September 2018 Hideaway Report - Georgia (country)

Articles

Georgia: An Unpredictable but Exhilarating New Frontier in Travel

The extraordinary country of Georgia offers comfortable hotels and good restaurants, but travelers should expect them to be a little rough around the edges.

The 5 Best Wine Bars in Tbilisi

Wine-making began 8,000 years ago in Georgia. To this day, the country has a robust wine scene. Here are five wine bars we loved in Tbilisi.

Crumbling Buildings, Hidden Courtyards: A Fascinating Tour of Tbilisi

To see another side of Tbilisi, one redolent of romance and melancholy, book the fascinating Rooms Hotel Insider's Guide tour.

Videos: The Country of Georgia in Panorama

Beauty is everywhere in Georgia, whether in the colorful capital of Tbilisi, the mountain-bounded wine country of Kakheti or the awe-inspiring Caucasus.

Favorite Wineries in Georgia, the Birthplace of Viticulture

Georgia also has some 500 indigenous grape varieties and an 8,000-year history of winemaking. Our editor visited six wineries while he was there.

Indelible Memory: Feasting With a Family in Georgia

A visit to the Old Vine Family Cellar in Kvareli, Georgia, began with a wine tasting and ended with an hourslong feast with the family themselves.

Newly Recommended Hotels in the Country of Georgia

Our editor spent two weeks exploring the country of Georgia. He discovered three hotels worth recommending, in Tbilisi, Sighnaghi and Stepantsminda.

A Taste of Tbilisi

Drawing on influences from both Europe and Asia, and enhanced by an exceptional natural-wine tradition, Georgia's capital boasts a unique culinary tradition.

Letter From the Editor: September 2018

For the September 2018 issue, we traveled to the spectacular country of Georgia and the wonderful city of Madrid. We found five hotels worth recommending.