece & Turkey. Guests participated in a F&WT private shore tour from Izmir, to experience Turkish wine, gastronomy, archaeological ruins and carpet weaving demonstration.

Our summer wine cruises are certainly in high gear. Duckhorn Vineyards is currently celebrating their 50th Anniversary onboard Regent Seven Seas Splendor and having the time of their lives. Enjoy these guest photos.

Oh how we love smiling faces and a good love story! Clients of our Travel Advisor Kelli are currently cruising with Jack Creek Cellars and shared these photos and comments:
"Kelli, Both Linda and I would like to Thank You for setting up the Anniversary Cake for us. Linda was completely surprised!! She couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t ordering dessert. We were with two other couples, one of which was also celebrating their 40th Anniversary. It was very nice to be able to share the cake with everyone. So far everything has been fantastic!! We just finished the Jack Creek wine tour in Catania!! It was Great, informative and a lot of fun. The wines and food were very enjoyable!!"
Take Care,
Larry and Linda

F&WT's much anticipated (and celebrated) 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris cruise hosted by Sommelier Kelly McAuliffe is off to a fantastic start. Enjoy these photos with more to come soon!

In just a little over a month from now, lucky cruise guests with Williams Selyem Winery will set sail aboard the ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton Yacht Club from Lisbon, Portugal to Dublin, Ireland. In the meantime, our very own Greg Nacco had the pleasure of spending some time at the winery during Club Appreciation Weekend and sharing a glass with winery CFO, Winemaker, and VP of Sales. Cheers!

✨ Employee Spotlight ✨

Meet Kelli Surdell — a valued member of the Food & Wine Trails team for more than 9 years!

Kelli brings passion, expertise, and exceptional personalized service to every client experience. As a Luxury Travel Sales Consultant, she specializes in luxury cruises, world voyages, and unforgettable travel experiences across the globe. Her expertise includes some of the world’s most prestigious cruise lines, including Crystal, Regent Seven Seas, SeaDream Yacht Club, Seabourn, and The World by Residensea.

Known for her relationship-building skills, attention to detail, and dedication to her clients, Kelli has built lasting relationships through repeat clientele and referrals — a true testament to the trust and care she brings to every journey she helps create.

For more than nine years, Kelli has helped travelers turn dream vacations into lifelong memories, while representing the passion, expertise, and personalized service that define Food & Wine Trails. 🌎🍷✨

Thank you, Kelli, for your dedication and for all you do for our clients and team!