“Rebecca is the consummate Merikipe—filling us with insights into the world of wine, especially unique regions and producers. Her enthusiasm for making the learning experience approachable and fun is infectious. Reward yourself with a class led by her! Your level of comfort with wine talk, tasting and traveling will be elevated in a short time.”

“Having very little wine knowledge prior to Wine Savvy with Merikipe, I was a little intimidated by the whole scene. A few hours with Rebecca bolstered by confidence and I now feel at ease choosing wine in a restaurant or at the bottle shop.”

“Merikipe is the perfect description of the service Rebecca offers. She leaves no stone unturned when researching her itineraries and creating her curriculum, imbuing our small group with appropriate knowledge pre-trip and such intimate and fascinating site visits along our itinerary.”

“I’ve witnessed Rebecca’s unwavering commitment to her local community and as a global citizen for decades. Whether it’s for the arts, environmental concerns, or physically, emotionally, or cognitively challenged individuals, she brings her creativity and steadfast determination to each cause. It’s no surprise she’s chosen to support local communities wherever she travels as well as her own through Merikipe.”

“We were tired of taking vacations that lacked dimension. Sitting too much, seeing the standard touristy stops, being in a group too large to hear or learn anything when visiting significant sights, and not really connecting to local culture in more than a superficial way had run its course. That’s when Merikipe was mentioned to us by a friend. We’re thrilled we have another option for travel now.”

“Rebecca’s knowledge of wine, culture and history combined with her research skills and being a natural scout have led to some of my most memorable travels. Every sense is awakened. Spain stands out. Central coast of California is another favorite. “

“Travels with Rebecca mean an introduction to the best the region has to offer without the touristy overlay. She seeks out & vets the hidden gems, gets to know the culture through the locals. I’ve never been led astray, and all my senses have been rewarded. Northern California, Catalunya, Spain & Washington D. C. Thank you. I’m forever changed.”

“Where to begin; the Cavas of Catalunya, the secret sunset bar in Barcelona, the beaches and paella of Valencia. Hiking the Central Coast, California and rewarded with wines and fresh local dishes. This and more await the curious traveler with Rebecca.”

“I’m smiling ear to ear, thinking about my next trip with Rebecca.”