Luxury Along Yountville’s Miracle Mile
Along the main drag in Yountville, you will find many charming get-a-ways – inns, B&B’s, Hotels and resorts to indulge and pamper you for your stay while on your visit to this magical little town. Two of the grandest luxury properties in Yountville are the Bardessono Hotel and Spa, and The Estate, which includes both the Hotel Villagio and the Vintage House.
Island Glamping In Norway – Off The Map Travel
If 5-Star Luxury Hotels in big bustling Metropolis’s is not your thing, but luxury travel is a must and with an added twist of adventure,...
Culinary Adventures through the Vineyards of Italy’s Picturesque Countyside
Everything you have been looking for is right here, and you don’t have to do a thing except contact Francesca’s Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures and everything you have dreamed about for the last 15 years is right here. She has beautifully customized a variety of tours throughout the year to a variety of stunning Italian Destinations.
Local Dining Gems in Napa Valley, Slightly off the Beaten Path….
Dining in the Napa Valley offers one of the most amazing culinary experiences you can imagine to ever indulge in with so many Michelin Starred restaurants and Celebrity Chefs. Getting in to some of those notable dining establishments can sometimes be a challenge and somewhat daunting. Yes indeed, it is most definitely a memorable experience to have added a dining extravaganza at one of the more exclusive establishments to your culinary bucket list. However, there is more to the Napa Valley dining scene to discover slightly off the beaten path!
Napa Valley’s Michelin SuperStars
The Napa Valley renowned for its many acclaimed Robert Parker award-winning wines has also made an enormous impact over the years in the culinary arena with 6 acclaimed restaurants being the recipients of the coveted Michelin Star awards for 2018. Of the 55 star awardees in the Bay area, five superstar chefs and their teams have choreographed a gastronomic sensation worthy of being presented with their own prestigious Michelin Stars!
Planning a Wedding in the Napa Valley
Wedding Planning Tips to Tying the Knot in Wine Country Weddings in Napa Valley's wine country has become a vast industry over the last 20 years and...
Unique Gift Ideas Created in the Napa Valley
Here are a few really special gift ideas to take away with you from the Wine Country. Whether it is a gift for a special occasion or gift to...
Four Delicious Days and Two Ports of Call on Aboard the Ruby Princess
Sailing the High Seas Is an Epicurean Rendezvous This is definitely not your Grandmothers cruise ship of yesteryear. Fifty years ago cruising was...
Glamping Northern California – “Gourmet-Camping” Wine Country Style
Glamping is a relatively new word or colloquialism that has been recently added to many dictionaries including the Oxford dictionary. It is a common...
Carneros Supper Club at Carneros Resort and Spa
I have an exciting new series to share from Carneros Resort and Spa. Carneros Resort and Spa is pleased to announce the first Carneros Supper...
Argentina Adventures Begin
The delicious Argentina adventures begin. Off to Argentina to savor in the flavors and bounty of their beautiful and vast country. Setting off on a...
Naples – Florida’s Paradise Coast
This past January, Napa Valley Life publisher Kari Ruel and I had the honor of attending one of the most distinguished wine auctions in the country, the 2016 Naples Winter Wine Festival. This exclusive and prestigious event is annually hosted at the luxurious 5-Star Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida.