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10 Boutique Hotels & Inns in Napa Valley

Looking for local charm? Napa Valley’s boutique hotels offer it in spades. Nestled among rolling hills, charming neighborhoods, legendary towns and storied vineyards, these intimate properties provide the Napa Valley experience like none other and reflect the passionate personalities and interests…

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Napa Valley’s Most Romantic Boutique Inns

Napa Valley is ready for romance all year round, with a natural beauty, slower pace, and focus on hospitality. And there’s nothing like an intimate boutique inn to heighten the sense of privacy and just-the-two-of-us. Here are some of Napa Valley’s most charming boutique inns, a few of which offer…

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The Best Places to Curl up by a Fireplace

Though our winters are milder than in many places, here in the Napa Valley we still love to cuddle by a fire when there’s a chill in the air (for us, that’s anywhere south of 60°). And there’s no lack of opportunity – there are countless wineries, hotels, and eating venues that feature fireplaces…

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Home Away From Home: Best of the Boutique Inns

Napa Valley is home to more than 50 beautiful boutique inns, each with its own charming personality and home-away-from-home feel. Bonus for guests looking to reconnect with extended family or friends – nearly all are available for full buyouts, so you can bring the whole group to Napa Valley for a…

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A Perfect Date in Napa Valley

You’ve clearly done your due diligence and know the Napa Valley is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. With endless vineyard scapes, seasonal dishes, and wine that’s often called ‘bottled poetry,’ the Napa Valley is the perfect couples escape. But, did you know that each of the five…

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A History-Lovers’ Guide to the Napa Valley

One of the things I love most about this valley is the graceful way it’s evolved over nearly two centuries. Many of its earliest structures are still in use today as wineries, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses. Looking at vintage photos from the nineteenth century, you can still identify the…

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