Special Values on Seasonal Retreats in the Napa Valley

Enjoy Unique Napa Valley Escapes with Special Packages for Spring and Summer Travel

. May 10, 2010

NAPA, CA - May 7, 2010 - Both the spring and summer are splendid times to visit America's beloved Napa Valley and discover the legends that make the renowned wine region one of the “Great Wine Capitals of the World.” Enjoy celebrated wines at Robert Mondavi Winery, a Napa Valley landmark; take a ride on the famous Napa Valley Wine Train; or indulge your culinary passions with food and wine experiences at the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America at Greystone or The Restaurant at Meadowood.

Guests visiting during the spring and summer will experience The Valley in its glory as vineyards bloom and grapes grow and gently ripen. In addition to The Napa Valley's iconic landscape, the warm weather months are host to a number of special events, outdoor adventures and seasonal wine and food experiences for visitors to enjoy. Attend signature events like Auction Napa Valley, the must-attend wine and food event of the year in June or the popular Festival Del Sole in July. In addition to a variety of other food, wine, art and music festivals, visitors can take the opportunity to enjoy The Napa Valley's great outdoors and explore the region via bicycle, kayak or even hot air balloon.

This year, Napa Valley hotels and attractions are offering special savings on packages covering everything from luxurious accommodations, world-class dining and wine tastings, rejuvenating spa treatments and exhilarating outdoor activities. Whether guests seek the quintessential Napa Valley wine country experience, a culinary-themed retreat, a spa and wellness escape, golf getaway or just some relaxing time away with close friends, The Napa Valley provides the perfect combination of location, experience and price.

Insiders Tip: For further savings, guests should consider weekday travel as many hotels in the region offer very special values for stays Monday-Thursday. Visit the Napa Valley's official website, http://www.LegendaryNapaValley.com, for last minute savings on mid-week travel.

Following are a few special value packages offering unique Napa Valley experiences:

Memorable Meadowood Immersion - Spend a few days enjoying the privacy and natural beauty of Meadowood and a few nights curled up in front of a fire with a good book and an even better bottle of wine. Add a memorable dinner by a celebrated chef and restorative spa treatments and this getaway couldn't be a more all-encompassing romantic retreat. Reserve three nights' lodging (Sunday through Thursday) and receive complimentary dinner at The Restaurant at Meadowood, whose acclaim includes two stars from the esteemed Michelin Guide and four stars from the San Francisco Chronicle. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner menu for two prepared by Chef Christopher Kostow, one of Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chefs for 2009, with wines expertly paired by Sommelier Rom Toulon. Stay a fourth night and receive two ninety-minute Swedish massages either in The Health Spa or fireside in the privacy one's room. This offering is available for lodging Sunday through Thursday nights with dinner seating available Monday through Thursday evenings and spa services available Sunday through Thursday. For more details visit:
http://www.meadowood.com.
Auberge du Soleil Offers “A Taste of Napa” - The luxurious Auberge du Soleil offers guests a quintessential Napa Valley experience that is a celebration of the region's many fine attributes. With the iconic hotel's “Taste of Napa” package, guests will enjoy wine tasting, award-winning cuisine, spectacular valley views from a hot-air balloon, pure relaxation at the Auberge Spa, and an insider's tour of the area's finest wineries. Starting at $4374 ($4455 after July 1) per couple, the package includes three nights of accommodations in a Main House Hilltop View Room; a four-course dinner for two at The Restaurant at Auberge; a lunch for two at any of the resort's three culinary venues; a hot-air balloon ride; a six-hour winery tour with private car and driver; 60-minute Auberge Massage for two at the Auberge Spa. The offer is available through November 30, 2010. For more details visit:
http://www.aubergedusoleil.com.
Napa River Inn's “Girls Gone Wine!” and “I Left my Car in San Francisco” packages - Situated along the banks of the beautiful Napa River in the Historic Napa Mill, the Napa River Inn offers two exciting wine country retreats. Girlfriends can take advantage of the hotel's “Girls Gone Wine!” package. Starting at $199 per person, based on a party of four, the package includes a two-night stay in an executive room; a full-day of vineyard tours and tastings at five award-winning Napa Valley wineries with transportation and picnic lunch; a bottle of chilled Sophia Coppola sparkling wine upon arrival, VIP table and complimentary cover charge at downtown Napa's SILO's Jazz Club; daily breakfast delivered to guest's room; and a “Wine Girl” shirt as a keepsake. As part of the package, girlfriends also receive exclusive discounts at Napa Massage and Body Care as well as discounts and a personal shopper at Cake Plate, downtown Napa's trendy boutique, where friends can enjoy shopping, Napa Valley sparkling wine and cupcakes all at once. The Girls Gone Wine package is available through July 31, 2010.

Those looking to take a journey on the Napa Valley Wine Train can opt for the “I left My Car in San Francisco” package. Starting at $613, based on double occupancy, the offer includes a two-night stay in luxurious accommodations at the Napa River Inn, the only Michelin three-star rated hotel in downtown Napa, ideally situated in the Historic Napa Mill; round-trip transportation from San Francisco to Napa via Blue & Gold Fleet ferry and shuttle; gourmet lunch for two on the Napa Valley Wine Train; daily breakfast; early check-in/late check-out privileges; two Downtown Wine Tasting Cards for tastings at 14 Napa winery tasting rooms; a 20 percent discount on spa services at the Napa River Inn's day spa, La Pelle Skin Spa & Boutique; and two for one cover charge at Silo's Jazz Club. The offer is available now through May 31, 2010, for stays Sunday through Thursday. For more information visit:
http://www.napariverinn.com.
“Guy Getaways” at the The Villagio Inn & Spa - Girls aren't the only ones that need a little pampering and relaxing time away. The Villagio Inn & Spa is now offering a “Man Space Guys Spa Day Getaway” package, at just $260 per person. The package includes a private spa suite with a complimentary hour of relaxation time to enjoy the suite's luxurious amenities; a 50-Minute Wellness Massage; guest's choice of Hydra Performance, Pure Performance or Anti-Age Facial; red wine and a charcuterie “noshables” platter; and wine tasting passes to area wineries and tasting rooms. Luxurious overnight accommodations can be added to the package. With an overnight stay, the package is available at $590, and includes accommodations in a deluxe guestroom; a breakfast buffet; a complimentary bottle of Napa Valley chardonnay; and afternoon coffee and tea service. The package is available now through September 5, 2010. For more information visit:
http://www.villagio.com
“Explore Napa!” with the Embassy Suites Napa Valley - Discover the exciting and historic City of Napa with the Embassy Suites Napa Valley “Explore Napa!” package. The overnight package starts at $229 per night and includes two “Taste Napa Downtown” wine cards, allowing guests to sample wine at 14 different tasting rooms and wine bars in downtown Napa; complimentary bicycle rentals for two during the months of April through October; and special offers at the popular Oxbow Public Market, home to a variety of unique wine and food merchants. The offer is valid now through December 31, 2010. For more information visit:
http://www.napavalley.embassysuites.com
Soar Above The Napa Valley with the Chanric Inn - Conde Nast Johansens-recommended Chanric Inn in Calistoga presents its special “Hot Air Balloon” package, starting at $1,095, based on a stay for two. The spectacular offer provides two nights accommodations in the room of one's choice; a hot air balloon adventure with Calistoga Balloons; a 60-minute Candlelit Couple's Massage; a bottle of Chandon Napa Valley sparkling wine in room upon arrival; daily three-course, chef-prepared brunch; and complimentary Napa Valley wines and beverages throughout stay. For more information visit
http:///www.TheChanric.com
Wine Country Golf Getaways - Enjoy a relaxing Napa Valley golf retreat with the Chardonnay Golf Club's “Stay & Play” golf package. The Stay & Play package includes two-nights accommodations at selected Napa Valley hotels; two 18-hole rounds of golf with golf cart, per person, at the Chardonnay's famous vineyard-surrounded course; complimentary range balls prior to each round of golf; advance tee time reservation privileges; and waived advance booking fees. Rates are based on the hotel selected and start as low as $309, with single occupancy, and $399, with double occupancy. Participating hotels include the AVIA Napa Hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites Napa American Canyon, River Terrace Inn, Napa River Inn, Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, and the Hilton Garden Inn. The course takes golfers through 150 acres of Chardonnay vineyards and features numerous lakes and creek crossings. Several areas of the property are designed as wildlife preserves and are dedicated to maintaining a natural habitat among the vineyards and fairways for several species of birds, rabbits, foxes, bobcats and more. For more information visit
http://www.chardonnaygolfclub.com
Vineyard Escapes with V. Sattui Winery and Vineyard Country Inn - V. Sattui Winery and Vineyard Country Inn presents an exclusive spring “Napa Valley Getaway” package. The package for two starts at $199 per night and includes an overnight stay in a luxurious one-bedroom fireplace suite at the Vineyard Country Inn, a St. Helena bed and breakfast inspired by the gentle beauty of the French countryside; a complimentary premium wine tasting and picnic lunch at V. Sattui Winery, a fourth-generation, family-owned winery that has a 125 year tradition of winemaking. The package is available now through May 30, 2010. For more details and reservations, contact Vineyard Country Inn at (707) 963-1000 or
http://www.vineyardcountryinn.com.
Save on Spring Sojourns to Solage Calistoga - Solage Calistoga is offering the ultimate spring escape for couples with the “Solage Experience” package starting at $1,190. The offer includes a two-night stay in a Vega Studio; complimentary room upgrade upon arrival (based on availability); dinner for two at the Michelin-star rated Solbar restaurant; daily breakfast; one couple's “Mudslide” spa treatment; access to the natural geothermal mineral pools at the Spa Solage throughout stay; $150 credit to be used towards additional treatments; a picnic lunch for couples to enjoy while exploring the surrounding wineries on the resort's complimentary cruiser bikes; and use of a cabana for the day. Guests traveling with pets will also receive waived pet fee. The package is available now through June 31, 2010. For more information visit
http://www.solagecalistoga.com.
Biking Through The Napa Valley - Spring and summer are ideal times to explore the Napa Valley's stunning landscape and there is no better way to take in the scenery than by bicycle. Getaway Adventures has a variety of bike tours that focus on wine, food, and fun and is now offering special savings on tours for families. Book any Getaway Adventures excursion with two paying adults, and children between 8-16 receive a 50 percent discount, while children under 8 are free. The offer is valid through December 31, 2010. Tour options include the “Napa Valley Sip 'N Cycle Tour” where one can learn about the history of The Napa Valley and the process of wine making, visit charming family-owned wineries, and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at a vineyard. There is also the new “Carneros Farm Fresh Bike Tour.” The family friendly tour provides a behind the scenes look into The Napa Valley's natural bounty and where local restaurants get their produce. Guests will visit farms, wineries, olive oil specialists, honey producers, local artists and enjoy a Napa Valley wine country lunch. Both tours are $149 per person. For more details visit
http://www.getawayadventures.com

For more information about travel to The Napa Valley and additional hotel packages and offers visit http://www.legendarynapavalley.com..

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America's legendary wine, food, and wellness destination, The Napa Valley is home to the founders of America's fine wine industry - legendary entrepreneurs who showed the world that the high art of winemaking had crossed continents. The very word Napa stands for 'Land of Plenty', the original meaning given to the region by its first inhabitants, the Wappo Indians. The Valley itself is one of the rarest and most precious agricultural preserves on earth - a place that moves in perfect synchrony with the seasons. Voted the #1 Wine Destination in North America in a recent 2009 TripAdvisor® Survey, The Napa Valley is Internationally recognized as one of only eight “Great Wine Capitals” and is prized for its natural beauty, phenomenal culinary scene, world-class accommodations, and one-of-a-kind spa experiences including the region's famed mud baths and natural geo-thermal springs. For more information about The Napa Valley visit
http://www.legendarynapavalley.com.

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