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Green Travel Guide to Napa
Known the world over for wine making and grape growing, Napa isn’t as environmentally enlightened as you might think. Growing grapes requires a great deal of water and — unless they’re organic — quite a lot of pesticides, too. And Napa Valley culture, influenced by generations-old family farming dynasties, can be slow to change and accept new ways. For these reasons, green travel has come la… (read more – PDF guide)
The “Ten Best” Restaurants in the Napa Valley
Are there really 10 restaurants in the Napa valley the rise above the rest? Honestly, no — there’s such an incredible wealth of fine food and creative cookery in Napa that this really would have to be the “Top 25” to be anywhere near fair. And I’m afraid I have to admit my picks would change every six months, depending on who’s arrived, who’s departed, and who’s just not quite on their juice. But… (read more – PDF guide)
Hiker’s Guide to Napa
With craggy mountains to the east, west and north surrounding vineyard-covered valleys, Napa has every type of hike for every level of hiker. Stroll a creekside path, roam a redwood forest, or climb a rock-studded peak to look down on the terraced vineyard-patterned valley below. While to most people Napa means wine, the outskirts of the Napa vallley also feature lakes famous for recreational boat… (read more – PDF guide)
Business Traveler’s Guide to Napa
Only an hour north of San Francisco, but worlds away in terms of pace and style, Napa has become an increasingly popular destination for business travelers lured by the appeal of big city culture with the breathing space of country air. In recent years downtown Napa has ceased being so sleepy, and now offers several hip spots for out of town visitors to find someone to talk to. Try the Napa Valley… (read more – PDF guide)
Foodie Guide to Yountville
When Thomas Keller chose tiny Yountville for The French Laundry, foodies the world over had to study maps even to figure out where it was. That was a long time ago. Today Yountville is a pilgrimage destination of sorts for fans of farm-fresh locally sourced food. And with Bistro Jeanty, Ad Hoc, Bouchon, and now the Bardessono Hotel’s new restaurant, there are more destination dinners to be had in … (read more – PDF guide)
Napa & Sonoma. A Joie de Vivre Guide
While it is true that this area is now a major tourist attraction and may be annoyingly crowded, the quality and quantity of wines, interesting restaurants, and spectacular scenery still make this a must-see of the Bay Area. Summer and fall are the most popular times to visit, but head to the valley in winter to find a pleasant retreat of empty tasting rooms and clear, crisp days. The ‘other va… (read more – PDF guide)
Small Winery Tour of Napa
If you pull into a winery parking lot and see a row of tour buses belching exhaust, turn around. This isn’t the Napa Valley you came to see. Luckily, the old Napa, with its family-owned hardscrabble wine culture, is still there, you just have to hunt a little harder — and turn off onto some steep, winding side roads — to find it. It’s actually surprising how many small family-owned and boutiq… (read more – PDF guide)
Honeymooning in Napa
If you’re looking for a honey moon that doesn’t skimp on luxury, Napa Valley is the perfect destination. The Meadowood is known for its hospitality. Choose to stay in a cottage complete with a fireplace and tub, with the option of ordering in breakfast or dinner one night to eat in privacy. Aside from secluded lodging, the Meadowood also offers magnificent spa treatments, tennis courts, hiking tra… (read more – PDF guide)
Napa’s Top 7 Secret Travel Gems
Everyone has a favorite winery in Napa. But not everyone knows where to get the best ice cream in town (organic, too!) or the location of an amazing hand-built playground for kids that will keep them happy for hours. Here, my top 7 hidden travel gems in Napa. The kinds of places we tell our friends about, but hope the tourists never discover. read more about Napas Top 7 Secret Travel Gems (read more – PDF guide)
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