The VINOUS WONDERS of the SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

The VINOUS WONDERS of the SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

A two to three-night stay is optimal and allows for ample sampling of the delightful hospitality found within this region that is often overlooked in favor of the higher-profile Santa Barbara, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo. Here, vineyards and horse farms coalesce...
WASHINGTON STATE’S Walla Walla Valley

WASHINGTON STATE’S Walla Walla Valley

A Look at the Pacific Northwest and Its Rhône and Bordeaux Varietals The Walla Walla Valley appellation is nestled within the larger Columbia Valley appellation in Washington state. Small in stature, Walla Walla Valley is planted to 3,000 acres of vineyards with...
TOUR de NAPA

TOUR de NAPA

A Town-by-Town Guide to Biking in Napa Valley Napa Valley is strewn with quaint towns, vineyard vistas, and natural wonders that tempt both leisurely bikers and hardcore cyclists. Sightseers on two wheels are rewarded with front row access to the best of Napa’s...
Visit Napa Valley’s HALF MOON BAY

Visit Napa Valley’s HALF MOON BAY

HITS ALL THE RIGHT TRAVEL NOTES If the mention of Half Moon Bay conjures pumpkin patches and Christmas tree farms, it’s time to take a closer look at this charming oceanside locale. Less than a two-hour drive from Downtown Napa, Half Moon Bay does indeed provide these...
Day Trip: Sebastopol

Day Trip: Sebastopol

The Apple of Sonoma’s Eye and Artistic Spirit But back in the day, the main commodity in Sebastopol was apples. In the late 1800s, it was known as the Gravenstein Capital of the World, named for its most prolific apple that renowned horticulturist Luther Burbank...
R Inn Napa

R Inn Napa

Downtown Napa’s Under-the-Radar Hospitality Gem Of the myriad hotels, inns, resorts, and B&B’s throughout Napa Valley, none are quite like R INN NAPA. Located steps beyond the bustling Downtown Napa corridor in a beautifully renovated historic building, this...