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Top 10 Booze-Infused Spa Treatments

Wine and beer treatments might be old hat in Europe, but from Chicago to Chile, New World spas are discovering the beauty of a spirits-inspired spa day.

Posted by Sandra Ramani on March 18, 2013 at 9:03:43 AM EDT in Spas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Spa, Wine, Beer, spirits, Cocktails, Vail, Chicago, Mendoza, Denver, Michigan, Chile, Mexico
Gay-Friendly Guide to Napa Valley

Napa is one of California's most enticing destinations—great food, scenery, and wine is a winning combo that draws the gay community (and everyone) in droves. Here's a first-timer's guide.

Posted by Jimmy Im on March 01, 2013 at 11:46:55 AM EST in Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas Tagged: California, Wine, Winery, Restaurants
Most Popular Honeymoon Destinations (and Where to Stay)

There's a light at the end of the wedding-planning tunnel: the honeymoon. Bypass the stress of trip planning thanks to our expert tips, and find the right trip for your post-wedding cool-down.

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on February 14, 2013 at 4:49:36 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Honeymoon, Weddings, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Thailand, Paris, Italy, Mexico, Bora Bora,
What's New in Napa and Sonoma

You can't go to Napa or Sonoma too many times. There's always a wine you have yet to taste, a new restaurant to try, or activity to check out. Here are some of the coolest things that are new now.

Posted by Matt Villano on January 08, 2013 at 2:38:18 PM EST in Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants Tagged: Sonoma, California, Wine, Winery, Restaurants
Michael Chiarello's Guide to Napa Valley

Acclaimed chef, author, winemaker, and lifestyle brand connoisseur Michael Chiarello is a Napa expert. And we got him to divulge all of his top spots (plus a secret request to make at his restaurant).

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on December 03, 2012 at 4:54:48 PM EST in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Winery, California, Sonoma, Hotels
Napa and Sonoma on a Budget

Who doesn't long for a weekend in California wine country? But from tastings to dinner reservations, its easy to blow your budget in an afternoon. So here are the secrets to doing it on the cheap.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 17, 2012 at 10:30:08 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips Tagged: Wine, Winery, Sonoma, California, Budget
What to Wear: California Wine Country

Heading to wine country, your first concern is likely more about swirling and sipping than style. But with these California-inspired picks, you'll look good on and off the vineyard. (Even if you have to spit.)

Posted by Bee Shapiro on August 25, 2012 at 11:33:28 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas Tagged: Wine, California, Sonoma, Style, Fashion, Packing
How to See Sonoma by Bike

Skip the car and driver, and spend your next California wine tasting adventure on two wheels. Biking will help burn off those wine country indulgences, and as a bonus, Sonoma is unforgettably scenic.

Posted by Trish Friesen on July 02, 2012 at 11:00:34 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Sonoma, California, Wine, Winery
The Insider's Guide to California Wine Country

We've sniffed, sipped, and spit; we've tasted; and we've slept it off. Without further ado, the ultimate insider's guide to wine country, from Napa to Calistoga and what lies between.

Posted by Adam Erace on May 11, 2012 at 1:17:13 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants, Hotels Tagged: California, Wine, Winery, Restaurants, Dining, Hotels
Napa and Sonoma Roll Out Bevy of New Attractions

Thin crowds and great deals make early spring a great time to visit California Wine Country, not to mention all of the great new establishments cropping up. Read on for the eight most exciting venues and activities to debut this season, so you can get out to experience them first—before the fall harvest-season crowds pour in.

Posted by Matt Villano on April 06, 2012 at 4:16:33 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, News Tagged: Sonoma, Wine, Winery