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Escape the ordinary: Luxury spa retreats in Napa Valley’s wine country

Napa Valley, with its iconic vineyards and serene vistas, is not only a destination for oenophiles but also a sanctuary …
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Go beyond the vineyards for the sonoma county you may not know

When you think of Sonoma County, images come to mind of vineyards and vine-covered hillsides, elegant tasting rooms and fabulous …
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Ditch the diet and follow the foodies along Napa Valley’s gourmet mile”

Now is not the time to start a diet: ditch your guilt and follow the foodies along Napa Valley’s Gourmet …
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Paso robles. wine tasting and concerts.

Paso Robles, mid-way between San Francisco and Los Angles, is known for wine tasting and summer concerts. Recently my husband …
Art installation at Paso Robles

Paso robles. wine tasting and concerts.

Paso Robles, mid-way between San Francisco and Los Angles, is known for wine tasting and summer concerts. Recently my husband …
California wines from napa to santa barbara.

California wines from napa to santa barbara.

Visitors to San Francisco and locals head to the Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Carneros, or Santa Barbara to taste and …
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California road trip through the vineyards

Many travelers think only of Napa or Sonoma when they plan a California wine road trip.  Don’t miss out on …
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Romantic wine country getaway in sonoma valley

From the moment I pulled into the discrete entrance to the Kenwood Inn and Spa, I felt like I’d returned …
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Romantic wine country getaway in sonoma valley

From the moment I pulled into the discrete entrance to the Kenwood Inn and Spa, I felt like I’d returned …
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Food and wine festivals in napa, somona and beyond: why you need a wine bra!

Meet a celebrity chef like Charlie Palmer, sip wine and eat well at the Bacchus-inspired festivals all over the country …
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Ten most romantic travel destinations

All destinations are not created equal. Picking the right location for natural beauty, relaxation, superb dining and stunning sunsets can …
Santa Barbara Romantic

Ten most romantic travel destinations

All destinations are not created equal. Picking the right location for natural beauty, relaxation, superb dining and stunning sunsets can …
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The best of napa (when you abandon your diet)

“The Gourmet Mile” in Yountville, a small town with a big reputation for exceptional cuisine and extraordinary wine. Located in …
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Ten romantic travel destinations

Pick the perfect romantic destination for you and your loved one with a little help from The Gutsy Traveler and …
Celebrate the love of life in wine country of california

Celebrate the love of life in wine country of california

A place to celebrate the love of life in the heart of Alexander Valley There is still room at the …