Travel in county Napa

TripAdvisor (SmarterTravel’s parent company) recently released its 2018 Travel Trends Report, naming the most popular travel experiences, tours, and activities booked by its users last year. The data points to a shift toward non-traditional and experiential activities as travelers look to expand their options.

The best weekend getaways in the US are as rejuvenating as the most languid vacations spent abroad. You really don't have to go far or dedicate overly long stretches of time on your calendar to tick those boxes off your bucket list. The nation has handsome mountain ranges and beautiful beaches, historic landmarks and vibrantly diverse cities, Michelin-starred restaurants and secret holes-in-the-wall you'll want to keep all to yourself, all just steps away from any given corner. You just have to know where to look.

The popular Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas near San Diego is saying goodbye to guests under 18. As of Feb. 14, the resort is officially an adults-only property.

With over 30 years of experience in hotels from Abu Dhabi to Napa Valley, Michelin-starred chef Massimo Falsini has encountered every kind of guest.

Nothing can rekindle romance quite like travel. No matter your love language, quality time together — especially in a new destination — simply makes people feel closer. While flutes of Champagne and candlelit dinners are all well and good, embarking on an escape built around a shared passion is even better and can create a deeper connection whether you've been together for four months or 40 years.

Feb 2, 2025 • 8 min read

It just got easier to fly as a VIP out west.JSX, a semi-private jet company based in Dallas, which has gained popularity for offering a luxury travel experience at more affordable prices than a private jet, recently announced new routes connecting Oakland, CA and destinations in the West. Starting on January 9, JSX will begin service between Oakland and Scottsdale, AZ. Located just twelve miles east of Phoenix, Scottsdale has become popular for hiking and outdoor activities, as well as shopping in the Old Town Scottsdale.  On March 2, JSX will begin new service connecting Oakland, CA and Carlsbad, CA. Known for its beautiful beaches, golf courses, and other outdoor activities, Carlsbad has been growing in popularity among outdoor enthusiasts as well. Best of all, Carlsbad is home to a LEGOLAND California Resort, which makes it a family-friendly destination as well.  Both of the new routes are currently on sale on JSX’s website, with tickets as low as $259 one-way. JSX operates a fleet of Embraer 145 and 135 jets. Each aircraft has a standard maximum capacity of 50 passengers, however JSX reconfigured the plane, and removed 20 seats, therefore each plane accommodates 30 passengers, providing a more spacious, luxurious experience.  JSX also offers free checked bags, free drinks, and snacks. The airline also offers «hangar-to-hangar» complimentary Wi-Fi, that is high-speed and powered by Starlink.  The JSX route map spans from New York to California, though most routes are on the West Coast. Major hubs include Burbank (BUR), Dallas (DAL), Las Vegas (LAS), and Westchester County, NY (HPN).

The fall deal season is upon us! Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday…whatever commercial holiday you’re thinking of buying into this year, check out our curated list of top hotel deals in the United States. 

Where should you go in California for delicious food, sprawling vineyards, and the immensely satisfying sound of a freshly uncorked wine bottle?

A trio of prestigious hotels have just been awarded the AAA Diamond Program’s highest distinction of Five Diamonds, cementing their reputations as leading in luxury hospitality. Namely, the Waldorf Astoria Chicago; The Setai, Miami Beach; and Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco.   

Luxury hospitality company Four Seasons is wowing travelers with a brand-new around-the-world private jet trip from California back to Canada, touching on three different continents.

Sep 16, 2024 • 12 min read

One of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2023 — yes, we're flipping the calendar back a year — is finally taking reservations in the sunny city of Palm Springs, California. And it's great news for Hyatt loyalists.

One of the most luxurious brands under IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to make its U.S. mountain perch debut.

There has been a surge in bookings for short-term rentals this Labor Day weekend.

I have long been a wine and spirits writer and frequent wineries, breweries, and distilleries when I travel. While on various trips with our now 5-year-old daughter, we have visited many different craft breweries , and she's even been to a distillery or two.

I've been invited to more bachelorette parties than I can count.

I first delved into wine while studying in Australia. I ventured to wineries in the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley, and the wines I sampled were a far cry from Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill and $6 Californian "champagne."

It wasn't so long ago that America's most famous winemaking regions, the Napa and Sonoma valleys, attracted only a tiny and somewhat eccentric cohort of tourists. Then came the legendary Judgment of Paris competition in 1976, when two Napa wineries bested some of France's most prominent vintners in a blind tasting, helping to legitimize Northern California as a world-class wine destination.

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Stephanie Leavitt appointed as Group Director of Sales and Marketing for Ocean House Collection, leveraging her 20-year luxury hospitality experience to boost revenue.

Planning a summer vacation can be tricky, right? Do you stick with the same tried-and-true destinations you've loved in the past, brave the crowds on a European adventure or head somewhere with cooler weather to escape the summer heat?