Canada’s winter season can be long; we’re talking many months of ice storms, polar vortexes and general frostbite and misery.

Spiritual magic abounds in the charming town of Todos Santos on the Pacific Coast of Mexico’s Baja California Sur.

Whether you’re an educated oenophile or a social sipper, wine festivals provide an unparalleled opportunity to sample vintages and varietals from Old and New World producers.