Accent on Travel’s Annette Nero Stellhorn shares her experiences on how to enjoy the magical Christmas markets of Europe
Known as the Christkindlesmarkts in Germany, the Christmas markets of Europe, started in the 1600s, are reminiscent of the Christmas’s of the American 1940s-1960s. Small towns and large cities alike across the continent decorate their central squares for the holidays.

A FEW MOMENTS WITH TIDES INN EXECUTIVE CHEF ALEX PASCO

(CSM): You’ve worked at popular destination restaurants (Enchantment Resort and Mii amo spa in Sedona, AZ and 25 Lusk in San Francisco) previously. What have you brought (or plan to bring) to the Tides Inn from these experiences?
(AP): All of my experience has really come together to bring me to this Executive Chef role at the Tides Inn.

FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS AND A ONE-OF-A-KIND OYSTER EXPERIENCE AWAITS AT THE TIDES INN IN IRVINGTON, VA
Distinctively located where the Virginia Wine Trail and the Virginia Oyster Trail meet in Irvington, VA, the 106-room Tides Inn is a part of the Enchantment Group portfolio of award-winning destination resorts. Amenities include a full-service spa, 18-hole championship Golden Eagle Golf Course,

Accent on Travel’s Annette Nero Stellhorn shares her choices for the best oyster experiences around the globe

Dubrovnik & Ston, Estonia
Hike the walled city or just go directly to one of the popular oyster bars to enjoy an afternoon of Champagne and oyster tasting. I recommend an afternoon treat with a private gourmand tour to the Peljesac Peninsula,