b'THE CORKBOARD|SUMMER 2023Plan a Wine-TastingThinkDinner or Weekend Parks and RecI N D U LG E YO U R LOV ESPENDING TIME IN O F F O O D A N D W I N ETHE GREAT OUTDOORSby hosting your very own wine-themed dinner. Even better, inviteis proven medicine for the body and brain, so start this staycationlike-minded, out-of-town friends to a grown-up sleepover. On the menu:with a list of your areas best parks, trails, hiking routes and bike paths. How about wine-tasting to match your favourite summer barbecueNext, make a plan and start exploring. At the end of each day,menu, a sparkling-wine flight for brunch and even a signature schedule an al fresco meal that is bound to taste extra deliciouswine cocktail for Saturdays golden hour socializing? after that fresh air and exercise.Prep for aCreate an Beach Day Getaway At-Home SpaI T J U ST WO U L D NT B E S U M M E RTA K E YO U R C U E W I T H O U T A T R I P F R O M E XC LU S I V E S PAS to the beach. Or a few. Make it happen with a ready-to-go beach-day kit.for this staycation. Set the scene to appeal to all of your senses:Sunscreen and sunglasses are essentials, but a foldable lounge chair,calming music, a diffuser with feel-good scents and an aromatherapy plush towel and stylish sun hat will make your getaway extra glam. bubble bath or steamy, soothing shower to incite relaxationheadAll youll have to do the morning of is tuck snacks and a thermalto toe. Prep light, fresh snacks and refreshments for your at-home spa carafe of cool refreshments into your beach bag escape, too. To close the day, toast the feel-good momentand be off to the sun and sand. with a glass of sparkling wine.sTaYCaTiON iN sTYLE|7'